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Questions tagged [messaging]

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How to stop Windows 8 from automatically signing into MSN?

In the Metro environment I have the Messaging app, and it automatically signs to MSN, which I do not want. How can I turn off this feature?
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How to disable broadcast messages on my linux session?

I get every 10 min many broadcast messages (maybe by other user). How can I disable those broadcast messages, in order to not see them on my screen?
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replacement for Net Send

Is there any replacement for Net Send, I believe it was called, we can implement for our 60+ computers at work? We would like the ability to : 1) send messages to all logged on users and 2) send messages to a single user Our environment: Windows…
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Why are Skype messages showing up out of order?

Recently, I saw a one-line Skype message dated 7:36 AM. I saw and responded to this message with one line at 9:39 AM. The other person wrote three lines back again in the early afternoon, which I did not see until significantly later, but which…
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How can I block messenger spam on Windows 8?

I'm using Windows 8 with the Metro Messaging app. I can't work out how to block messenger spam, there doesn't seem to be an option either within the app or within the online live account settings. I'm getting at least 4 a day from random people who…
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How to include a short digital message in a sound recording

I wish to superimpose a short digital message, less than a kB, at an above audible frequency, but still low enough to be transmitted over FM radio stations, and then detect and decode that signal. What software tools can I use to modulate the…
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Ubuntu Message to Windows 7 not working?

After alot of google searching, I see it is possible to send a message from a Ubuntu computer to Windows XP computer with the follow smbclient code. echo "hello world" | smbclient -M "WindowsHost" . Sends message and shows Windows Meesage…
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Sending/receiving SMS and USSD dialing on HP ProBook 4530s w/ SIM card

I have an HP ProBook 4530s that has an inbuilt sim card slot. I have been able to activate Cellular data usage meaning I can use my sim card data to access the internet. What I am unable to do is respond to text messages and do USSD requests. I have…
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Is there any way to send messages from the command line in Vista?

I was doing some tutorials on batch scripting when I came across a command prompt messenger tutorial that explained how to message someone directly from their computer. I followed the tutorial and then discovered that for some reason, Vista does…
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How to create a message-box in Windows 10 with the same style as shutdown message-box

I'm writing a .bat file and I want to create a message box with the style used when displaying shutdown messages, such as the screenshot below (obviously without saying "your'e about to signed out but with a different message): I've tried the msg *…
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Facebook connection to IRC client

It is possible to connect facebook messenger to pidgin irc client, but is there a method to connect it with hex chat client?
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How to disable Messaging on Windows 10?

Is there a way to stop Windows 10's Messaging from notifying? How can I Quit it? I would like to be able to switch it on and off according to my needs: is it possible? Thanks!
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Send message to all users connected to router warning about reboot

I was curious if there was a way to send a message to all the computers connected to the router, specifically the message "Rebooting router in X minutes. Save any online work." I have an ASUS RT-AC66U router if that matters.
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MSG command send hypertext link

So I can send messages from one Windows user to the other without a problem. But how about if I wanted I send message with a hypertext link, is this possible? Here's what I thought of but doesn't work. msg * (localhost) Go to link |…
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How to use Messages.app in OS X Lion forever

I received today an email from Apple stating Messages.app will not work anymore in OS X Lion by mid December. I do not want to update to Mountain Lion yet. Is it there some way to continue using Messages.app in OS X Lion?
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