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Messenger Tips & free stuff!

(Posted by Nasa) Have you used sharing folders yet? Do you know how to change your background? Have you played games with your friends .... or started a video conversation? For those who wanted basic tips on how to use Messenger, check out our new website with short tutorials, with pictures! Now that's cool. Speaking of cool ... 

A Day in the Life... of an SDET, Part 2

(Posted by Wendy the Mighty) Afternoon If you remember my last blog (click here to refresh your memory - and your browser), I was left eating a Caesar's Salad (plain, for those who are truly curious) and trying to get through some test cases.  Not succeeding, mind you, but trying. 1:00pm - This afternoon finds me at my desk, happily munching on my salad. 

Beyond Regular Expression - PERSONAL EXPRESSION!!!

(Posted by Jason) Hi Everyone! I'm Jason, a Program Manager on the Windows Live Messenger team.  I've been on the team for about 9 months... I can't tell you how excited I am to be working on Messenger!  I focus on the conversation window, personal expression, and other related features. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you can't find the right emoticon or wink to express your

RESULTS: What is your favorite messenger feature?

(Posted by Ali) Thank you to everyone who left a comment on my last post.  It was a blast to read through them all.  Our users are some of the most creative in the world.  And now without further ado,  here are the results (in no particular order): What is your one favorite Messenger Feature? IM Video Call Sharing Folders Voice clips Emoticons Games and Activities OIM - Offline IM Nudge

Having problems signing in?

(posted by Nicole)   You maybe having problems signing in right now We are working as fast as possible to get it fixed. You can check out the service status here.   I know how much it sucks when you can't sign into Messenger.    On behalf of the Messenger team -  we are really sorry.  ---- If you have a comment on this post please comment! For other questions/concerns/discussion topics/rants/ra

A Day in the Life... of an SDET, Part 1

(Posted by Wendy the Mighty) So, it seems that a number of people are terribly interested in what goes on in the deep, dark, depths of Microsoft.  Well, I gotta tell you.  You can ask every single person here at Microsoft that same question, and you would get a vastly different answer every time (grin).  So, I will give you my answer, or at least a reasonable facsimile of one, by relaying