iChat AV: STAY LIVE EVEN WHEN YOU VE QUIT

iChat AV: STAY LIVE EVEN WHEN YOU'VE QUIT

Just because you've quit iChat AV doesn't mean your buddies can't send you an instant message. Well, actually, that's exactly what it means, if you don't make one little change to iChat AV's preferences. Go under the iChat AV menu and choose Preferences, and under the General section, turn on the checkbox for Show Status in Menu Bar. That will add a tiny menu icon to your menu bar that looks like a "talk bubble." Click on it, and you'll see your status, and even your Buddy List (and their status) if you like.