While you're on the go, you may want to send a picture or some important file to someone. This technique only works if your buddy is also an iChat user; if the buddy is an AOL user, you'll have to send the file as an email attachment. To send a file to another iChat user in your Buddy List:
You can also send a file by dragging it into the text field while you're having a text chat. Just drop the file in the text field and hit Return. You can put text in the same field, too. To receive a file from an iChat user: On the recipient's computer (assuming it's an iChat user, not an AOL user), an alert appears warning of an incoming file, as shown on the next page.
Tip You can specify another location to save received files in the General pane of iChat preferences. Encrypt iChat MessagesFor secure communications, Mac OS x version 10.4.3 or later provides the option of encrypting iChat messages between .Mac members. Both parties who are engaged in the chat must have iChat encryption turned on. When you set up iChat for the first time, encryption was probably turned on. You can check to make sure. To enable (or disable) iChat encryption:
Tip If you're in a public place with a wireless connection, such as an Internet cafe, you should quit iChat when you're not using it to safeguard your privacy and security. |