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For all the IM addicts out there, it’s possible to get more out of an IM. With the features already coded into your IM client, you could be just a few clicks away from IM’ing home to your hearts content.
All of these require a seccond IM account, but some of them use a certain protocol or Operating system feature. If you managed to tweak it so it can be run on a different setup, feel free to share.

Say you had a webcam set up on your home PC, and wanted to check back home when you’re on the road. Simply dial into Skype and You’ll be there. Link: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-use-skype-as-a-covert-snooper/

You’re at work (or school like me), and you come across a Torrent that you’d like to download. IT lockdown says no, but you know it’ll be done by the time you get back home. IM the Torrent back to your computer and have it automatically downloaded for you. Link: http://torrentfreak.com/a-simple-way-to-remotely-download-torrents-on-the-mac/

This one I’ve blogged about before. Currently OS X Leopard only, but I’m working to find a way around it. Free and simple VNC back home. http://allforces.com/2007/11/06/back-to-my-mac-through-ichat/

Favourite web apps blocked? Can’t do a ping? Use IMified, which adds a customisable interface to popular webservices, all in your client.

IM is NOT  just a timewaster. As I find more sources, I’ll update the list, or readers can comment and give their suggestions on cool IM control.