Google Talk LogoI’ve been a huge fan of Google Talk for awhile now because most of the people I instant message are on it, and I tend to prefer Google services over the popular Microsoft and Yahoo competitors.  I also enjoy having the Google Talk gadget on my Google homepage, with tabbed functionality included.

If you use Firefox as your web browser, Digital Inspiration explains how to add Google Talk to your Firefox sidebar, making it even more convenient to use!   Simply right click on the following link and choose to bookmark it, then click the Properties box to add to your sidebar:

Google Talk in Your Firefox Sidebar

Now you can see your instant message client while having your favorite web browser open!