Haven’t posted anything in quite a while, so here is a quick video on how to install AOL on your computer. Video after the break.
Ok, in all seriousness, it is not necessary to use the AOL desktop software. If you still have an @aol.com email address, you can access your email by going to webmail.aol.com. In the past the AOL desktop software has been notorious for being heavy, cluttered, and at times conflicted with other software like PDF readers, and anti-virus software. Modern Internet browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer 9 are good, lightweight browsers that will provide a secure browsing experience without all the in-your-face clutter of the AOL desktop.