But animated GIFs aren't dying. They're metastasizing: People festoon their Tumblrs with them, pass them around in email, and use them as Twitter avatars or signatures on discussion boards.

Access the GIF image that you want to use in your AOL signature. Right-click the image and click "Copy Image." Access the AOL website and click the "Mail" icon at the top of the screen.

We can’t settle iPhone vs. Android or “Star Wars” vs. “Star Trek” for you. But another geek debate was put to rest Tuesday. GIF is pronounced “Jif.” ...