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E-mail, IM and texting may be trendy, but mom wants to hear your voice every now and then. Read more about phones and communication here.

How To Conserve Your Cell Phone Battery

 
 
 
 
 
July 19, 2008
By Jeremy Elliott
Here are the 5 best ways to conserve your cell phone's battery life.

How To Buy a Cell Phone Online

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2008
By Elhusseiny Shahin
You can now buy anything on the Internet, including cell phones. This article shares important steps and other resources on how to buy a cell phone online.

How To Upload Cell Phone Videos to YouTube

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
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By David Caldarelli
YouTube users can now share videos taken from cell phones! It is quite simple to do. Just follow these steps.

How To Get Out of a Cell Phone Contract

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Have you ever signed up for a cell phone contract and then later figured out that it just wasn't going to work for you? It's a pretty common scenario which usually ends with the...

How To Clean a Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
February 20, 2008
By Elhusseiny Shahin
Have you ever thought about cleaning your cell phone before? Try my tips to get it shiny again.

How To Be a Good Amateur Radio Operator

 
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2008
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By Rik Whittaker
Amateur radio, despite the Internet and many and various mobile/cell phones, is still a fascinating hobby contacting friendly fellow 'hams' from across the globe. This means generating...

How To Make a Good Solder Joint

 
 
 
 
 
February 1, 2008
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By Rik Whittaker
In electronics, solder is not used to join things together mechanically; it provides a reliable electrical circuit between components. Learning this skill means you can ensure...

How To Use Radio Communication Procedures

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2008
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By Waheedullah Aleko
This article describes and discusses the procedures and standards used for radio communication world wide.

How To Trace Cell Phone Numbers, Free!

 
 
 
 
 
December 22, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Tracing cell phone numbers can be difficult. Unlike landlines, cell phone numbers are usually not listed in phone books and can't be accessed by dialing Information. Many companies...

How To Get Rid of Junk Faxes and Telemarketers

 
 
 
 
 
November 16, 2007
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By Kathy Steinemann
Most people abhor unsolicited faxes and telemarketers. This article will give you tips to cope with these invasions into your private life.

How To Back Up Phone Data

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2007
By Andy Yeo
Pain is losing your cell phone and not having any single back up of your Contacts, Calendar, etc. Imagine having to look for the contact numbers of all your friends again and keying...

How To Recover a Wet Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
October 15, 2007
By Andy Yeo
DON'T PRESS THE POWER ON BUTTON! REMOVE THE BATTERY! When your hands are wet, would you touch the mains socket and press the ON switch?

How To Buy PDA Accessories

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
If you are like me (and I hope you are not like me), you need every accessory for every electronic device you own. There are a bunch of practical and fun add-ons to pimp out your...

How To Buy and Install PDA Batteries

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
Most people who own PDAs only have them for a few years before they get themselves a new one. For those who want to hold onto theirs for a while longer or for those who seem to...

How To Buy a V7 Flasher

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
The Audiovox Flasher V7 was made for Virgin Mobile for their popular pay as you go phone service. Although the pay per minute phones have traditionally been lower quality phones,...

How To Buy a PDA Watch

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
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By Harry McCaul
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), for the most part, come in one size. They are a lot smaller than a computer but bigger than a cell phone. There is, however, a version of the...

How To Recycle Your Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2006
By Staff Writer
Whether you're just looking to be environmentally friendly, or you're hoping to raise a little money for yourself, your company or your charity, recycling your cell phone...

How To Download a Shakira Ringtone To Your Phone

 
 
 
 
 
September 15, 2006
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By Liz Smith
The first thing you need to decide when trying to download a Shakira ringtone is whether you truly want a ringtone, or you want a real version of the song. Ringtone has become...

How To Improve Your Cell Phone Reception

 
 
 
 
 
July 23, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
Poor cell phone reception is the #1 reason people will switch cell providers. Problem is, if you are in the beginning or middle of a contract, you can't simply--or should I...

How To Sell a Used Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
July 23, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
So you are totally excited about your new cell phone. It's got all the bells and whistles, the newest technology on the market. It makes your old cell look like a western...

How To Activate a Used Cell Phone

 
 
 
 
 
July 9, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
Cell phones are expensive. Sure the first one you get when you sign up for a plan with a cellular service provider is usually affordable but anything you get after that will cost...

How To Download Cell Phone Ringtones

 
 
 
 
 
May 23, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
You know you have been out and about and heard what sounds like the theme to The Godfather on someone's cell phone and wondered where you could get a ringtone like that. Truth...

How To Buy a Cell Phone Without Purchasing a Plan

 
 
 
 
 
May 20, 2006
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By Harry McCaul
So, you want to buy a cell phone without purchasing a plan to go with it. Maybe you're in the middle of a plan and you want a better phone, or perhaps you threw yours out the window...

How To Compare Prepaid Cell Phone Plans

 
 
 
 
 
April 13, 2006
By Simone P.
Prepaid cells phones can be wonderful for the person that doesn't want to be in a long-term contract. They are ideal if you don't use your cell phone much and there is...

How To Block Your Cell Phone Number

 
 
 
 
 
April 12, 2006
By Simone P.
There might be many reasons why you want to block your cell phone number from showing up on other people's caller IDs. Whatever the reason is, it's very simple to block your...
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