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Prepaid Phone Misconceptions
Until I started writing about prepaid phones on a daily basis, I was completely oblivious to the fact that they’re not only unpopular, but they’re also rather looked down upon. For some odd reason,...
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7 Best Android Widgets
One of the perks of Android phones is the immense amount of customization available. With a few clicks of a button, you can change the look and feel of all of your screens, apps, ringtones and more....
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Locked vs. Unlocked Cell Phones
Last month, the voluntary unlocking policies for all of the main carriers, and several of the smaller carriers went into effect. While not an official law, this agreement between the carriers and the...
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Special Character Smartphone Keyboard Shortcuts
Pretty much all of my passwords have numbers in them, and a great many of them also have special symbols. Typing it on a regular keyboard is just fine and dandy, but using a smartphone to access the...
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How to Rent an International Phone
Traveling abroad can be just as stressful as it is exhilarating, and the last stress that you should have to worry about is your cell phone. Being able to stay in touch with relatives and access...
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Phablets: Is Bigger Really Better?
Phablets, the awful nickname for phones that have screens larger than around five inches, are everywhere. The first real successful “phablet” device was probably the Galaxy Note which was released...
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How and Why to Check IMEI
The IMEI is often located on the battery, but that’s not the only way to check it. The IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identifier, is a fifteen digit number that is assigned to each phone...
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Tips for Choosing a Smartphone Case
Depending on what kind of phone you have, the options for cases can seem endless. Some of them are cute, some of them are professional, some have added features or ridiculous protection… but how do...
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Steps for Switching to a New Phone
Getting a new phone is an exciting time, but if you’re a prepaid customer then chances are you’ve been pretty much left to your own devices as far as switching over all your contacts and photos to the...
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4 Ways to Free Up Phone Memory
There’s nothing more frustrating than going to snap a photo or download an app only to find that your phone’s storage is full. If you don’t have an SD card, then your options are pretty limited, but...
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7 Arguments to Convert Friends to Prepaid
If you’re reading this, then you probably have already discovered the awesomeness that is prepaid phone plans. They’re cheaper, they’re more verstaile, they have WAY better customer service...
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How to Sync Email on Android Phones
One of the most common things that I get asked when someone is setting up a new phone is how to sync email accounts. Normally, this process isn’t super difficult, but there are multiple ways to sync...
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How To Locate A Lost Android Phone
You’ve done it again. You reach in your pocket to make a quick call, send a quick test, or check something on Google only to realize that your phone isn’t there. It’s lost, and only the cell phone...
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Saving Data Tips: Facebook Video Autoplay
Autoplay videos are the bane of my existence, and they take up a surprising amount of data as well. So unless you are one of the lucky few who have unlimited Facebook access through your carrier, then...
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How to Sync Email on iPhones
When I asked my iPhone-bearing coworkers what issues they have with their various devices and what the main thing that they’d love a tutorial on, the resounding answer was syncing email. I’m not sure...
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FAQ: Can You Charge Phones Overnight?
There is no shortage of myths floating about in regards to how to care for the batteries on your smartphone and other gadgets. From the myth of needing to let the batteries drain completely, to...
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FAQ: How to Take Screenshots
Taking a screenshot of your phone can be incredibly useful but surprisingly, most people don’t even realize that their devices have this capability and few manuals actually cover it. Luckily, that’s...
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Do You Need a Data Plan?
No matter where you look, it seems like every company is shouting that they have the best data plan available, and that you need more data, which of course only they can provide. But… do you? In fact,...
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How to Wipe or Reset Your Phone
Cell phones spend more time with us than just about any other technology and the amount of things that these brilliant pieces of technology can do is staggering. So, if you have had your phone for any...
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Tips for Emergency-Only Cell Phones
A lot of people don’t actually use their prepaid phone for day-to-day things, but instead are looking to have a phone only for emergencies. Maybe you have a secondary, older phone that is used only on...
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