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April 28, 2009

What Do I Need to Know About Buying A Smartphone?

by David Hakala

A smartphone is a cell phone with many of a computer’s features. A smartphone can store and run applications such as a calendar, contact manager, games, Web browsers and email clients, even a stripped-down version of Microsoft Office if you have the Windows Mobile operating system. Here are some things you should know when shopping for a smartphone.
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April 17, 2009

How Can I Save Text Messages From My Cell Phone?

by David Hakala

Many of us use text messaging more than we use the voice features of our cell phones. Thank goodness for flat-rate all-you-can-text pricing plans. I calculated what one month’s bill for text messages would have been at the per-message rate: $1,683! My T-Mobile Dash smartphone contains 2,115 sent and received text messages right now, not counting deleted messages. I would like to keep some of those texts. But how?
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March 15, 2009

Synchronizing your PC and Cell Phone with Microsoft ActiveSync

by David Hakala

Compact, convenient smart phones are increasingly used in lieu of laptop computers for communication and personal information management when one is away from home or office. Consequently, it becomes necessary to ensure that up-to-date copies of your contacts, email, correspondence, and other frequently accessed information are on your phone as well as your desktop computer. You have to synchronize the two devices.
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March 10, 2009

How to Dry Out a Wet Cell Phone

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by Tina Gasperson

Water is just plain bad for electronic gadgets, but for some reason our cell phones seem to be almost magnetically attracted to the wet stuff. Maybe it’s because they’re small and fit into our pockets that they seem to get washed more than their fair share. Or maybe they end up swimming in the sink because they’re too small and won’t stay put. Whatever the reason, you’ll probably have the opportunity at least once in your life to perform a water rescue mission on your mobile phone. With lots of luck and a little skill, you can resuscitate your gadget.
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