You can save time by typing abbreviations in text messages. If you have recently begun using your cellphone or computer to exchange text messages with people, you may have seen an unfamiliar string of letters sent by someone, and wondered what it means. When someone sends “SMH” to you in a text message, it could […]
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How to Change the IMEI Code on an iPhone
Use ZiPhone software to change your iPhone’s IMEI. An IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) code is a 15- or 17-digit code used to identify your mobile phone on the network. This code is very important for phone security as users whose phone has been stolen can call their carrier and have them disable the phone […]
What Is a Phone Screen Made Of?
Most phones without touch screens still use an LCD and a glass layer. Image Credit: Anil Bolukbas/iStock/Getty Images Whether your phone runs iOS, Android or Windows Phone, it most likely has a screen made out of three distinct parts: A liquid crystal display that generates colors, a set of wires that detects where you touch […]
How to Transfer an iPhone Backup From One Computer to Another
Image Credit: David Becker/Getty Images News/Getty Images Switching to a new computer often requires numerous backup discs, program installations and the use of data-transfer software to successfully move all of your data. With the iPhone, however, you need only to plug your device into the new computer and sync it to the new computer. You […]
How to Geotag Photos on Your iPhone
Use geotagging to remember exactly where that special vacation shot was taken. Image Credit: shalamov/iStock/Getty Images When you enable geotagging for the Camera app in iOS 7, your iPhone automatically adds location-based tags to the pictures you take. Unlike in iOS 6, iPhones running iOS 7 group similarly geotagged items together into location-based Moments and […]
How to Set Standby on your IPhone
Put your iPhone to sleep to extend its battery life. Image Credit: Prykhodov/iStock/Getty Images The iPhone’s Sleep/Wake button sets the device to standby. When you press it, your iPhone switches to sleep mode, which disables the screen while leaving all processes running. Setting an IPhone to Standby The Sleep/Wake button is located along the side […]
What Are the Functions of Mobile Phones?
Some phones are simple while others function as handheld computers. There are many styles and brands of mobile phones and other handheld devices available, from simple two-way voice-enabled phones to extravagant handheld computers that also can serve as a phone. Because of the variety in designs and functions in these devices, a comprehensive list of […]
How Do I Block a Number on My Nokia Phone?
Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/GettyImages The thought of Nokia’s now-retro keypad cellphone – affectionately dubbed “the brick” – may tickle your nostalgia bone, but the iconic phone manufacturer is still in the game. While Nokia’s phones have evolved from the nigh-indestructible brick to sleek smart devices, spam callers and clingy exes haven’t changed all that much. Block […]
How Can I Open “Octet-Stream”?
When attached to an email, save the octet-stream before opening it. Image Credit: kieferpix/iStock/Getty Images When you try to download an unknown type of file from the Web or in an email attachment, your computer may identify it as an “octet-stream” file. Octet-stream does not refer to a specific type of file — it could […]
What Is the Difference Between Cable & Direct TV?
One of the biggest decisions for TV fans is whether to choose cable or satellite as their television service provider. Since most areas only have one cable company, satellite TV, especially leading provider DirecTV, can be a welcome alternative. Both promise the best service and the lowest prices, but which one is the best for […]