Monday, March 11, 2013

How to Stop Unwanted Phone Calls for Free


1. Verify that your number is on the National Do Not Call Registry by going to the website donotcall.gov and clicking on the 'verify a registration' link. You can also check a number by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you want to verify.
2. Place your number on the registry by following the phone prompts or the directions on the website. Those who register a number through the website will receive an email confirmation with a link. The link must be accessed within 72 hours to verify the numbers registration.
3. Report any continued telemarketing calls to the Federal Trade Commission. Follow the link to the FTC on the donotcall.gov website. Complaints can also be filed by phone at 1-888-382-1222. You will need to provide the phone number of the call, the name of the company and the date the call took place.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

How to Make a Phone Call From My Desktop Using XP


1. Navigate to the web page of a phone service client and download the required software.
2. Save the downloaded file to your desktop for safekeeping.
3. Double-click on the downloaded file and select the option to 'Install.'
4. Restart your computer.
5. Open the 'Start' menu, click on 'All Programs,' and open the phone client program.
6. Input the number to be called and press 'Call' to complete the call.

How to Send an SMS to Multiple People


1. Download an application for multiple text recipients. Programs like Dubbed iSMS give you the opportunity to send a text message to multiple people. Check into the program's compatibility for different phones, including the Android and iPhone families of smart phones.
2. Launch the phone's installer to install iSMS from the 'Network' section.
3. Organize your messages. With iSMS, you're backlogged messages will be organized and accessible through the application. Tap the 'Message' button on the screen to access the names.
4. Create a text message. Compose your message in your phone's message application. There's a separate area to click on for 'Recipients.'
5. Send to multiple recipients. Tap your phone icon to add a recipient. Tap the appropriate button to add a recipient from the contact list. The search function will appear. Tap the 'Search' button and enter a name or phone number. A list of items related to your search will appear, followed by the date of any message that was sent or received.

How to Connect a Bluetooth to an HTC Phone


1. Turn on your headset. Make sure the Bluetooth device is fully charged before attempting to pair. Press the power button on your Bluetooth device to turn it on.
2. Open the Bluetooth settings menu. On your Windows Mobile-based HTC phone, Bluetooth settings are found under the 'Start' menu. Open the 'Settings' folder, then the 'Connections' folder, followed by 'Bluetooth.' On an Android phone, Bluetooth settings are found under 'Wireless Controls.' This can be accessed by pressing the 'Menu' key and touching 'Settings.' Touch the Bluetooth logo to turn on the Bluetooth radio (HTC Mobile Phone Support: HTC Magic).
3. Add a new device. Highlight the 'Add a new device...' option and press the center or 'OK' button on your HTC phone. If the HTC device has a touch screen, click on the 'Add a new device...' text.
4. Complete the pairing process. Your HTC Windows Mobile phone will search for Bluetooth devices that are within range of communicating with the phone. When you see the name of your Bluetooth device appear on the screen, press 'Next.' If you are pairing a headset to the Windows Mobile device, no passcode number is needed to complete pairing. At this point, the pairing process is complete. However, if your device is not a headset, continue to Step 5.
5. Enter the Bluetooth device passcode. The passcode can be found in the device owner's manual. If you are connecting to a Bluetooth system in a car, the necessary passcode may be displayed on the radio screen or read aloud over the car radio. Once the passcode is entered, click 'Next.' If the passcode is accepted, press 'Done.' The pairing process between your HTC phone and a Bluetooth device is complete.

How to Make Free Phone Calls With Cell Phones


1. Download a software program that allows the you to make free calls on your phone. Skype.com and Fring.com offer free applications that are used by businesses and consumers worldwide. These applications use your Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device to transfer call data over the Internet. Don’t expect the voice quality of these calls to be excellent, though. They are, however, free and allow you connectivity throughout the world.
2. Register to receive a unique user ID at Skype.com or Fring.com. As the application loads on the phone, it displays a keypad to make calls. The system works for free as long as you make calls within its domain–that is, Skype to Skype or Fring to Fring. This works for calls to a basic telephone as well when the account is prepaid for non-Skype or non-Fring calls.
3. Access your Skype or Fring account through your phone to start using the service. The Skype and Fring services will ask for your user name and password when logging in.
4. Choose a number to dial and begin calling.

How to Send Free Themes by SMS to a BlackBerry


1. Go to a website like Zedge, Mobile9 or Own Skin.
2. Select your BlackBerry phone model from the list of handsets.
3. Browse through the available free themes on the website. You will find many pages so keep clicking 'Next' until you find the right theme.
4. Click the theme that you like.
5. Click 'Send to Phone.'
6. Enter your cell phone number in the respective field, and click 'Send.' The website will then send you an SMS.
7. Open the SMS on your Blackberry device. You will find a link inside the SMS, which will download the theme and save it in the 'Themes' folder of your device.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

How to Make a Free International SMS


1. Go to the website of a free SMS service provider, such as Peekamo.com, txtDrop.com or SendSMSNow.com.
2. Register with the website by following the prompts on the screen if required.
3. Enter the recipient's phone number and the message. Also, enter other required details, such as your email address, to get the SMS replies.
4. Click 'Send.'