How to Meet People Online for Free

Getting started
1. Set up an email account if you don't already have one. Free accounts are available through Yahoo, Google's Gmail, and MSN's Hotmail, among others.
2. Smile for the birdie: Have a digital picture of yourself saved on your computer. Once you get to know people, you may want to share your picture with them.
3. Install an instant messenger program. Yahoo and MSN are both good instant messenger services and they are free.
Meet people
4. Search for on-line groups that interest you. Use a search engine, such as Google, or search groups at Yahoo and MSN. Do you have an interest or a hobby? Find a group that focuses on that interest. If you join groups that discuss things that interest you, you will meet like-minded people. There are groups for pretty much any interest or hobby that you can think of.
5. Consider being in a forum. Forums can serve the same purpose as groups but are often more specialized.
6. Find an email pen-pal. If you'd rather talk to someone one on one rather than in a group, try looking for an email pen pal. Again using a search engine such as Google, search for on-line pen-pal groups. Yahoo has some pen-pal groups as well. Use terms such as 'email pals', 'pen pals' and 'epals' to search for these groups. In a pen-pal group, you can either post an ad telling about yourself and what you are looking for, and ask people to contact you, or you can browse through ads that other people have posted and respond to those that interest you.
7. Network: This is another good way to meet people with similar interests. Sites such as MySpace and Facebook allow you to add friends and interact with others online.

How to Recieve a free cellphone with free monthy minutes. (for the needy only!)

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Safelink wireless is a government funded program which provides people in need with a cell phone. There are already programs like this called life line to help people lower their monthly phone bill. If you qualify you will receive a basic cell phone from tracfone which is shipped free and then you will receive monthly minutes during the first 3 days of every month. It is not available in all states yet but many states offer it.
2. The amount of minutes you receive varies by state. In PA for example we get 48. You can buy extra minutes from any where that sells tracfone minutes. You will have service on this phone anywhere their is a tower nearby as tracfone feeds from other companies service. The phone is very basic, but nice.
3. To apply go to safelinkwireless.com and click apply. They will ask you some questions about what kind of assistance you receive and will take you Social to verify. Keep your application number and check the status in a 5-7 days to see if you qualified. Your phone comes in the mail from fed ex. If they cannot deliver to your home they will have the local post office deliver. I was very skeptical about this but I applied and have had my phone for 3 months now.

How to Get Out of a Cell Phone Contract With Telus

1. Contact Telus via telephone at least 30 days before you plan to disconnect or transfer your service. Make sure you have your account number before calling so there is no hassle while you're on the phone. You can call Telus toll-free in Canada by dialing (866) 558-2273
2. Write a letter to Telus letting the company know you want to terminate your contract.
3. Include your full name and account number so there is no problem pulling up your account.
4. List the reason and specific dates in the body of your letter, providing at least 30 days' notice between the receipt of your letter and the date you want your service to be terminated. Telus requires at least 30 days' notice before termination; otherwise, you may be required to pay a termination fee.
5. Mail your letter to the Telus office in your province. For example, if you live in Ontario, you would mail correspondence to:Telus Mobility Client Care
200 Consilium Place, Suite 1600
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada M1H 3J3
6. Consider using the online email form to contact Telus about terminating your contract. You may have better luck with direct contact through mail or by discussing your account over the phone.

How to Retrieve SMS Text Messages From a SIM Card

1. Purchase a SIM card reader like the one from BrickHouse Security. Both SIM Card Files Utility and Recovery Pro make their own SIM card readers as well, and with their models you can also restore deleted contact information. Along with deleted text messages, you'll also be able to view date and time of when they were sent. Some SIM card readers also allow you to see the last several phone calls that were made.
2. Remove the SIM card from your phone and put it into the card reader.
3. Plug the card reader into your computer. This will allow data to be transferred, including deleted text messages. Some SIM card readers can be plugged into the USB port on your computer.

How to Set Up a CNN News Alert

1. Visit the CNN website for information about the news alerts they offer. Consider the different options for news updates. On the front page of the site, you can choose to make the CNN site your home page, choosing between the local or international edition. You can also customize the home page to show the information you are looking for.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the front page of the CNN site and notice the options associated with news alerts on the left side of the page. They offer RSS feed, emails, CNN mobile alerts, CNN radio and breaking news alerts. Select the one you are most interested in.
3. Follow the free registration instructions when prompted. This will include country, first name (for personalization purposes), email address, password and zip code. You can then select to receive breaking news alerts and other member updates, if you desire.
4. Double check that you have received a confirmation email from CNN before assuming your news alerts have been set up. If there is a problem with your news alerts or you wish to cancel at any time, follow the instructions at the bottom of the email for assistance.

How to Send Songs to a Pocket Phone for Free

1. Connect the Pocket PC Phone to a computer using its USB cable.
2. Click 'My Computer' on the computer desktop to access Windows Explorer on the computer. The Pocket PC phone's removable disk drive will appear under the Local and Removable disk drives. (Minimize this window for now.)
3. Locate the folder where the songs are stored on the computer. Press CTRL on the keyboard, and click the title of each song you want to send to the Pocket PC phone.
4. Right-click one of the selected song titles. Click 'Copy.'
5. Maximize the folder where the Pocket PC phone's removable disk drive folder is located.
6. Click 'Explore' at the top of the Windows Explorer screen to view and configure Microsoft ActiveSync for the Pocket PC phone. The connection status should say 'Synchronized.'
7. Click 'My Pocket PC' when the Mobile Device box pops up for ActiveSync.
8. Right-click over the 'My Documents' icon, and click 'Paste' to send a duplicate of the songs to the Pocket PC phone through ActiveSync.

How to Send Birthday Greetings to a Phone

1. Navigate your browser to Birthdaydialer.com.
2. Click the 'Send a Phone Greeting' button at the top of the page.
3. Enter your name in the text box and click the 'Next' button.
4. Click the 'No Thanks' button to decline the offer for birthday tokens and send a free greeting. Do so once more on the next page.
5. Select your desired greeting song from the list provided. Click the button bearing the small white triangle beside each selection to hear a preview. Click the 'Next' button after you make your selection.
6. Click the 'Next' button to decline the paid features until you are able to enter your recipient's number. Input the area code in the first box and phone number in the second. Click the 'Next' button to continue.
7. Enter your email address if you would like a notification once the greeting is sent. Click the 'Send my birthday greeting' button when you are ready.