How to Use a Computer As a Phone for Free

How to Use a Computer as a Phone for Free
1. Download and install Skype. Skype is a free VoIP program that allows you to call other Skype users from your computer for free. It is generally regarded as the industry standard, and the best free VoIP program currently available (see resources).
2. Sign up for a Skype name. Launch the Skype program and click on the small blue link at the bottom of the window that says 'Sign up for a Skype Name.' You will have to enter some personal information, such as your name and e-mail address. Submit the form and log-in to the Skype service.
3. Add friends to your contact list. Invite friends and family to join the Skype service and then add their Skype names to your contact list by typing it into the top box of the Skype Window under the 'Contacts' tab. After a contact has accepted you as a mutual friend, you will be able to call them using the Skype service.
4. Make a call. Simply highlight the Skype Name of the person you want to call and then press the green 'call' button at the bottom of the Skype window. Once the other party accepts the call, you will be able to hold a normal phone conversation. When you want to end the call, simply press the red 'end call' button to terminate the connection.

How to Get Free Credit on Your Mobile

1. Contact your wireless carrier and follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
2. Verify your wireless account and inform the representative that you are experiencing service interruptions on your mobile phone.
3. Ask the representative to provide you with a credit on your mobile account.
4. Wait for the representative to process the credit before you disconnect the call.

How to Send Alerts by SMS

SendSMSNow
1. Open a Web browser and navigate to the SendSMSNow.com website. Click the 'Register button on the left side of the page to create a new account. Enter all requested information including your email address, city, country, username and a password.
2. Log in to the SendSMSNow website. Enter your username and password that you just created and click 'Submit.'
3. Select your recipient's country of residence and type in her cellphone number. Enter your name, website name or company in the 'From' field to identify yourself as the sender of the SMS. Type the alert that you want to send and click 'Send SMS.'
Text'em
4. Open a Web browser and navigate to the Textem.net website.
5. Type in your recipient's cellphone number and carrier in the designated fields. Input the text shown in the security image.
6. Select 'I agree with the Terms of Use' and click 'Send Message.'
Text4Free
7. Open a Web browser and go to the Text4free.net website. Look for the 'Send Free SMS' link.
8. Type the recipient's cellphone number and carrier in the appropriate fields.
9. Type your SMS alert in the field provided and click the 'Send Message' button.

How to Transfer Music From a Computer to a Cell Phone Via Bluetooth

1. Go into the Bluetooth menu on your computer and set it to be 'Discoverable.'
2. Go into the Bluetooth menu on your phone and have your phone 'Discover new devices.'
3. Select 'Set up a new Device' from your computer's Bluetooth menu and wait for your computer to find your phone.
4. Enter the pairing code your computer provides into your mobile phone to connect the two devices.
5. Click on the icon that appears for your phone to see if there is a separate folder on the phone for audio files.
6. Drag and drop audio files that you want on your phone into the 'Music' folder on your phone, or if there is no music folder directly onto the phone icon. A status bar will appear for each file as it is being transferred.
7. Once your file transfer is complete, enjoy your new music on your phone.

How to Watch Free TV on a Mobile Phone

1. Select a mobile free TV provider (see Resources). Several websites--Yamgo or Freebe, for example--provide software that you can download or visit on your phone's browser. Select a provider by comparing the number of channels and full episodes versus short clips.
2. Go to the website of the selected software on your mobile phone. Type the web address in your phone's browser and select 'Go.' With some providers you may need to visit the site on your computer to send a link to your phone.
3. Select the link on your phone and begin browsing channels. Typically, you can select from your interests and specific programs.
4. Click the link for the selected channel to begin viewing shows.

How to Get Free T

1. Bring your laptop, PDA, smartphone or any Wi-Fi enabled device to any place that is labeled as a T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (see Resources).
2. Use your phone, laptop or Wi-Fi enabled device to navigate to the 'Settings' application. From here, click on 'Wi-Fi' and be sure that the 'Wi-Fi' option is set to the on position in your device. Once you close out of the 'Settings' application on your device, the Wi-Fi should kick in and you should have no problem at all surfing the Internet. If you're not sure if your laptop has a built-in Wi-Fi card, you need to find out.
3. Check your computer for any sticker that says 'Intel Centrino.' This would indicate that you have a built-in wireless card. Seeing an aerial pointed downward on the back of your laptop may also indicated you laptop is Wi-Fi enabled. Other laptops have a button on the outer edges or a keyboard key with a Wi-Fi icon, which looks like a dot with three curved lines on each side. You can also check your laptop's device manager by going to the 'Start' menu, clicking on 'My Computer,' selecting 'Manage' and clicking on 'Device Manager.' Click then on the 'Hardware' tab and look under the list labeled 'Network Adapters' for an adapter labeled '802.11' or 'wireless.' This will let you know if your laptop is Wi-Fi enabled. Adapters named '10/100' or'Ethernet' are not related to wireless compatibility.
4. Bring your laptop, phone or preferred Wi-Fi enabled device to any location that is advertised as a free T-Mobile Wi-Fi location. There are dozens of these locations in most cities and even in smaller towns throughout the United States. Bookstores such as Border's and Barnes and Noble are free hotpots, as are Hyatt Hotels and Red Roof Inns. Before you connect, though, be sure to double-check with the location to see if the Wi-Fi is free to use.

How to Send a Free Yahoo Text Message

Sign in to Yahoo Chat
1. Sign in to your Yahoo account at www.yahoo.com. If you don't have a Yahoo account, you can create one for free.
2. Click the Yahoo Mail link on the left side of your My Yahoo web page. This will take you to the Yahoo Mail home page.
3. Check whether you are signed into Yahoo Chat. Look at the top of the Yahoo Mail home page and find 'Hi, (your name).' A drop-down menu next to this greeting tells you whether you are signed into Yahoo Chat or are offline.
4. Sign into Yahoo Chat if you are offline. Click the drop-down menu, which is displaying a gray circle and the word 'Offline,' then click on any other status, such as 'Available' or 'Busy.'
Send a Text Message
5. Click the 'New' icon at the top of the toolbar on the left side of your Yahoo Mail home page.
6. Select 'Text Message (SMS)' from the drop-down menu that appears. A New Text Message tab will open.
7. Type the phone number of the person you want to message into the field that reads 'Enter a mobile number or contact.' Include the area code, or the message will not send.
8. Compose your text message by typing in the box at the bottom of the New Text Message Tab.
9. Click 'Send.'