Friday, May 2, 2014

How to Send Texts Over the Internet to a Cell Phone


1. Go to a website like Textem, SendSMSNow or SMSeverywhere. (See “Resources” section below.) These websites allow free SMS Texts.
2. Enter the recipient’s phone number in the recipient phone number field.
3. Type the message that you want to send in the “Message” box. Some websites allow 150 characters, while others allow 155.
4. Click on “Send Message” or “Send.” Your text will then be sent to the cell phone number you entered.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

How to Get Free Cell Phones and Cellular Service with SafeLink Wireless


1. Go to the Website
Go to the SafeLink Wireless website to see if you qualify for a free cellphone and free cellphone service
2. Check your Qualifications
In order to qualify you must already participate in other State or Federal assistance program such as Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid, although if your household income is 135% below poverty you may also qualify.If you already receive Lifeline from another phone company you may not qualify. You also have to have a USPS address. You will have to provide proof of income as well.
3. Submit an Application
You can apply for the free cell phone and free cell phone service online. Look for the SafeLink Wireless website address in Resources below. You can also call the phone number to the company to get a free cellphone and free cellphone service. Their phone number and hours of operation are listed below.
4. For a free cell phone and cell phone service, go to:
SafeLink Wireless
1-800-977-3768
Monday through Saturday, 8a.m. to 10p.m. and Sunday 8a.m. to 7p.m, Eastern Standard Time.
5. Check your Status
After putting in an application for a free cell phone and free cellular phone service with SafeLink Wireless, and you have been approved, go to check status of your cellphone shipment.
6. Thats it! Just a few steps and you can have a free cellphone and free cellphone service.

How to Transfer Music to My Phone for Free


1. Plug the USB end of the data cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end---the end intended for cell phones---into the cell phone, making sure it is turned on.
2. Watch the laptop for any activity. The computer should signal that it recognizes the device. If working on a PC, an icon will appear on the bottom left-hand corner denoting the plugged-in cell phone. On a Mac, the icon will appear on the desktop.
3. Click on the icon to open up the cell phone's memory drive. Open the file folder called 'My Music' or 'Music.'
4. Find the music on your computer. Drag and drop the MP3 files from your computer to the music folder. You should be notified once the files are loaded onto the computer.

How to Reset Your Emerson Bluetooth


1. Turn off your Emerson Bluetooth headset. Press the answer button which is located on the front of the headset, and hold until the indicator light alternates between flashing red and blue. The indicator light is located next to the answer button.
2. Set your mobile phone to search for Bluetooth devices. Regardless of what type of mobile phone with Bluetooth capability that you have, there will be a Bluetooth option or icon on it that allows you to search for Bluetooth devices. The phone and headset must be near each other in order to pair them.
3. Select your headset for pairing when it appears on your mobile phone. Because it is an Emerson headset, it will begin with the letters 'EM' on your phone.
4. Enter '0000' when your mobile phone prompts you to give a pass code. All Emerson Bluetooth devices use 0000 as a pass code.
5. Make sure the indicator light is flashing blue steadily. This means that the pairing between your headset and mobile phone was successful.

How to Send Receive SMS on a PC


Using Gmail Chat
1. Go to the Gmail website (see 'Resources').
2. Register with Gmail by clicking the 'Create an Account' button.
3. Complete the registration form by providing your name, desired login name, password and other required details.
4. Sign in by using your username and password.
5. Click on the 'Settings' link after signing in, and go to the 'Labs' tab.
6. Look for the 'SMS in Chat gadget' and 'Text Messaging (SMS) in Chat' in the list. Enable both of them by selecting the 'Enable' button.
7. Scroll to the bottom of page and click the 'Save Changes' button.
8. Enter mobile phone number of the recipient in the text box under 'Send SMS' on the left pane and hit the 'Enter' key. Type in the contact name of the recipient, and select his country in the window that appears. Click the 'Save' button.
9. Type the text message in the chat window that appears and hit 'Enter' key to send the text message. You will see the recipient's reply in the same window.
Using TxtDrop
10. Go to the TxtDrop website (see 'Resources').
11. Fill the form you see on the homepage. Type in your email address, recipient's mobile phone number and the text message you wish to send. You have to provide your email address for receiving the replies the recipient will send.
12. Click the 'Send' button.
Using SendSMSNow
13. Go to the SendSMSNow website (see 'Resources').
14. Click on the 'Register' button in the left pane under 'New Members' heading. You need to register to start sending SMS.
15. Fill out the registration form by providing username, password, email address and other required details. You will receive the recipient's replies in your email.
16. Log in to the website by entering your username and password in the login form on the homepage. The login form is on the left pane under 'Members' heading.
17. Fill the send SMS form on the homepage. Select the recipient's country of residence and type in his mobile phone number. Provide your name to let the recipient know who has sent the SMS. Write the text message and click the 'Send SMS' button.

How to Convert Voice to Text on an iPhone


1. Access the App Store from your iPhone by clicking the blue 'App Store' icon on the first page of your home screen.
2. Locate the available dictation apps by clicking the 'Search' tab at the bottom of your screen and typing 'dictation' into the search bar. Your iPhone will provide you with a list of dictation apps, including free apps such as 'Dragon Dictation' and 'Vlingo,' as well as paid apps like 'Voxie Pro Recorder' and 'iPro Recorder.'
3. Click on each app to read its description, then decide which one suits you best.
4. Download your favorite dictation app by clicking the blue price box in the upper right corner of the app description page.
5. Exit the App Store by clicking the round 'home button' beneath your iPhone screen.
6. Open your new dictation app by tapping its icon. As the most recently downloaded app, it will be at the end of your apps list.
7. Tap the 'Record' button, usually designated by a red circle, to begin your dictation.
8. Begin speaking. Hold your iPhone a few inches away from your mouth and enunciate as clearly as possible.
9. Click the 'Done' or 'Finished' button when you want to stop. Your words will then appear as text on your screen.
10. Review your dictation and make sure that everything translated to text correctly. If some words need correcting, click on them and type the correct words in their place.

How to Create a Free Phone List


1. Use a search engine in your Internet browser to look up different websites that offer free phone list templates. Examples of such sites include fileguru.com, brothersoft.com, and lifehack.org.
2. Choose a template that you like and download it according to the instructions on the website.
3. Open the downloaded template and begin adding contacts to your free phone list. The template will allow you to create your list sorted by last name, first name, or even a particular group or category. Make any changes to the font that you'd like, including style or size.
4. Save the completed phone list to your computer. From here, you can print it out, update it at any time, or even create entirely new phone lists.