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5 Best Phones to Use as Wireless Modems Video Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Cell phones can be used as modems because of powerful 3G and 4G connections. Watch this About.com video to learn more about some of the best phones to use as wireless modems.
5 Best Cheap Cell Phones Video Created: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Cell phone technology has come so far that you can get some pretty high quality phones these days for not that much money. Here's a guide to five of the best cheap cell phones on the market right n..
Cheapest Cell Phone Plans Video Created: Friday, December 23, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Cell phone plans have a lot of different facets to consider when you're trying to choose one. Not least among them is the price. Here's a guide to the cheapest cell phone plans out there.
Top 5 List: Phones With Lowest SAR Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Measuring the SAR of cell phones is a major concern for many people not convinced of the harmlessness of cell phone use. Here's a video with a list of some of the phones with the lowest SAR.
Tips to Lowering your Cell Phone Bill Video Created: Friday, July 16, 2010 Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012
With increasing functionality, as well as our reliance on them, cell phones are getting more and more expensive. Keep your bill in check with a few simple tips.
How to Update Your iPhone Software Video Created: Friday, October 21, 2011 Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012
Keep your iPhone updated by uploading the latest features available through Apple. Keeping your software and iPhone updated allows the iPhone to work more efficiently.
How to Create Android Custom Profiles Video Created: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Create Android custom profiles in order to easily switch your phone to silent mode, vibrate mode, outdoors mode or normal with just a few clicks. Here's an easy guide on how to create Android custo..
How to Maximize Android Battery Life Video Created: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Maximize Android battery life in order to get the most out of your new phone. Here are some tips on how to maximize Android battery life.
Readers' Choice Awards 2012: Vote for your Favorite Beatles Album Created: Sunday, February 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Readers' Choice Awards 2012: Vote for your Favorite Beatles Album Created: Sunday, February 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Top 5 List: Cheap Ringtone Sites Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Different types of ringtones appeal to different people, but everybody loves a cheap ringtone. Here's a video listing a few great sites for buying cheap ringtones.
Cell Phone Radiation Info Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Cell phone radiation is a major concern for a lot of people, as the safety of cell phones still hasn't been been definitively proven harmful or otherwise. Here's a video with some basic info on cel..
Tips for Maintaining Your Battery Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Everybody wishes their cell phone battery lasted a lot longer than it does. Luckily, most batteries can be made to last longer. Here's a video with some tips for maintaining your phone battery.
Top 5 List: Best Phone Batteries Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Having a quality battery is key to getting the most out of your smart phone. Here is a video listing some of the phones with the best batteries on the market.
Top 5 List: Best Phones for Storing Pictures and Music Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Storing pictures and music are just as important functions for phones at this point as being able to make calls. Here's a video with a list of some of the best phones for storing music and photos.
Top 5 List: Phones With USB Connections Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
USB connectivity in your phone is essential if you're planning on using it to store and play media. Here's a video listing a few of the best phones on the market featuring USB connectivity.
Top 5 List: Phones With USB Charging Video Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
USB charging is a pretty common feature on a phones these days; it's helpful to have an extra method of charging your phone. Here's a video listing a few of the best phones that feature USB chargin..
5 Best LG Phones Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
LG makes a lot of great phones with a lot of great features. In an attempt to narrow it down, here's a video list of five of LG's best phones.
5 Best Nokia Phones Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
Nokia is one of the bets known phone manufacturers out there, and it's because they make a lot of great phones. Here's a video list of just a few of Nokia's best phones.
5 Best Phones for Bluetooth Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
Bluetooth capability is a necessity for a lot of people when they purchase a phone. In an effort to help, here's a video with a list of a few of the best phones with Bluetooth capability.
5 Best Phones for Internet Access Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
Almost all phones these days have internet access, but some have better access than others. This video provides a list of a couple of the best phones that have internet access.
5 Best Samsung Phones Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
Samsung is responsible for loads of great phones, but a few are noticeably better than the rest. Here's a video listing a couple of the best Samsung phones out there.
5 Best Touchscreen Phones Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
Touchscreens are a really common feature on phones these days, but some work a lot better than others. Here's a video listing a few of the best touchscreen phones on the market.
5 Phones With Best Wi-Fi Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
It's really common these days for a phone to have Wi-Fi access, but some are still a lot better than others. Here's a video of 5 of the best cell phones with Wi-Fi access.
Top 5 List: Walkie-Talkie Phones Video Created: Friday, February 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012
Walkie-talkie phones are really helpful for some people, but it can be difficult knowing which are the best. Here's a video list of five of the best walkie-talkie phones.
Bluetooth - How to Pair a Smartphone With Your Car Using Bluetooth Video Created: Friday, January 13, 2012 Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012
Pairing your smartphone with your car via Bluetooth is a great way to use your phone hands-free while driving. Here are video instructions for pairing a smartphone with a car using Bluetooth.
Best Cheap Sites for Ringtones Video Created: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Using cheap sites for ringtones can be an inexpensive way to personalize your cell phone. Here are some of the best cheap sites for ringtones.
Family Plan - What's a Family Plan? Video Created: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A family plan is often the cheapest and most logical cell phone plan for a group of people getting phones all at once. Here's a video on how a family plan works.
Unlocked Phone - What's an Unlocked Phone? Video Created: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
An unlocked phone is a phone that is not yet programmed to any one carrier's signal, and it's a better idea for some people than buying a phone through a provider. For more details, here's a guide ..
Set Up iTunes for iPhone 4 - How to Set Up iTunes for iPhone 4 Video Created: Friday, January 06, 2012 Updated: Friday, January 06, 2012
Want to learn how to set up iTunes for iPhone 4? Here, see tips and tricks for setting up iTunes on the iPhone 4.
Phone Contracts - Pay as You Go vs. Contract Cell Phones Video Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Prepaid phones are the right choice for some people, while contract phones work better for others. Here's a side-by-side comparison of pay as you go and contract cell phones.
PDA - What Is a PDA? Video Created: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012
PDAs are a major part of modern communication technology and are necessary for a lot of people's day to day lives. Here's a profile of PDAs for the uninitiated.

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