Tips to Increase Internet Connection Speed

Has your Internet connection speed slowed down? Are you not getting the full speed your paying for? In a few easy steps, you can increase the speed of your Internet connection.

Instructions

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     Find out from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) what Internet connection speed you're paying for. Make sure the speed you pay for is the speed programmed in the ISP network.
   • 2
     Test your Internet connection speed. You can do this by navigating to a speed test websites, such as Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net/speedtest) or Speedtest.net. Record your results.
   • 3
     Compare the speeds from Step 1 and Step 2. If you're getting the speed that you're paying for, go no further. If not, go to the next step.
   • 4
     Disable Web brower add-ons that can slow down your Internet connection speed. Check to see if you have multiple Web browser add-ons operating with your browser. For example, if your browser is Internet Explorer, go to "Tools," select "Manage Add-ons," and look at what Add-ons are enabled. Disable the add-ons that you don't want to use.
   • 5
     Run anti-virus, adware, spyware, and malware scans. Viruses and other malware could negatively affect your Internet connection speed.
   • 6
     Run Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter from your "System Tools" menu.
   • 7
     Download TCP Optimizer software to optimize your computer's MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) values, RWIN (Receive Window) values and broadband related registry keys. SG TCP Optimizer (download.cnet.com/SG-TCP-Optimizer/3000-2155_4-10415840.html) is a free TCP Optimizer.
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     Retest your Internet connection speed by navigating to a speed test website, such as Speakeasy (Speakeasy.net/speedtest) or Speedtest.net. Record and compare these results with the previous results.

Tips & Warnings

Depending on what ISP you are using, your Internet connection speed can vary. For example, DSL speeds can be negatively affected by distance and the quality of your phone line. Cable speeds can be negatively affected by the quality of the coaxial cable and the number of users sharing the Internet connection with you. In FTTC (Fiber To The Curb) & FTTP (Fiber To The Premise) applications, the quality of the coax/CAT5 network between your computer and the ISP's fiber network, could affect connection speeds.

Make sure you understand how TCP Optimizer software interacts with your computer.

HTC Windows Phone 8X, Yellow 8GB (AT&T) Reivew

                            

Product Description

 HTC Windows Phone 8X offers LTE speed and the power of Windows® Phone 8 with a 4.3” HD 720p screen, uniquely slim design, Beats Audio™ technology, and bold colors. It helps you stay organized and connected with Microsoft Outlook Mobile, Office Mobile and support for Microsoft Lync (enterprise messaging). Outlook Mobile allows integration of multiple e-mail accounts into one Inbox. Office Mobile includes true Microsoft Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Seamless integration with Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint and cloud applications like Office 365 and SkyDrive allows the user to save and access documents from their smartphone, the Web and their PC.

High-Quality Camera

The world-class 8MP camera features a f/2.0 28mm lens plus smart LED flash which allows you to capture great photos, even in low-light conditions. It also record videos in 1080p HD quality. The 2.1 MP front camera offers an ultra-wide angle viewing field.

Smartphone Features and Applications

With Beats Audio integration, the 8X allows you to hear music the way the artist intended with unique audio tuning by Beats that delivers thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs.

Faster Network

With AT&T's 4G HSPA+ network, you'll enjoy mobile broadband speeds up to four times faster than AT&T's already fast mobile broadband network. You also get the AT&T Mobile Hotspot service built right into the smartphone--enabling you to connect additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the phone's mobile broadband signal (requires appropriate data plan).

Vital Statistics

The HTC Windows Phone 8X Lumia measures 5.21 x 2.61 x 0.39 inches and weighs 4.6 ounces.

The HTC Windows Phone 8X provides a simple, human feel combined with an innovative, unique unibody construction resulting in a phone with a perfectly sculpted, continuous form, without bumps or protrusions - and for the camera, the buttons are completely flush with the body, adding to the iconic design aesthetic. Your world delivered live. These days information is constant and updates are non-stop. Live Tiles let you arrange your Start screen just how you want it and make it easy to see everything that's going on with the people and passions in your life in real-time. You can make a Live Tile for anyone and almost anything, and pin it right to your Start screen. Pin a person or an app and you instantly know what their latest updates, deals, changes just by looking at your phone. Resize, rearrange and recolor for easy access to what matters most to you. World-class camera. Get more people in the shot, including you, with the new ultra-wide-angle front and back cameras. HTC Windows Phone 8X takes sharp, crisp photos-even low-light conditions. Perfect-fit design. This is the most comfortable phone you'll every hold. Its seamless form feels great in your hand and on your ear. The ultra-unique matte finish comes in a variety of distinctive colors. Exclusive built in amplifier for Beats AudioTM. Enjoy high-def, uncompromised sound for all you do. Boost sound with less distortion than other phones for the ultimate entertainment experience.

HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone Review

Product DescriptionEngineered with exclusive Beats Audio technology and powered by the Android 2.3 operating system, the HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone for Verizon Wireless delivers a powerful entertainment experience with unparalleled audio and multimedia capabilities. You'll experience true high-definition visuals thanks to the 4.3–inch screen HD 720p resolution--enabling you to watch movies and videos without cropping or distortion.


The HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone with 4.3-inch HD multi-touch display and exclusive Beats Audio technology.
With Beats Audio integration, the Rezound allows you to hear music the way the artist intended with unique audio tuning by Beats that delivers thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs. The Rezound also includes new lightweight Beats headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats' audio profile on the device. Hands-free calling is easy with the built-in microphone and the on-cable remote lets you pause, advance, or rewind while answering a call mid-track.

Equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, the HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone offers a speedy mobile experience even for the most demanding media enthusiast. It's also outfitted with a front–facing 2-megapixel camera and rear–facing 8-megapixel camera--the latter of which includes a dual–LED flash and a 28mm lens for panoramic landscape shots. The rear camera can also capture video in Full HD 1080p resolution.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

Other features include Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, access to the Verizon Wireless Mobile Hotspot capability (allowing you to share your 4G LTE connection with multiple devices), Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 16 GB of memory plus a pre-loaded 16 GB microSD card, and full HTML browser with support for Adobe Flash, and up to 6.75 hours of talk time.

HTC Sense ExperienceBoasting the latest HTC Sense experience, the Rezound features a customizable active lockscreen that transforms the lockscreen into a real-time window to the most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather, or stock updates that are viewed by simply waking up the display.

The Personalize button gives you access to all the stuff that makes the HTC Sense device truly yours--widgets, apps, Sound sets, and more. New options include skins, Sound sets, and live lock screen personalization.

See all your e-mail accounts in one place--no more switching between accounts. Just tap the bar that shows the current email account, and then tap All accounts. Your e-mail messages are color-coded so you can easily distinguish which e-mail accounts they belong to. You can also choose to view accounts individually.

With the People widget, you always know what your friends are up to. The widget lets you choose a group of contacts, and then you can see what that group is up to right on your home screen. The widget not only shows you each friend’s photo but also their latest social network status and any missed calls or SMS messages from them.
You can also access visual voicemail through Phone or Messages. Use the slider bar to go back and forth in a message .

On-the-Go EntertainmentThe HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone features HTC Watch--an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest, premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. You can either rent or buy videos, and if purchased, you can watch them on up to five different HTC devices.

How to Use Google Phone Information 411

If you need information about businesses or attractions in any city it is just a phone call away through Google phone information line.
Instructions
1

Call 1-800-GOOG-411 or 1-800-466-4411

You can call from virtually any phone including land lines, cell phones, or VoIp phones. Currently the service will not work from a pay phone.

2
The google automated voice will ask "What business name or category?" and "What city and state?"

Say the business name or say the business type. For example you can say Pizza Hut or Restaurant: Albany, New York.

3
At any time you can say "go back" to go back one step. You can say "start over" to start a new search. You can also search by zip code. You can say or enter the zip code with the keypad.

4
You will then be given the results of the search. If you used a business category or if there is more than one listing of the requested business you will be provided a list of the top 8 listings. You will be told the business name and the address.

5
The message will keep cycling through the listing until you do something. At this point you can press the number of the listing you want (1-8) and you will be directly connect for free. You can say "help" to get help or "details" to be provided with more information.

Tips & Warnings
If you have a cell phone and can receive text messages, you can say "text message" to receive a text listing.

If you have a cell phone you can say "map it" and receive a map link on your phone.

If you want to block your caller ID with most cell phones you can press

67 before you dial the number

This service is only available in the USA and Canada

2012 LG Xpression Phone (AT&T) Review

Product Description

Quick and Convenient

Slim, stylish and well connected! Browse the Mobile Web on the large 3-inch WQVGA display, or message your friends with a full QWERTY keyboard. If you write a bunch of text messages each day, this LG phone will make life easy with the one-touch LG Instant Note feature. Instant Note is one of the big highlights for this device because users can quickly compose messages and share with friends on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

Words are nice, but sometimes words can never capture the full story. With the LG Xpression you won’t have to worry since there is a 2 megapixel camera and camcorder to ensure you don’t miss a perfect picture opportunity. The Xpression also supports the full line of 3G media, location, and downloadable music services. Device features include the following:

3.0 inch display: The large 3.0 inch touchscreen responds accurately to your finger tapping and allows you to access info quickly. Share media: Add pictures, video clips, or voice messages to your texts to let your family and friends really see and hear what you have been up to lately (AT&T Wireless service required. Additional charges may apply). Display shortcuts: The slide-out QWERTY keyboard has dedicated keys to some of your favorite shortcuts like text, email, and the world wide web. Efficient messaging: Quickly compose notes, text messages, and updates for Facebook and Twitter using Instant Note. Music player: With the Music Player, you can play a variety of digital formats, and organize your tunes by artist, album, all songs genre, playlist, and favorites. 2.0 Megapixel camera: Capture your friends in their funniest moments with the 2 MP camera and camcorder. Download apps: Go ahead and add some fun. Browse and download apps, games, ringtones, videos, wallpapers, and more. Multiple language capability: English, Spanish, French, and Korean AT&T Services The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additional AT&T services available for this device include: AT&T Address Book, AT&T Music, AT&T Maps, AT&T Code Scanner, myAT&T, and AT&T Radio. Vital Statistics The Xpression weighs 4.59 ounces and measures 4.24 (H) x 2.13 (W) x 0.66(D) inches. The 1,000 mAh battery allows up to 3.3 hours of talk time (certain features may use more power and cause actual time to vary) and up to 10 days in standby mode. The phone runs on AT&T’s 3G network and can operate on the following frequencies: UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900,GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Class 10. Customer Review The LG Xpression is about halfway between a smartphone and a dumbphone, and is made for people who want to send text messages but not to use a data plan. It runs a few apps and looks android-ish (but is not android), has a sliding keyboard, a touchscreen, and is pretty good. I got this for my daughter, who is a serious texter but doesn't need a data plan, and so far she seems pretty happy. (Update: After several weeks, my daughter asked me to drop this to three stars because of some design flaws -- see below). What I like: - For the price (currently free with plan), it's pretty good. It plays music, takes pictures, sends SMS and MMS messages, and can run a few apps. - Texting is pretty good. It has a slider keyboard, and arranges text exchanges into conversations by sender. - Connecting to a computer is well designed. When you connect to a PC through the micro-USB charging port, you get options to mount the phone as an external storage device (requires memory card), to sync music, or to use the PC for an internet connection. I haven't finished testing that last option, but really appreciate it --assuming it works, it means that we can get to the AT&T app store without buying a data plan. - For a free phone, the operating system isn't bad. You can customize the home screen with "widgets" like android, so you have little windows on the home screen from different apps. - It does have a basic web browser and some social media apps for things like facebook, and is eligible for AT&T's discount data plan, so if you want to buy data, it's functional. (At that point, though, I might look at the basic android phones -- their data plan is a little more expensive, but they're a lot more functional).

Cell Phones for Every Kind of User

The number of mobile phones available, and their capabilities, continues to grow. With so many options to choose from, you might find yourself wondering whatcell phone will best fit you. Probably the best way to decide on cell phones is to determine what kind of aphone user you are and what types of features you like to use or might use in the future. Here is a guide to choosing a cell phone according to your user type.

Cell Phones by User:

1. PDA users: Users of PDA cell phones tend to use their phones to organize appointments, contacts and even do work away from the office. These cell phones typically include advanced Internet access and messaging options as well. If you're interested in transferring your day planner into electronic form, PDA cell phones may be for you.
2. Text and messaging users: Most cell phones can send and receive texts and instant messages, but users who are serious about messaging may want a full QWERTY keyboard to make typing easier.Messaging phones tend to have other advanced controls for organizing and sending text, picture and video messages.
3. Voice only users: Some users don't want all the bells and whistles. They just want a convenient, compact cell phone with good sound quality and long battery life. You can save lots of money every month by not having extras, such as texting or data plans. But make sure your cell phone is text capable. You never know when you might catch the bug!
4. Music and video phone users: Music phones usually include a lot of memory to hold several hours of music and video. If you like to listen to music with your phone, find one with an easy user-interface and long battery life. Some decent headphones will complete your portable listening experience.
5. Smartphone users: Available features vary between smartphones, but these phones basically act like portable computers. You can download programs, games, music and more to your cell phone over your wireless network and even connect to Wi-Fi hotspots. A large touch screen gives you great control to move between programs as well. Your smartphone may require a data plan to download apps and access the Web, though.

AT&T EL52200 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, Silver/Black, 2 Handsets

Product Description

DECT 6.0 Digital Dual Handset Cordless Answering System with Caller ID

Modern and fully featured, the AT&T EL52200 comes with two handsets, handset speakerphones and a digital answering system. DECT 6.0 Digital technology delivers unsurpassed range, sound quality and security, while ensuring wireless networks and electronic devices don't interfere with conversations. In fact, Wyle Labs, an independent laboratory, has confirmed that AT&T DECT products perform up to 45% better in range competitions against similarly equipped phones from the leading competition.

Caller ID/call waiting features ensure you don't miss those most important calls, while intercom, call-transfer and conference capabilities streamline in-home communication and eliminate disruptive shouting through the home. Lighted keypads and large, lighted displays on the handsets make viewing and dialing easy. With up to 14 minutes of recording time, the digital answering system answers calls when you can't. Retrieve your messages from the base, handset or remotely.

Product Features

• DECT 6.0 Digital Technology
• Built in Digital Answering System
• I has 2 Handsets, Single Line. Cordless

Customer Reviews

Needed a phone to replace our old GE. Does what it is supposed to do. The speaker phone works great and since my husband isn't the best when it comes to hearing, he hasn't complained yet when it rings.Easy to read.Has a lot of features. The answering machine is very clear and easy to understand. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for someone who isn't into all the high tech.

I received this phone about 4 days ago and set them up yesterday...they are very nice for the price of 36.97 and they are replacing a phone that refused to hold a charge...didn't need the second phone but put it in the bedroom just for easy answering of all callers. The ring I chose is easy on the ears and both phones are easy to shut off...I am completely satisfied with the style and ease of use. Some reviews stated that the speaker was not clear I have not noted that...for heaven sake it is a phone not a stereo system that all the notes need to be true on....people need to rate the important things with the products and consider what your expectations are and what the products abilities are. I would buy this product again and suggest it to others!

How to Find Your Bluetooth Passkey

Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to wirelessly connect two devices. To pair two Bluetooth-compatible devices, you must have the pairing code, or passkey, for each device. Finding the passkey for your device takes only a few seconds.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Check your device for a sticker with the passkey printed on it. Typically headsets and car stereos have the passkey printed on a small sticker attached at the rear of the device.
   • 2
     Look in your device's instruction book to see if the passkey is written inside. Each device has a unique passkey, so the passkey typically is printed on a sticker or inserted into the instruction book.
   • 3
     Check the Bluetooth menu for your device. Cell phones and computers often have their passkeys within the Bluetooth menu. Look for the "Pairing Code" or "Passkey" option. Some laptop computers generate a random code each time you need it, so you may have an option for this task.
   • 4
     Check online forums for your particular device to see whether someone has posted the passkey. A search for your device and the words "pairing code" might bring up information regarding the code or where you might find it.
   • 5
     Call customer service for your device if you can't find the passkey. Customer service should be able to either tell you the passkey for your device or give you detailed instructions on how to find it.

Make Someone Feel Better Via Text Message (2)

Making Your Crush Feel Better

1   Don't exploit the opportunity. You can use this time to show someone you care about his or her feelings, and you genuinely want what's best. However, don't take it as an opportunity to ask someone out at a vulnerable moment when his or her judgment might be compromised. Try to act with the best intentions and seek to comfort this person above all else.

2    Be as supportive as you would be for a good friend. Listen carefully, take his or her side, and don't say things like "I told you so" or "Well, it's kind of your own fault." Keep the golden rule in mind - how would you want someone to treat you in this situation?

3Lift the mood with a subtle compliment. A nice compliment will make most people smile at least a little bit. Consider these tips:

   Time it right. Don't awkwardly jam a compliment into the conversation when your crush is in the middle of explaining why he or she is upset. Instead, wait until the issue has died down a bit, or your crush seems tired of discussing it. This is the right moment to turn the conversation around and try to make it uplifting.

    Don't be too obvious or crude. Now is probably not the time to focus a compliment on how great your crush's body is, or how much you want to date him or her. Instead, compliment something you admire about your crush's personality or skills. You'll be communicating that you care about the person, not just the physical traits. Something like "I really admire how you've handled this situation. You're an incredibly strong person" or "I can't understand how anyone would turn down someone as kind and beautiful as you" would be appropriate.

    Plan to end the exchange shortly after the compliment. You don't want the conversation to stall or go downhill after your compliment, or the effect won't be as meaningful. Know when to bow out. After he or she responds to the compliment, start exiting.

4   Offer to continue providing support. Before you end the conversation, saying something like "Text me again if you still need to talk" or "Can I check up on you tomorrow?" sets you up to continue the interaction later. It also shows him or her that you're willing to follow-up and make sure the situation is resolved.

5   End with a cute send-off (optional). Instead of just saying "bye" at the end of the conversation, you can say something a little cuter. Try "I hope your dreams are sweeter than your day was!" or "Have an awesome afternoon. I can't wait to talk to you again later," or something along those lines, for a more creative sign-off that might make the other person smile a bit.

Make Someone Feel Better Via Text Message (1)

You may have noticed that cheering up your friend is a slightly harder task when you're not there to give your friend a hug or a pat on the back. However, there are still ways you can show that you care when you're not having a face-to-face conversation. Here's how to do it for a close friend, as well as someone you're interested in dating.

Steps

Making a Friend Feel Better

1  Ask the other person what's wrong, just as you would in person. When a friend goes to the effort to clarify that something is wrong in their text message, it usually means they want to talk. As such, showing concern lets your friend know that you care and that you're willing to engage in a morale boosting text session. That's always a start to cheering someone up.

2   Let your friend explain the dilemma, and be a good listener. Even with phone screens separating you, there are still ways to show that you're genuinely "listening" and receptive. While your friend tells the story, you can text little comments like, 'That's awful', or, 'I'm so sorry about that'. However, overdoing it can have the exact opposite effect, so make sure your words sound (and truly are) genuine. Space them out so that you're not crowding the text conversation.

3   Say the things that you know will be most comforting. All friends have slightly different reactions to words of commiseration or support, so make sure to phrase your responses with the particular person's known reactions in mind. Definitely avoid saying anything that smacks of "I warned you" or "I told you so".

Remember that miscommunication is especially easy when you can't hear the person's tone of voice.

Avoid trash talking another person if they are the reason your friend is upset, especially if the third party is another mutual friend. Fights can be resolved, but you can never take back words you say in the heat of the moment.

4   Let them know you wish you could be there in person to cheer them up, especially if your friend is someone you are interested in. Say things like "I wish I could be there to give you a hug" or simply, "I wish I could be with you right now."

5   Give your friend some suggested advice about the problem. Friends help each other out, and so, your willingness to aid will show your friend that you do care and want to help try and make things better. The great thing about text is that any advice given needs to be short and to-the-point, usually the best kind of advice!

Sometimes no advice is best. Sometimes just agreeing to listen and being there for your friend is the best answer. Don't give advice if it's not wanted or if you don't have all the facts before you.

6   Try to help your friend to look on the bright side. Taking a friend's mind off the negatives is helpful to making him or her feel better. You might like to do this with a short and obviously funny joke, a quick anecdote about something amusing, or even a funny photo or video you have to share. You might even make your own funny face, photograph it, and send that to cheer up your friend!

7    Use emoticons. Many phones come with emoticon menus that let you pick the one that is most appropriate for the moment. Generally, the standard emoticons are 'happy', 'very happy', 'angry', 'sad', 'excited', 'laughing', etc. If your phone doesn't have emoticons, you can use smilies. The standard smile is ':)', but, like emoticons, smilies cover a broad range of emotions. Using them in text messages is cute, fun, and helps to better convey your feelings, which can sometimes be difficult in a texting medium.

8    Use symbols like '<3'. This particular symbol depicts a sideways heart and all heart symbols are cute, clever, and very useful in showing your affection and support. Another good one is 'XOXO'. And don't forget the value of simply saying "hugs". That can convey more than many other words could ever do.

9    Know when to end the texting. If your friend seems incredibly upset, end the texting. Either arrange to catch up face-to-face with your friend as soon as possible or suggest that you talk on the phone or Skype rather than text. Alternatively, you may sense that your friend is getting distracted and wants some time out from thinking about their problems, and this could be a good time to stop texting. And if all you get back from your friend are lots of smiles and hugs, you've done your job of cheering them up and you can tell them you'll catch them later.

to be continued...

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

Product Description

The DROID RAZR MAXX HD by Motorola offers all the capabilities and features you’ve come to expect from the DROID RAZR plus maximum battery power. It boasts 4G LTE connectivity and the Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradeable to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Unique Design

This sleek smartphone is less than half an inch thick. With Corning Gorilla glass, DuPont KEVLAR fiber, and water-repellent nanocoating, the RAZR MAXX HD looks and feels elegant, yet durable.

Use the vivid 4.7-inch touchscreen display to blaze the web with Chrome, watch videos, and snap high-resolution images. The RAZR MAXX HD features a 1.3 MP front-facing camera with 720p HD video, as well as an 8 MP rear-facing camera with LED flash, panoramic mode, 1080p HD video, and HDR high dynamic range. You can also customize your RAZR MAXX HD with different colors and accessories.

Connect with Speed

The RAZR MAXX HD's dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and integrated Google services and apps make it stunningly fast and user-friendly. Upload your photos and videos fast with USB connectivity, Over-the-Air Sync, Wi-Fi, or Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Other features include low-energy Bluetooth connectivity for media sharing and hands-free chatting, and 1 GB RAM so you can multitask with ease.

Battery Life You Will Love

The RAZR MAXX HD features up to 32 hours of high-performance battery life to keep up with all your multimedia usage, all on a single charge. That’s enough battery power to get you through a full Hollywood trilogy with 13 hours of straight video playback, rock out to 27 hours of your favorite streaming music, or spend the entire eight-hour workday browsing the Internet with 4G LTE speeds.

Plus, the RAZR MAXX HD charges up in as little as four hours, so you can stop searching for an outlet and start having more fun.

Additional Features

GPS Navigation: Enjoy up to eight hours of voice-guided GPS Navigation with Google Maps.

Global Reach: The RAZR MAXX HD comes Global Ready. Call and text from more than 205 countries around the world. Plus, get access to e-mail and the web.

Tutorials: The RAZR MAXX HD comes pre-loaded with interactive, swipe-by-swipe tutorials for tons of features and easy access to a most commonly used quick settings page, as part of Motorola’s exclusive Help app.

SMARTACTIONS: The RAZR MAXX HD already has a long-life battery — and when you set up the SMARTACTIONS battery-saving rules, your phone settings will automatically adjust to squeeze even more from every charge. Set up the SMARTACTIONS driving rule, and when you’re behind the wheel, you see only what you need — like access to turn-by-turn directions and your favorite music. Always kill the ringer at work? Or tweak your Bluetooth settings at home to save battery? The SMARTACTIONS app can help, extending battery life and exterminating mundane tasks to save you precious time.

Mobile Hotspot: The RAZR MAXX HD doubles as a 4G mobile hotspot, letting you share its 4G LTE connection with up to eight wireless devices.

Circles Widget: Stay in the loop with a single glance. The Circles Widget keeps handy information like remaining battery, weather forecast, and time right on your home screen. And, if you receive a text, miss a call, or get a voicemail message, the Circles Widget will notify you.

Android Beam: Transfer web pages, maps, and other files between Android devices quickly and easily using the Android Beam. Simply tap the backs of two devices together then touch the screen to transfer. Beam is powered by NFC technology.

How to Become a Home Call Center Agent

Call center work is highly valued in many of today’s major service industries. In financial centers, call center workers help customers handle their financial products and deal with questions about banking policy. In medical groups, they help process insurance claims and inform patients on the status of a claim. Retail call center agents may field calls about a product, handle complaints, or talk to customers about payment.

There is generally no formal education required to become a home call center agent, as most of the skills a call center workers uses are things that he or she learns on the job. An independent contractor working as a call center agent combines these skills with some business knowledge to develop a client base that will provide them with ongoing work.

Steps

1

Set up reliable telecommunication services. As an independent contractor, you will need telephone and Internet service to communicate with potential clients about assignments, conduct telephone interviews and, assuming you build a client base, communicate with your clients’ customers.

Sign up with a telecommunications provider that offers both land line long distance and high speed Internet for package rates that could save you some money.

Make sure your work space is free of distractions. A quiet, professional work space is essential to become a home call center agent.

2

Look for call center work on job search engines. Be sure to focus on looking for contracts that include the word “telecommuting,” “work from home” and “freelance.”

3

Review any contract that a potential client offers you to be sure it spells out all the terms of work, including task description, rate of pay, invoicing procedures, and payment timetable.

4

Complete the necessary paperwork. Paperwork requirements vary from country to country, but, for instance, in the United States, independent contractors must supply clients to whom they contract a completed IRS W-9 Tax ID form. At the end of the tax year, U.S. independent contractors receive an IRS 1099-MISC form that documents the income earned for tax reporting purposes.

5

Manage your client base. Once you’ve developed a client base, pay careful attention to record keeping and time management. Use productivity software and other tools to securely maintain client records, keep track of billable hours or units, fulfill your contractual obligations to your clients, and invoice and track accounts receivables.

How to Use My Call Blocking With Sage Telecom

Using Sage Telecom's call blocking feature, you can block specific numbers to keep annoying callers and telemarketers away. Sage Communications, created in 1998, offers residential and business telephone service in 12 states. You can enable call blocking on your phone by spending two or three minutes programming your service.
Instructions

1

Call Sage Telecom's customer service department at 1-888-449-4940 and ask a customer service representative whether you have the call blocking feature included on your phone plan. If you do not, tell the representative that you want to add call blocking to your phone service; a monthly fee is added to your next phone bill.

2

To block the last incoming phone number from ringing through to your phone, pick up your receiver and hit "#." Wait for three tones to play, then dial "01#" and hang up. Anyone using that blocked phone line to dial your Sage Telecom number will hear a message notifying him that calls from his number are not permitted at this time.

3

Alternatively, pick up your receiver, dial "*60" and listen for the prompts. Press "2" to create a blocked number list, then enter a phone number--including the area code--that you want to block. Press "#" and listen for the prompt to enter the next number that you want to block. Continue this process until you have blocked all the desired numbers, up to a maximum of 10. Listen carefully to the prompts; Sage Telecom's phone blocking method varies from state to state.

Useful introduction of Mobile Broadband

 

Mobile Broadband - Details 

It's your business and it doesn't stop. So stay switched on without having to go back to the office (or home) to keep up to date.

What can it do?
Out of the office, waiting between meetings and want to use your time productively? Check your emails, surf the internet, sort out your accounts, or even update your website. You don’t need to be near a phone line, or a wireless hotspot, just have our mobile coverage. Simply plug in a Mobile Broadband device to your laptop and your office can come to you with Telecom Mobile Broadband.

You can also connect to the Internet and your email on your mobile.

You'll need a T-Stick
Easily access the Internet and important business information while you’re on the move. There are just a few things you’ll need and it’s easy. First, you need a T-Stick that simply plugs into your laptop. 

Need the fastest Mobile Broadband for your business?
Say goodbye to slow mobile Internet connections – XT has been turbo charged with a technology called HSPA+. This means that with a Turbo T-Stick on XT, you’ll experience mobile broadband speeds that are faster than ever before. On average you’ll experience download speeds of 4Mbps. With it you’ll react to your business needs even quicker, and downloading attachments and videos takes no time at all. Do it all, faster!

And you'll need a plan
Not a cunning plan, just something straightforward and easy to understand. We’ve put together a list of options based on how often you think you’ll need to use Mobile Broadband and how much you’ll use  

So, whatever you use Telecom’s Mobile Broadband for, its there to help your business productivity go through the roof even when you’re not under one.

Illinois Cochlear Implant Chapter

Using a cell phone can be challenging for cochlear implant users. Cell Phones transmit and receive speech and data using radio signals. This transmission combined by the electromagnetic interference of the phone itself, cause varying degrees of interference (buzzing) when we hold the phone up to our processors.


Hearing Aid Compatibility Ratings 

The FCC requires vendors to identify phones in their line up that exhibit less interference to hearing aids and cochlear implant processors. A phone with acceptable interference is labeled M3. If you wish to use your phone normally without a T-Coil, buy a phone rated M3. But if you wish to use your phone with your processor set on T-Coil and neck loop, look for a phone rated T3 or even better T4. You can search for phones here www.phonescoop.com. When you do a search here, you need to select "Show All Options" so the Hearing Aid Compatibility options display.

The FCC does not allow the T rating to exceed the M rating. That means a phone rated M3/T3 might actually be M3/T4, but the manufacturer is not allowed to tell you when this is the case. Always try them out in the store. You'll discover some work better than most. 

Handsfree 

If you want a hands free method for your cell phone, Cell Phone Neckloop is the simplest solution. They call it a cell phone neck loop because it includes a microphone. The neck loop plugs into your phone's headset jack. Most phones have a 3.5mm jack although some have a 2.5mm jack. You may need to use a converter jack. The ClearSounds product comes with that.

You can also get a Bluetooth Cell Phone Neckloop. This neck loop doesn't need to be plugged into the phone as it communicates using Bluethooth. If your phone's headset jack is square, this is your only handsfree option.

You might be tempted to just plug the audio cable that came with your processor into your phone. This is not likely to work. You'll hear your caller, but your caller will not hear you. Why? Because your audio cable doesn't have a microphone. The iPhone4 is an exception.

Depending on how your processor is programmed, you might not hear your voice when you speak. Your audiologist sets how much sound should come from the t-coil and how much from your microphone. 

If you hear buzzing when using a t-coil, lower your sensitivity if you can. You may have to ask your audiologist to make this adjustment for you.

Fluke Networks IntelliTone Pro 100 Toner and Probe Kit

The IntelliTone Pro Toner and Probe Series from Fluke Networks is the first toner and probe to offer digital and analog signaling all in one tool. That means its equipped with the most powerful cable location technologies for any work environment. Use digital mode to trace and locate data cabling safely and effectively on active networks. Use analog mode to isolate individual wire pairs, and trace voice, audio, and video cabling.

The IntelliTone Pro Toner and Probe Series from Fluke Networks gives you superior vision for locating cables hidden in floors, ceilings, walls, and in bundles. Its breakthrough digital technology makes it the first tool to tone and trace safely and effectively on active networks. 

- Finds the cables the others cant
- IntelliTone digital signal processing rejects noise and false signals
- SmartTone analog signal precisely isolates individual wire pairs
- Tones safely and clearly on active networks
- Diagnoses essential cable information with polarity, continuity, and talk battery
- Identifies and diagnoses POTS with Line 1 service and polarity 

• Manufacturer: Fluke Networks
• Manufacturer Part Number: MT-8200-50A
• Manufacturer Website Address: www.flukenetworks.com
• Brand Name: Fluke Networks
• Product Line: IntelliTone
• Product Name: IntelliTone Pro 100 Toner and Probe Kit
• Product Type: Network Testing Device
• Battery Life: 20 Hour
• Battery Chemistry: Alkaline

• Safety:
• EN 61010-1 1st Edition + Amendments 1, 2
EMC:
• EN 61326-1
Shock
• 1 m drop test with and without module
Vibration
• Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz
Altitude:
• 3000 m

How to Get Free Money on My Telecom Cell Phone

In New Zealand, telecom is one of a few national cell phone service providers. The Wellington and Auckland based company runs a high-speed network in addition to its regular service, the XT Network. To get free credit on your pre-paid Telecom cell phone, there are several ways, including taking advantage of promotions and offers run by the company. This is a frugal way to maximize value you can get from your cell phone.

Instructions

1

Add between $20 and $60 of credit to your Telecom XT cell phone at a time. The higher amount you pay, the greater amount of free credit you will receive. For example, if you add $40 to your Telecom XT cell phone you will receive $10 free credit with 25 percent of the addition. But add $60 and you will receive $20 free credit with 33 percent of your $60. This offer is only available to "One Rate Prepaid" customers on the Telecom XT network.

2

Register your existing prepaid Telecom cell phone online. Telecom offers $10 free credit to customers who choose to register their cell phone number and contact information via the company's website. This offer is available only once for each cell phone. Once your phone is registered, Telecom will send you a text message containing a voucher number. Write the number down, dial "*333" and press 1, then 1 again. Enter the voucher number when prompted.

3

Switch your iPhone 3, 3G or 4 from Vodafone New Zealand to Telecom XT and sign up for a 24 month or longer One Rate 180 plan. Telecom will apply $600 free credit to your account and double the amount of free minutes available on your plan for two years. The offer is not available online, so you will have to visit a Telecom store or call 800-662-435.