OneTipADay put together a list of seven tips to make your cell phone battery last longer. Obviously, all these tips won't work for everybody(I rarely have my phone off vibrate), but you ought to be able to find something helpful.
Looking for some creative ways to put that USB drive to good use? Check out these tips from lifehacker. Some of their ideas include a portable programs that run off your drive, encryption, and using it for backup.
Top 10 USB Thumb Drive Tricks
Yes, I did remove the case on my 2 gig jump-drive. It makes the unit about a quarter of the original volume and can easily fit in the little hip change pocket in your pants. Makes it a lot easier to take anywhere. Grab some Plasti-dip at Home Depot and you can seal it so that it is water and dust proof.
Have any tips or hints of your own? Post them in the comments.
Frucall allready has an 800 number that offers similar features, but still uses airtime minutes. With their new texting service can get the same info by sending an SMS message with a product’s UPC or ISBN number.
While the service is still in beta, text messages must have the prefix: “FRU” and be sent to: "32075". Frucall says they will be offering a dedicated number and dropping the prefix once the service moves out of beta.
Frucall can also bookmark items and save your inquire history. You’ll have to register for a free account.
FrucallAre you lusting after that new phone, but it is only available through another carrier, and you have another year left in your contract? Are you moving to an area where your provider has awful service, but you are stuck till the end of your contract? Apparently, you are not the only one in said situation. Celltrade.com is a service designed to match up people looking for shorter-term contracts and those looking to get out of their contracts. This provides a unique way to get around those exorbitant Early Termination Fees.
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Looking to get more out of your cell phone? Check out this list of useful mobile sites and services. Record calls, get news, share photos, get maps, search for real estate, get coupons, get traffic, and watch TV. ...Deep breath... You can even download this helpful list as an Excel spreadsheet.
