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How to use up to 5 times more data with your smartphone without exceeding your monthly data limit

Posted on January 5, 2015

onavo-extendIf you use your smartphone for browsing the Internet and/or streaming music and videos, you probably have to keep a close watch on your data usage in order to avoid going over your monthly limit. That’s just a fact of life in a world where data is both expensive and limited.

A great free app called Onavo Extend automatically compresses your mobile data, allowing you to use up to 5 times more data without changing your usage habits or exceeding your monthly data limit. It’s like getting a vastly upgraded data plan without spending an extra dime!

You can download Onavo Extend for free from either iTunes (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android).

Spotty cell service at home? Ask you carrier for a free Femtocell!

Posted on January 4, 2015

femtocellAre you generally happy with your cell service everywhere except within your home? If you have a broadband Internet connection you can install your very own mini “cell tower”! Well, it isn’t exactly a cell tower, but it works exactly like one.

Femtocells are small router-sized boxes that connect to your cell carrier’s network through your high speed modem/router. They radiate a strong cell signal throughout your home, and in some cases even out into your yard. And I can tell you from personal experience that they work extremely well since I’ve been using one for years!

Imagine going from a barely usable cell signal to a perfect signal simply by plugging a small electronic device into your router. That’s exactly how it works.  [Read more…]

Display notifications from your Android device on your computer screen

Posted on December 3, 2014

desktop-notifications-logoHave you ever found yourself in a situation similar to the following?

You’re expecting an important text message that you really can’t afford to miss, but you’re at work and you simply don’t have time to pull your phone out of your pocket or purse every time it buzzes to see if it’s the message you’ve been waiting for.

Well, now you don’t have to.

Desktop Notifications is a free Android app / Google Chrome or Firefox browser extension combo that lets you display all of your Android device’s notifications right in the corner of your web browser!  [Read more…]

Existing Sprint customers can now lease an iPhone 6 for $5 per month

Posted on October 15, 2014

sprint-logoSprint has just announced the roll-out of a $15 per month “Customer Loyalty Credit” for existing customers who wish to upgrade to the new iPhone 6.

The $15 credit will be applied directly to the customer’s monthly bill, effectively reducing the iPhone 6’s monthly lease fee from $20 to just $5.

The lease contracts signed under this plan will run for 24 months, after which the customer will need to choose between four options:  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I install new apps to the SD card in Windows Phone 8.1?

Posted on October 6, 2014

windows-phone-8-1Question from Benjamin H.:  I have a Lumia 620 phone running Windows Phone 8.1. The phone’s internal memory is almost full so I’d like to install any new apps to the SD card.

I heard this is possible but I can’t figure out how to do it. Can you tell me how to make new apps install to the SD card?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

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