Archive for March, 2008

Cell Phones Could Be More Dangerous Than Cigarettes

by Geoffrey Lean : Source The independent
Brain expert warns of huge rise in tumours and calls on industry to take immediate steps to reduce radiation
Mobile phones could kill far more people than smoking or asbestos, a study by an award-winning cancer expert has concluded. He says people should avoid using them wherever possible and […]

Make Cheap (and Free) International Calls with Rebtel

by Gina Hughes
Making international calls is never cheap, but there are a handful of services available that allow you to make cheap and sometimes even free international mobile-to-mobile phone calls. Rebtel is one of those services, and trust me, you’ll be glad you found it. It seems the small Swedish company has been compared to […]

VoIP and Home Security Systems

by Robin Raskin
I’m starting to feel like a broken VoIP machine, but based on your responses, the VoIP-o-meter is high. A number of you asked for the definitive answer on home security systems and Internet telephones so I’ll give it a whirl.
ADT, one of the major suppliers of home security systems, say they always recommend […]

VoIP Counting Up the Cost Benefits

Adapted From: VoIP for Dummies
By using VoIP (voice over Internet protocol), companies immediately save money on toll charges. Also, you don’t pay any additional per-line feature charges because VoIP runs on your computer network. […]

Free Phone Calls… With a Catch

by Christopher Null
I’ve been sitting on this one for a few days, but finally have gotten around to writing about it. It’s a doozy: A company called Pudding Media has launched a web-based phone system that lets you call any phone number in North America and talk for free, as long as you want. The […]

Speaking Of VoIP Soft Phones and Wireless Phones

Adapted From: VoIP for Dummies
VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phones can be plain-Jane and basic, or they can be full-featured and support videoconferencing and Web surfing. You can find VoIP phones in the following distinct […]

Understanding What VoIP Means

Adapted From: VoIP for Dummies
VoIP - which stands for voice over Internet protocol and often pronounced “voyp” - is a new technology that will improve the way we communicate. VoIP basically means voice transmitted over a digital network. The Internet, however, isn’t strictly necessary for VoIP. What is necessary for VoIP technology is the […]

Keep your WiFi signal in your own house by lowering its signal strength

by Christopher Null
Reader Mike Waters writes: I am concerned about Wi-Fi security. One of the most basic ways to secure a wireless signal seems like it would be to reduce the strength in “uncontrolled” areas so no signal can be received. I would like to be able to REDUCE the range of my home Wi-Fi […]

Basic Cell Phone Acronyms You Need to Know

by Ben Patterson
Confused by the alphabet soup of cell phone acronyms? I don’t blame you. Here’s a cheat sheet that’ll help you navigate the waters while your shopping for your next phone—or trying to get the most out of the handset you’ve got. Most of the confusion arises when it comes to the various types […]

9 Ways to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill

by Christopher Null
When’s the last time you took a good, hard look at your mobile phone bill? Kind of shocking, isn’t it? Most people are now paying more for their cell phone than for a tricked-out land line. And for what? Some games you never play and a ringtone from “In Da Club”? Here’s how […]