How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

So now you have her phone number and thinking about calling her up but simply don't know what you would talk about? Well you see when it comes to talking on the phone it's a different ball game. May it be the first time you are calling her or may it be your tenth time. You see on the phone your conversation better be interesting as it wouldn't be long before she ends up saying good bye and hanging up on you. But there are some traits you must learn right now. If you master these than girls would love talking to you and being around you. Read on to discover what these are and how you can use them to your advantage...

How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

Never call her too early- It you have just gotten her phone number than make sure never to call her up instantly after the day no matter how much your mind might push you towards it. Always and always wait about 2-4 days before calling her up.

Cordless Phone

How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

Don't be too anxious and don't explain everything- You see some guys tend to call girls up and say hey it's me- "John remember?" You see these mere words will make her feel somewhat higher in comparison to you as you are trying to ask her whether she remembers you or not. Try to be calm and act normal instead of getting anxious and spoiling the whole deal.

How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

Make it interesting but be short- The best possible way to really get a girl to carry on a conversation is to make her laugh within the very first 5 minutes of the conversation. You see if you can make her laugh than her interest levels in you would instantly double and she will be more attention but this is where you leave her begging for more. You see never talk to a girl too long and make sure you keep it real short to guarantee that she would be willing to talk to you again.

How to Talk to a Girl on The Phone - Master These Traits & Girls Will Love Being Around You

Audio Recording Laws in The US

With so much great technology on the market these days, it is easier to record conversations than ever before, either over a land line, on a mobile phone or even in-person with a hidden recording device.

Audio Recording Laws in The US

Audio Recording Laws in The US

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Audio Recording Laws in The US

Audio Recording Laws in The US

Recorded conversations (either tape or digital) are often very helpful in a variety of scenarios. These audio recordings may assist in an investigation of employee misconduct or in business or personal lawsuits, even in potential criminal investigations.

It is very important, however, to make sure that any recording, either of a phone conversation or an in-person conversation, complies with federal and state laws. Otherwise, you may very well open yourself up to criminal charges or civil suits. And it is unlikely that you will be legally able to use the recording for your original purpose.

So, if you're thinking about recording some phone calls or placing a voice activated recorder in a room to record conversations, you'll need to take a look at the applicable laws.

The first place to look is at the federal wiretapping statute, also known as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Federal law allows phone calls (traditional, cellular and cordless) and other electronic communication to be recorded with the consent of at least one Party to the conversation.

This means that if you are one of the people taking part in the conversation, it can be recorded because one person (you) has consented to the recording. If you are not taking part in the conversation, at least one of the people in the conversation must know about and consent to the recording.

You can't stop, however, after considering federal law and assume that your recording passes muster. Each state and territory has its own statutes regarding the recording of conversations. Most state wiretapping and eavesdropping laws are based upon the federal law and allow recording with the consent of one Party to the conversation.

The 37 states which allow one Party consent recording of oral communications are: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The District of Columbia also allows people to record conversations with the consent of only one party. Nevada has a one party consent statute but there is some question as to how the law should be interpreted by the courts. It could be considered an all party consent state.

The 12 states which definitely require all parties to a conversation to consent before it can be recorded are: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington.

In California, there is an exception. You can record a conversation with the consent of only one party if certain criminal activity (kidnapping, extortion, bribery or a violent felony) is involved.

So, the basic rule is that it is illegal to record conversations or communications in which you are not a participant, unless you have consent of at least one, if not all, of the particiPants.

The obvious exception to this general rule is that law enforceMent officials can seek permission from a court to perform no-consent wiretaps as part of a criminal investigation. For the finer points of your own states laws and requireMents, you should always consult with an attorney.

Audio Recording Laws in The US

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

When deciding to add a new wireless intercom system to the ever increasing portfolio of wireless devices in your home or business, you need to first think about the compatibility with the products you already have (or your close neighbors have). You also need to consider the range and features you need.

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

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How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

Wireless Intercom Frequencies

In the United States there are several frequency ranges for wireless products for unlicensed consumer use. They are 49MHz, 900MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz, and Family Radio Service (FRS) band. Most recently the FCC added the Multi-Use Radio (MURS) service. Radio frequencies for devices are similar in Canada, but MURS cannot be used there.

Back when consumer wireless products were first introduced, these wireless products used the 49MHz frequency spectrum. Early cordless telephones used this spectrum and it is still used by cheap baby monitors and other low-end wireless units. It has a short range and is prone to lots of interference. You won't likely find wireless intercom systems that use this spectrum anymore, or if you do, you won't want them.

Later, 900 MHz products using analog transmission technology arrived on the market. Neither the 49MHz or these early 900Mhz products have any form of security. Anyone with a device in the same frequency can listen in to conversations. Newer digital spread spectrum 900MHz products divide digital transmission across a range of frequencies so other devices can't eavesdrop on your conversations. Digital spread spectrum intercoms also have a greater range than the analog 900Mhz units. There are at least two wireless intercoms currently on the market, but only one of them uses digital spread spectrum. The wireless intercom system that uses spread spectrum can communicate up to 1000 feet.

2.4GHz devices were next to market. There are a growing number of cordless telephones and other devices in this range. As far as intercom systems, video intercom systems are the primary users of this range although the only wireless video intercom on the market was recently discontinued. 2.4GHz is also the frequency range used by WiFi wireless data networks (802.11B/G) in homes and businesses so products in this range can interfere with each other.

The Family Radio Service (462-467MHz) is in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band and is basically an improveMent to the old walkie talkies of long ago. These handheld radios are sold everywhere and used heavily so any intercom systems in this range would have to compete with these handheld radios (and anyone can listen in to your conversations). There are no known wireless intercoms systems that use FRS.

Now 5.8GHz products are starting to make their appearance in the cordless phone arena. No compatibility issues exist between 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz devices so no problems should be experienced in mixing them. However, there are currently no known wireless intercom systems in this range.

You'll also see some intercom systems that claim to be wireless but they really use the power wiring in your home or business to send and receive transmissions from the intercom. These are frequently called "FM wireless intercoms" even though they often transmit over your house wiring in the AM band. To use them, you just Plug an AC adapter into the wall. These systems are very prone to humming or buzzing and are not recomMended unless you are prepared to live with this possibility. Since house wiring comes in as 240 volts and is split in two phases of 120, you'll also experience problems with the signal trying to cross the phases. One part of your house or business may work fine, where the other half doesn't. These intercoms are typically the least expensive intercoms of the bunch.

Long Range Wireless Intercoms

The most recent addition to the wireless intercom market are products in the MURS frequency range. MURS is a service in the VHF (Very High Frequency) 150 MHz radio spectrum. MURS has a power increase of four times that of FRS radio. And unlike FRS, you can add a larger or external antenna to improve range. If you want to put an antenna on top of your house, you can do it with MURS. Some antenna manufacturers claim an external antenna can increase the effective radiated power of a transmitter by a factor of 4. These MURS intercoms can transmit up to four miles, and perhaps more with an external antenna.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States does not require you obtain a license to use MURS frequencies so you will not have to go through that process.

There are 5 MURS channels and 38 interference eliminator or "quiet codes" that can be used on each of these channels. These quiet codes keep your radios quiet unless another radio is programmed on the same channel and quiet code. Chances are you won't have to worry about these codes since MURS usage is extremely light. There are only a few makers of MURS radios, so traffic on these frequencies is hard to find in most areas.

The MURS Intercom system is the wireless intercom you need if you have a large property or you need to talk between buildings. You can use a MURS to not only communicate within a home, but to neighboring homes as well. You can even add a handheld unit to your MURS intercom system so you can stay in touch away from your home.

Long Range Wireless Outdoor Intercoms

You can also get commercial-grade wireless call boxes that communicate with two way radios and base station intercoms. These wireless callboxes are water resistant and designed for outdoor use. They can open gates or doors remotely if you have a model with a gate relay. Callboxes also come in vandal-proof housings with stainless steel front panels. The range on these is up to a mile or more if you use an external antenna. These wireless call boxes can be battery powered, powered with a AC-DC converter, or by solar power. Callboxes are available in UHF and VHF frequencies so you can match them with your existing two way radios if you have them. You can get call boxes that work in the un-licensed MURS frequencies so you can use them with your MURS intercoms or radios.

The benefit of a wireless callbox is that you save money by not having to do trenching and running expensive cable to the unit. You also don't have to pay any Air-time or telephone service fees with these wireless systems. Another benefit is that since the unit is wireless, people monitoring the units can carry handheld radios that communicate with the callbox. That allows your monitoring people to be mobile.

Wireless Intercom Features

Another thing to consider is what features you need for your particular application. Commercial applications often have needs for a wider variety of features. The MURS wireless system for instance has a wide variety of products that can be used with it. Not only can you get military-grade two-way radios with lots of headset options, but you can get base station intercoms, wireless call boxes with solar power option, wireless public adDress systems, customer service call boxes, wireless remote switches, and motion detector devices. For less commercial or residential use, a 900MHz intercom system has outdoor intercoms and doorbell intercoms you can use with your indoor intercoms.

So the wireless intercom system you choose depends on the application you have, the wireless devices already in your home or business, the range you need to cover, as well as your budget. But, once you choose the right system, you'll be able to enjoy the convenience a wireless intercom system provides for years to come.

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

Best Cordless Phones

Phones are an important mode of communication. They have been accepted by people all over the world as one of the most efficient ways of communication. Phones serve as two-way communication equipMent that is quite efficient. Phones have been evolving ever since their invention by Alexander Graham Bell. Generic phones made use of large stationary boxes that served as receiver and a microphone was used as Speaker. With advances in technology, these large boxes became compact and Speaker/receiver was integrated as one.

Best Cordless Phones

Best Cordless Phones

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Best Cordless Phones

Best Cordless Phones

ImproveMent in radio communication, invented a cordless phone. These are compact and multi functional instruments can be moved around within a limited area. Cordless phone is based on the theory of a radio. It uses radio waves to transmit signals from handset to receiver.

Cordless phones are classified according to the range that they can function in. Capacity of cordless phones is measured in mega hertz (Mhz). Higher the frequency, larger is its transmitting capacity. Cordless phones were initially available in 49 Mhz. These were short-range cordless phones and were not tamper proof. High end cordless phones are available in hi-tech designs and at higher frequencies. Their frequencies range from 900 Mhz to 2.4 Ghz (giga hertz). Cordless phones with such long-range frequencies are also designed to be scan proof. Interference is difficult owing to the hardware built in them. These cordless phones are digital and do not compromise on sound clarity. Hi-tech Cordless phones could function flawlessly at long ranges up to 2.4 Ghz. Some instruments may have a facility of answering machines that record messages after voicing a personalized pre recorded message. The number of messages that can be stored depends on the variant of cordless phone.

While buying a best cordless phone it is recommended to closely judge the requirements like area of home or office and frequency of usage.

Best Cordless Phones

Answering Machine Greeting - Things to Remember

You've experienced it anytime you're about to leave a message for someone: You sit through 30 seconds of instructions on what to do to leave your message when it is common knowledge that we wait for the beep and speak. And then we turn around and make the same greeting on our own answering machine when we get one. The vicious cycle continues.

Answering Machine Greeting - Things to Remember

Answering Machine Greeting - Things to Remember

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Answering Machine Greeting - Things to Remember

Answering Machine Greeting - Things to Remember

There are 3 things that you need to communicate to a person who is bound to get your answering machine:

1) A brief introduction

2) You're not available

3) A reminder to leave a contact number

The reasoning behind this is simple. Some people may not realize they're initially getting a machine and quality on the machines are much better than they used to be, so you want to communicate quickly that you aren't there. to minimize confusion.

The reminder to leave a number is important because people leaving a message will get so wrapped up in delivering the information quickly that they often neglect the most important piece: contact information. And don't expect to rely on caller-id either, since more and more people either install call blocking, or call from numbers that are re-routed, resulting in incorrect caller-id results.

There are two opposing schools of thought on the introduction. One states that you should never leave personal information up for grabs on the greeting, while others maintain that a simple first name won't hurt anyone. The answer lies in your own personal comfort level, but the advanTAGe to announcing your phone number in your greeting is that you will reduce the number of wrong-number messages that are left for you. Simply using a name might not be enough to inform the caller they called the wrong number. However, using a phone number in the message is very impersonal and makes for a more robotic greeting. Utilizing both the phone number and your first name in the greeting is a slightly longer, but best of both worlds solution.

An example of all this could be as follows: "You've reached 555-555-5555. We're sorry we missed your call, so make sure you leave a number where we can get back to you. Thank you".

Or, for a personalized message: "Hey, it's Julie. Sorry to miss you call, but make sure you leave a number so I can call you back right away! Thanks".

That's it. Everything else that is often put into answering machine messages simply prolongs the time a caller must wait before leaving what is ultimately going to be an abbreviated version of the conversation you'll ultimately have with them anyway. Furthermore, with the continued proliferation of answering machines with Computerized instructions after the initial greeting, callers often end up hearing you tell them to leave a message after the tone, only to have a Computer instruct them to do the exact same thing moMents later. If you want to make 100% certain that your callers get all the information they need, call your own answering machine and listen to whatever additional instructions are given after your own greeting. Eliminate the redundant information given by both yourself and the automated process and you'll find yourself getting much more informative messages from callers, as well as happier callers to boot.

Answering Machine Greeting - Things to Remember

Phones for the Elderly-A How To Buy Guide

When is a phone not a phone? When special needs are involved the purpose and use of the phone changes. First consider the type-you can choose from corded or uncorded. I recomMend that the elderly have at least one phone in their home that is a corded phone. This generation grew up on just lifting up a receiver to talk, and putting it down to hang up. Using a button to answer or hang up on a cordless phone can cause confusion-especially since many phone brands name their buttons differently to answer and hang up, or they don't understand the symbols on the buttons. Corded phones are more practical and less confusing also because the battery doesn't need charging into the handset.

Phones for the Elderly-A How To Buy Guide

Phones for the Elderly-A How To Buy Guide

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Phones for the Elderly-A How To Buy Guide

Phones for the Elderly-A How To Buy Guide

If acordless handset > is NOT placed in the charger correctly-it doesn't charge, or the user can let the battery die from not putting the handset on the charger. They pick it up and it is dead-this can be particularly confusing to an elderly person. Also, VERY IMPORTANTLY, you can always RELY on a corded phone -even during a power ouTAGe. Corded phones receive a small of electricity through the phone line, it is not dependent on the electricity in your home or office like a cordlessphone. A cordlessphone can be charged during a power ouTAGe. Lastly, the corded phone is more secure when giving out sensitive information like social security, medicare numbers, and personal information.

Is an amplification> phone necessary? According to the National Institutes of Health, about 50% of persons over 75 have some degree of age related hearing loss. Many elderly Men experience hearing loss due to service in the military-especially when the ears weren't seriously protected when they served many years ago. First try to find out the degree of hearing loss. Generally, a phone with up to 28dB is good for mild hearing loss; 30-48dB for moderate hearing loss; and 50dB + for severe hearing loss. So, unless your elderly family member has a more serious hearing problem, I would recomMend a corded phone that provides sufficient amplification for mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Most have adjustable volume and tone to match their need. Remember that age related hearing loss is usuallyprogressive. Most modern amplified phones do more than make the conversation louder, they actually make the words clearer, and more understandable.

Make it Simple. Many elderly persons are starting to experience at least some mild memory loss or other cognitive problems. If the phone is for your aging parent, Watch how they use their current phone, especially if it is a cordless phone, loaded with bells and whistles. If they are having a problem, choose a simpler phone. Many times they won't come out and say I don't understand how to use this phone -they might say I keep calling the doctor's office and no one answers the phone, or the phone rings, I pick it up and no one is there. You should then suspect aproblem.

There are telephones available with larger keypad buttons which are especially good for those persons with Parkinson's or other tremor problems. When the hand shakes, it is difficult to accurately press small buttons. Sometimes, just having large fingers can make it difficult pressing small buttons.

If you choose a phone with Caller ID, make sure it has a large backlit Lcd display with large fonts-this makes it easier to read and less mistakes are made. Vision loss is also common with advancing age so make life easier for them.

Phones for the Elderly-A How To Buy Guide

Find an Address By Phone Number

Have a phone number but need to find an adDress or a name associated with it? That's a common conundrum. Reverse phone lookups are your answer. Reverse phone services provide people with the information linked to a telephone number that they may have found on their Caller ID or elsewhere. In fact, increasingly, it isn't only the general public taking advanTAGe of what reverse phone searches have to offer, but journalists, paralegals, and other professionals who include identity searches as a part of their Jobs.

Find an Address By Phone Number

Find an Address By Phone Number

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Find an Address By Phone Number

Find an Address By Phone Number

Reverse phone services are simple to use, and allow you to discover the name and the adDress linked to a given telephone number as long as you have the full number including its area code. Of course, thename called up in a service search isn't necessarily the name of the caller, but is instead the name registered with the telephone number itself, but it can often be an important clue for identifying who has been calling you.

Another popular way to use reverse phone services is to find the address linked to the number, in case you need to use snail mail or actually visit the address associated with the number. This may mean that you know the name of the individual or business associated with the number, but don't yet know the address.

Find an Address By Phone Number

How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service in Your Home

Did you know that internet phone service is so easy to install, that literally "anyone" can do it? Many people shy away from getting VoIP service because they think they are not "technical" enough to install it themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth! If you can look at pictures and follow a few simple instructions, you can install VoIP internet phone service and take advanTAGe of the treMendous cost savings associated with this great technology!

How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service in Your Home

How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service in Your Home

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How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service in Your Home

How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service in Your Home

VoIP phone service looks and feels just like traditional "land line" phone service. The difference is that instead of using the telephone company's wires, your calls are routed over the internet. If you have broadband (high speed) internet service, you can use the internet> phone service.

Internet phone service costs only a fraction of what regular phone service costs, which is why millions of people have already made the switch. Most VoIP plans provide you with unlimited local and long distance calling within the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico for less than $ 25 a month. Some VoIP providers offer an annual "prepaid" plan that costs around $ 199 a year-this is the best value for the money. Most VoIP providers give you tons of free calling features like call waiting, call forwarding, caller ID, voicemail and more. Most people who switch to VoIP save an average of $ 500 a year on their phone bill.

How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service

Once you have decided on a VoIPservice provider (there are many to choose from), sign up for service on their website. In a week or so, you will receive a VoIP adapter (also known as an ATA) in the mail. This is the device that serves as the "brains" of your internet phone system.

When your VoIP adapter arrives, follow the easy instructions to attach it to your broadband modem/router as well as to your telephone and Computer. There are no tools required, and there is no software to install. You may need a flashlight to see all the connection ports, especially if your Computer and modem are located underneath a desk (as mine is).

After the cable connections are made, dial the special "activation" phone number that came with your VoIP adapter. You will need to enter an activationcode, which was probably sent to you via email when you signed up for the service. Once this process is complete, you are ready to start using your VoIP phone!

How to Use Multiple Phones with Your VoIP Service

Since your VoIP adapter is designed to connect to one telephone only, an easy way to use the internet phone service on all the phones in your house is to use a cordless expandable phone system. Buy a system that includes the total number of phones you want, and attach the base phone to your VoIP adapter. Then place the cordless handsets anywhere in the house you want. Since internet phone service does not rely on telephone wires, you don't need to Plug the> phones into wall phone jacks. All that is required is an electrical outlet to Supply power to the cordless expansion phones!

How to Set Up Features on your Internet Phone Service

VoIP typically comes with a ton of free features that you can turn on or off as you wish. The easiest way to manage the way your phone works is to go to your VoIP provider's website and logon to your account. You will then have access to every feature available with your service. You can turn on caller ID, activate voicemail to email functionality, block international calling, etc. .. You can manage every aspect of your phone service from the web when you have VoIP service. You can also manage features from your VoIP> phone by following the instructions that came with your VoIP adapter.

Keeping Your E911 AdDress Updated

A really important thing to remember is that VoIP uses a system called E911 for emergency calls. E911 emergency lets operators know your physical location. This information is obtained from the adDress you have on record at your VoIP provider. In order for E911 to accurately reflect your adDress, you need to be sure to update it using online account manageMent if you move.

How to Install VoIP Internet Phone Service in Your Home

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

People who are associated with law enforceMent should be familiar with cell phone scanners. These essentially work as tapping devices, allowing the user to monitor phone calls made and received by people who are under surveillance. They intercept phone calls and normally use information from the scanner to further investigate on a suspect.

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

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Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

The mobile phone scanner is a device that is typically used for surveillance by authorities. The use or mere possession of this device by an unauthorized individual is punishable by law so you need to be very careful should you even consider getting one for yourself.

Interceptors and tapping services

The interceptor is a type of cell phone scanner that can pick up cellular frequencies sothe user can listen in on calls that are made within a predetermined range. This device can easily be obtained via mail order. You just need to order the product from a reputable seller in Canada or England.

For cell phone scanners to work, they need a third-Party company to provide them with the service. This will enable the devices to record conversations from a particular phone line, including mobile handsets at a given place and time. Scanner services are usually available as call cards that range from 250 to 500 minutes. Retrieving a recorded conversation is simply a matter of logging onto the internet and getting into the records through the access number. Scanner services and mobile phone scanners are useful for recording important calls such asconference calls with business contacts.

Heads-up

Before you purchase cell phone scanners for whatever purpose you might have, you need to verify the legality of owning even one in your state. This will ensure that you're not getting yourself into trouble. Product-wise, you want to go with a scanner that can record and play back clearly conversations.

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack is a newcomer to the VOIP (voice over internet protocol) family of internet phoning. It's quick to install, easy to use and the price can't be beat for making unlimited local and long distance calls in the United States and Canada. Magic Jack But is too good to be true?

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

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Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Like most products, Magic Jack has it's good points and it's not-so-good points. It will be up to you to decide what is most important to you in phoning and internet to choose the product that should work best in your situation.

Magic Jack Pros

Magic Jack Cons

As with most or all voip services, you must have a high speed internet connection to use this service. These services include broadband, WiFi, DSL, cable, FIOS internet or WiMax. It is not recomMended for use with satellite internet.

If you are interested in having a service that allows you to make free long distance calls, give Magic Jack a try. If dumping your current landline phone service is what you need, investigate the other VOIP services that are available and that have a longer track record of performance.

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC

Bluetooth

Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC

Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC

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Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC

Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC

For those of you not familiar with the term, refers to a Bluetooth wireless protocol (or set of rules) designed for short range electronic applications (usually less than 30 feet in distance). Although the technology has been around for several years, Bluetooth support for PC users has been limited due to hardware manufacturers focusing on the more traditional wireless 802.11 (wifi) network protocols. In reality, Bluetooth and wifi achieve different purposes and each has its pros and cons.

Cellular Telephone Bluetooth Headsets

The cellular telephone community has long embraced Bluetooth technology, developing and refining numerous wireless devices. One of the more popular Bluetooth applications for cellular telephones hasbeen cordless headsets which enable users to leave their telephone in their bag or pocket while still being able to make and receive calls. Bluetooth headsets are generally very lightweight, worn over one ear and achieve talk times from 1-4 hours before needing to recharge.

PC Bluetooth Headset?

So if cellular telephone users have warmly embraced Bluetooth headsets, why not the PC community? At the time of writing, this author knows of no PC hardware manufacturer who has designed a Bluetooth Headset primarily for use with PC. However, there is nothing to prevent a user from using a PC cellular phone Bluetooth Headset with their PC. Keep in mind though, these headsets were originally envisioned for cellular phone use and may needa bit of ' tweaking ' before they'll perform as well as ' corded ' headsets on your Computer.

USB Bluetooth Adapter

Unless you own a relatively expensive notebook PC, odds are that your Computer doesn't natively support the Bluetooth protocol. If this is the case, you'll need an ' Adapter ' or ' Dongle ' in order to make your Computer is Bluetooth enabled. Bluetooth adapters are generally very small (a few inches long) and insert into a vacant USB port on your computer. When purchasing an adapter it's critical that you buy one that supports the ' headset ' protocol. The headset protocol is merely a set of rules which enables your Bluetooth adapter to communicate with and make use of Bluetooth headsets in its vicinity. If your adapter does not support the protocol, no headsetamount of ' tweaking ' will get your headset with your PC. Adapters generally run between $ 20-$ 80 USD and can be purchased at most COMPUTER retailers.

Buying a Bluetooth Headset

Bluetooth headsets for cellular phones are generally very expensive when compared with conventional ' corded ' PC headsets. Depending on where you buy your headset, you could spend anywhere from $ 20 to $ 200 + USD. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive headset that'll simply enable you to make wireless VoIP calls using your PC, I recomMend looking on Ebay. Although prices vary considerably between merchants on Ebay for similar products, overall they are considerably less expensive than purchasing the same headset from a telephone store. A word of caution about Ebay though;ensure that you read the fine print associated with shipping costs. Some Ebay merchants advertise Bluetooth Headsets for $ 5 USD, however the real cost quickly rises to $ 35 + when you account for their often exorbitant shipping charges.

' PAiring the Headset with your PC

Once your computer is Bluetooth enabled ' and ' you've obtained to Bluetooth headset, you'll need to ' pAir ' the headset with your computer in order to use it for VoIP applications. This is usually just a matter of setting your headset in discovery mode ' and allowing your PC to ' search ' or ' discover ' Bluetooth devices. The steps needed to enable discovery mode on your headset and adapter will vary between devices and should be clearly explained in the docuMentation accompanying yourdevices.

Adjusting your Audio Settings

Depending on your hardware and operating system, you may need to make adjustMents to your audio settings after the headset is ' pAired ' with your PC. In the Windows operating system, this will involve accessing Audio Properties ' through the ' Control Panel ' and setting the audio and voice devices to your newly paired Bluetooth headset. Again, adjusting these settings should be covered in the documentation accompanying both your headset and Bluetooth adapter.

Once you're up and running, you'll wonder why you didn't adopt this wireless headset solution sooner. The freedom to wander away from your computer whilst maintaining voice over Internet conversations is something you'll come to appreciate and love.

Using a Bluetooth Headset with your PC

Finding the Best Cell Phone Cases

You're shopping for a good cell phone cover for your new phone. You're looking for convenience, protection, durability, and style. A cell case can make a fashion stateMent and you want to find one that reflects your own unique personality. There are several different types of cell covers to choose from. Leather, aluminum, nylon are all good and durable materials and provide excellent protection for your cell. All of these materials are also durable but the most convenient would be a leather type cover.

Finding the Best Cell Phone Cases

Finding the Best Cell Phone Cases

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Finding the Best Cell Phone Cases

Finding the Best Cell Phone Cases

Leather, neoprene and silicone are all soft-fitted phone cases. Your cell phone just slips right into the case and the case itself comes with a clip so you can attach it to your belt or purse. This is quite convenient for a person who is on thego. Most of these soft fitted cases come with designs or vibrant color choices. Handcrafted leather cases make a professional fashion stateMent and are a bit more expensive, and can cost up to $ 50 each. If you're looking for a designer leather cell phone case Louis Vuitton makes some beautiful ones, they cost a fortune but are surely worth it.

Nylon Velcro cell cases are not that fashionable but they do offer good protection from scratches and dents. These cases come in several different colors and styles, and have a clip that can be attached to your belt. If you like this more industrial type of phone case then you can go online and research the different brands. Rugged EquipMent brand makes some very nice cell phone cases that cost around $ 30 each. Thesecases are made to be indestructible.

You can find a large variety of cell phone covers on the internet, and also locally. Check out your local mall for a phone case and cover kiosk. These little shops carry hundreds of different cell cases and covers for you to choose from. Some are just plain and others have designs and themes. Your local cell shop also carries a variety of phone cases to fit your exact cell phone. If you want to purchase a designer leather phone case, you will want to shop at a specialty leather shop. Whatever type or style of cell case you are looking for, just make sure it fits all your needs, and make sure it gives good protection to your phone.

Finding the Best Cell Phone Cases

The Best Foods to Improve Hearing

Many believe that age-related loss of hearing is inevitable, that it should occur as we get older but did you know that by including certain Foods in your diet you can improve hearing? You heard me right, hearing can be improved not only by reducing exposure to noise, having implants, having hearing aids, or by having your ears regularly cleaned by professionals but also by making lifestyle changes particularly in the kind of Food you eat.

The Best Foods to Improve Hearing

The Best Foods to Improve Hearing

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The Best Foods to Improve Hearing

The Best Foods to Improve Hearing

Studies have shown that those suffering from varying degrees of hearing loss also suffer from nutritional deficiency as well. Improve hearing by including the foods that will be Mentioned later in this article in your daily diet and you will have gone many steps forward in benefiting not only your ears but your overall physical health aswell.

Food rich in Vitamin D will help improve hearing because Vitamin D is responsible for the absorption of calcium which is required for us to have strong bones. Lack of this vitamin causes osteopenia in adults, a condition where the bones of the ears harden and become porous.

Sources of Vitamin d: cod liver oil, Fish oil, salmon, mackerel, tuna Fish, liver, and egg yolk.

Food rich in Vitamin A in combination with Vitamin C and E and magnesium work together to prevent the formation of free radicals that form during noise exposure. Further Studies have shown that exposure to noise also lessens blood circulation to the inner ear.

The vitamins and mineral Mentioned also works by scavenging and destroying these free radicals.

Sources of VitaminA: a) vegetables that are dark green and yellow and yellow fruits like broccoli, squash, spinach, turnip greens, cantaloupe, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and "; b) animal sources are liver, milk, butter, cheese, and whole eggs.

Sources of Vitamin c: fresh vegetables and fruits like broccoli, green and red peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, collard greens, brussel sprouts, lemon, pineapples, strawberries, citrus fruits.

Sources of Vitamin E: wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, margarine and vegetable oil (soybean, corn, safflower, and cottonseed).

Sources of Magnesium: dAiry products, meat, fish, poultry, legumes, green vegetables.

Interrupted or poor blood circulation, high blood pressure, and stiffening of the bones in the middle ear, are some of thecauses of tinnitus or ringing in the ears, a condition that is often associated with hearing loss.

Food rich in Vitamin B12 or cobalamine help improve hearing by regulating the formation of red blood cells, assisting in the metabolism of homocysteine, and preventing tinnitus.

Sources of Vitamin B12: dAiry products, eggs, lean beef, shellfish

Food rich in Folic Acid lowers the production of homocysteine which is thought to be the cause of some kinds of hearing loss and boosts circulation of blood to the inner structures of the ear.

Sources of Folic Acid: beef liver, spinach, asparagus, green peas, broccoli, avocado, lettuce, peanuts, tomato juice, whole eggs, strawberries, banana, papaya, and cantaloupe.

Food rich in Manganese also improvehearing because this mineral aids in the formation of connective tissues, and bones, plus it is also necessary for the normal functioning of the brain and nerves. If you have low levels of manganese, you will likely be suffering from tinnitus.

Sources: apples, apricots ", avocado, beans, pineapples, berries, raisins, celery, egg yolks, legumes, and pine nuts

The Best Foods to Improve Hearing

Cordless Phones

In the home and in the office cordless phones are becoming more common especially as technology makes them cheaper and more reliable. The technology for cordless phones has been around since the 1960s, however it wasn't until the 1980's the first domestic models were introduced.

The first wireless phones used an analogue signal between the handset and base so range and quality was not great. Also these original phones did tend to be quite large and had an aerial that extended out of the top. Another downside to the first cordless phones was that they were also very expensive too.

Modern day cordless phones are all now DECT which stands for Digitally Enhanced Cordless Technology. This basically means that instead of the old analogue signal the cordless phone now uses a digital one. This gives enhanced clarity to the calls and range in which the phones can be used.

At first DECT models were very expensive with phones costing nearly as much as £200 a time. However nowadays DECT phones can be purchased from as little as £15 each.

Another change that has happened is that the size of wireless phones has reduced dramatically. Handsets no longer require an extending aerial and huge battery compartMents either.

Manufacturers such as SieMens, BT and Panasonic now produce cordless phones with a variety of different shapes and features. Weatherproof handsets are now available with some models even having Bluetooth capabilities for wireless headsets.

As prices reduce and technology gets better many consumers can now purchase phones with extra cordless handsets included. These phones can then be located in other rooms around the home such as the living room and bedroom. Calls can then be made between the phones so people can communicate freely.

In fact if you go into most peoples homes nowadays you will rarely find a corded phone in use. The majority of people have now converted to cordless phones as there preferred choice. However it is always wise to have a corded phone as back up in case of a power cut.

Cordless Phones

Cordless Phones

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Cordless Phones