Articles tagged: mobile phone

Modern internet connectivity in a home setting. The scene includes a smartphone displaying a mobile hotspot setting, a Wi-Fi router with glowing LED indicators, and a laptop connected wirelessly.

How Do My Mobile Data Connection, Internet Connection, and Wi-Fi Connection Relate?

Understanding how your devices connect to the internet is useful, especially when the power goes out.

Android Hotspot Configuration

Tip of the Day: You May Already Have Backup Internet

A photorealistic image of a modern smartphone on a light background. The smartphone should be centrally positioned and turned on, displaying the Google logo prominently on its screen. The phone design should be sleek and contemporary, with a high-resolution display showcasing the Google logo clearly and vividly. The background should be light and neutral, complementing the smartphone and making the Google logo stand out as the focal point of the image.

Yes, You Should Give Google Your Mobile Number

Google uses your mobile number for verification if you lose access to your account. Some people don't want to provide it. They should.

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A One-Step Way to Lose Your Account Forever

I see people lose access to their most important accounts all the time. It's often their own fault that they can't regain access.

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How Do I Change My Microsoft Account Phone Number?

Mobile numbers are an important component of Hotmail and Outlook.com security. I'll review how to change the mobile number and keep it up to date.

Android Hotspot Configuration

Tip of the Day: Your Personal Hotspot

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Tip of the Day: Shoot Horizontal

Mobile Computing

Am I at Risk Because I Don’t Get a New Phone?

What happens when the manufacturer stops security updates on your phone?

Galaxy Note 3 Homescreen

My new toy

No, not my Mac. That's a topic for another day. :-) I don't normally talk much about  mobile technology because I tend to feel that I'm nowhere near an expert on the topic. Besides, there are plenty of other resources on the web for getting more qualified help. That being said, I recently upgraded my ... Read more