You may wonder what people did to communicate with each other before Alexander Bell (and a competing inventor Elisha Gray) created the phone in 1876. Thankfully, the invention of phone lines has helped us to become more efficient and connected as a society. This guide will give you a quick 101 tutorial on the finer points of using, buying and connecting phone lines.
Today's telephones have features that we could never have dreamed of 100 years ago. One of the most innovative phone evolutions is the inception of the phone line Read More
Checking your voicemail from a landline phone is a useful trick to know. Your cell phone may unexpectedly run out of batteries or break at a time when you need to access Read More
An Internet phone call is possible with the help of a technology called Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Voice is sent over the same data lines that your broadband Read More
Although using VoIP software Skype to make free PC to PC calls is useful, you can also use Skype to make inexpensive landline calls. Although rates vary from place to Read More
Learn how to hook up a fax machine to for your office or business, with tips on connecting the phone line, in this free business tools video on how to use a fax machine. Read More
Learn how to troubleshoot your fax machine and fix the problem in this free business tools video on how to use a fax machine. Read More
Still using a dial up modem to connect to the internet? Get free computer help in this video, with tips on how to setup and troubleshoot home computer networks. Read More
Telephone number portability allows consumers to transfer service from one communications company to another without changing their phone numbers. Cell phone users have Read More
Call forwarding is a great feature. With just the touch of a few buttons, you can send calls from one phone line to another and never have to worry about missing an Read More
Ever wonder if you could get a cell phone number with an exchange people already recognize? Bet you did not know you could transfer or "port" your home phone number right Read More
Caller ID is an optional service provided by most telephone companies and requires the customer to have Caller ID equipment in order for the service to work. With the Read More
Adding call waiting as a feature to your telephone can help you take calls that you are waiting for without having to stay off the phone until that important call comes in. Read More
Until 1984, every phone call you made was anonymous. The person on the other end had to pick up to see who was calling. Now, every time you make a call, your phone company Read More
Cell phones are wireless and don't connect to any electrical lines. The best way to begin to explain how cell phones work is to look at your radio. Radios transmit through Read More
Wireless headsets are convenient, and let you talk hands-free on your cellphone--a safe and convenient thing to do. To use a wireless headset with your cellphone, you'll Read More
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