In Defense of the Landline Telephone
Photo: Stokkete (Shutterstock) Once among the most ubiquitous pieces of technology on Earth, old school, wired-and-jacked telephones are disappearing. In 2019, only about 31% of American households still had a…
How to Turn a Landline Telephone Into a Cell Phone Bluetooth Receiver
Photo: ShutterStockStudio (Shutterstock) I’m not usually the nostalgic type, but I miss landline phones. Cell phones may do eight billion things, but they are tiny and inconsequential—artificial, semi-disposable black rectangles—whereas…
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline Is Getting a New Number
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which you can reach at 1-800-273-8255, will be getting an easier-to-remember number as of July 16. The old number will still…
The Easiest Ways to Make Your Cell Phone Bill Cheaper
Photo: insta_photos (Shutterstock) I remember the days when you had no idea what your cell phone bill would be at the end of the month. Back then, we were allotted…
What to Do In an Emergency When Your Phone Is Dying
Photo: Fast Speeds Imagery (Shutterstock) If you’re lost while hiking, or your car has broken down and you’re stranded on the side of the road, the obvious thing to do…
Why You Shouldn’t Speak When You Get a Robocall
Photo: Tero Vesalainen (Shutterstock) Being asked “can you hear me?” by a caller might seem innocent enough, but even a one-word answer of “yes” could put you at risk of…
Your Android Phone Can Now Announce Who’s Calling
The Google Phone app can now announce the caller ID for incoming phone calls out loud, so you’ll know who’s calling without having to eyeball your phone. The new feature…