Just bought a brand new phone and don’t know how to check your voicemail? Forgotten how to check after a long period without any messages? With a variety of different methods used by the industry’s carriers, checking your phone’s voicemail can be a surprisingly unintuitive process today. Luckily, the vast majority of phones use one … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to delete voicemails on Android. The process for deleting a voicemail is a little different from one mobile carrier to another. You can delete a voicemail using the Visual Voicemail app on your phone if you have it, or by calling your voicemail using the phone app. If you’d rather … Read more
Did you miss that phone call? Luckily, voicemail exists for moments like that so you can listen to what your caller wanted to get in touch with you about. So how do you check your voicemail for those missed calls? Most people have voicemail accounts through their cell phones or landline phones, but things can … Read more
It might be hard to imagine, but sometimes you won’t have your cell phone on you, yet you may still need to check your voicemail. Nowadays, most carriers have simple procedures that allow people to tap into their voicemail when using a different phone. Checking your landline voicemail with another phone usually requires the same … Read more
There are a few reasons why someone might prefer to go without having a voicemail service. Some phone providers charge extra for voicemail, and having a voicemail service sometimes results in playing cat-and-mouse with those who are trying to reach you. The way to go about deactivating your voicemail function will vary based on the … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to automatically forward all incoming calls to voicemail on your iPhone. The fastest way to do this is to use airplane mode or Do Not Disturb mode, both of which are available in your iPhone’s Control Center. Alternatively, you can opt to send all unknown callers to voicemail while continuing … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to disable voicemail on your iPhone. In most cases, the only way to disable your voicemail is to contact your mobile provider—this is because voicemail is tied to your account, not your iPhone. If you’re looking for a less permanent change, you may be able to deactivate your voicemail using … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to activate your new Sprint phone for use on the Sprint network. Preparing to Activate Ensure that you have an account for your phone. If you’re switching over to an iPhone or an Android smartphone, you’ll need to have a iCloud or Gmail account set up, respectively. If you don’t … Read more
Voicemail is automatically included with your T-Mobile cell phone plan and will enable callers to leave messages for you if you are unable to answer your phone. To activate your voicemail, press and hold the “1” key to dial your voicemail and follow the prompts on your phone to enter a security code and setup … Read more
Activating a smartphone on Verizon is done during the initial setup when powering on your device. You will need the password for the Verizon account that handles billing for your plan or the last four digits of the social security number associated with the account. You can also activate phones from previous account usage or … Read more
If your TV is freezing and the picture becomes pixelated, this usually means the TV signal was disrupted or is weak generally. However, the specific reason may vary depending on your TV service provider and the type of TV service you have. Before you call your internet, cable, or satellite company, we here at minHour … Read more
Is your TV screen looking a little dingy or dusty? Cleaning off your TV every once in a while keeps the picture quality looking great. Cleaning your TV the right way is very important—using the wrong cleaning supplies could lead to damage or streaks on your screen. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of everything … Read more
Trying to watch your favorite cable channels on your smart TV? Whether you have a digital set top cable box or just basic cable, you have several options for watching cable on your smart TV. We’ll show you how to hook your TV up to a cable box, and show you what to do if … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to reset a Vizio remote’s connection by power cycling the remote or resetting its memory. In some cases, simply troubleshooting your remote’s performance will solve your problems and negate the need for a reset. Power Cycling the Remote Remove your remote’s batteries. They’re typically found in a slot that’s either … Read more
While mounting your television on the wall may seem a little intimidating, it’s actually quite simple to do. Choose a mount that can hold the weight of your TV and do your planning, such as where the drill holes will go and how high your television will be mounted. After you’ve installed all the bolts … Read more
This minHour will teach you how to program your Vizio TV after setting it up. Luckily Vizio has made programming their TVs pretty straightforward, and we’ll walk you through exactly what you need to do step-by-step. In case you’re running into issues, we’ve also included some troubleshooting tips. Check out the steps below to get … Read more
Do you want to change the language of audio or subtitles on HBO Max? By default, HBO Max uses the same language of your device, but you can easily switch to another language before or during your movie or show. While some shows and movies have alternate language audio tracks and captions available, these features … Read more
Approximately 10 percent of American TV patrons have canceled cable TV to reduce household costs, and statistics show the number of people cutting the cable cord doubles every year. If you are tired of surfing through hundreds of channels and paying high subscription fees, examine your current TV usage, buy a streaming device and opt … Read more
S-video cables offer enhanced picture-quality on older television sets. They come with a series of pins at the end (either 4, 7, or 9) that plug into a circular slot. To properly use S-video cables, you’ll need to choose the correct cable for your television / component pair, then connect the two properly. Choosing the … Read more
When your cable goes out unexpectedly or your cable output is lacking sound or displays a grainy picture, there is a good chance this has to do with your current setup. While calling the cable company to help resolve the issue may help, you may actually be in a situation where a small malfunction requires … Read more