Although extremely rare on iPhones, viruses may occasionally find their way onto Android phones and tablets via rogue apps, infected file attachments, and shady websites. This minHour teaches you how to keep your smartphone safe from viruses and other malware. Steps Only install apps from trusted sources. Your phone’s official store (App Store for iPhone, … Read more
Imagine that you are in a meeting, and your phone goes off. You can take the call and run the risk of annoying your colleagues, or you can reject the call and run the risk of offending someone. You can also just simply decline the call with a text message if you’re using an Android … Read more
A lot of times you have to call someone on the phone that you’ve never met in real life. When you do, it can be scary or awkward. Here’s how to make it less so. Steps Before you even go near the phone, take a deep breath, wait between 5-7 seconds and remember what you’re … Read more
You look down at your phone and—oh no, your boss is calling! If you’re nervous, that’s totally normal. But with a little preparation, you can make sure you sound professional, friendly, and confident on the phone. Below, we’ll walk you through the best phone call etiquette and all the other top tips you need to … Read more
In the United States, an employer can track their employees’ cell phones using each phone’s global positioning system (GPS). You should search for tracking apps to install on phones that the company owns. If you want to track a phone your employee owns, then you’ll need their permission. You should also consider whether you want … Read more
Whether you’re talking to a friend or picking up calls at work, answering the phone is an important everyday skill. In this article, we’ll talk you through the technical side of answering calls on an iPhone, an Android, or a landline phone. We’ll also go over the basics of how to answer the phone politely … Read more
Projecting a professional image at work is important for career success. Answering the telephone is something that almost every employee does, regardless of their position in the company. Answering the right way will project a positive tone, help the caller feel comfortable, and set you up to help answer whatever questions they may have. Opening … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to clear viruses from your phone using an antivirus app, booting your phone into safe mode to uninstall problem apps, and restoring your phone from a backup. Viruses on a mobile phone usually come from apps that are downloaded outside of the Google Play Store on Android devices. Viruses on … Read more
No matter who you are talking to on the phone, there are times when you need to quickly wrap up a call. This minHour article will go over some tips and tricks to get off the phone. Straightforward Method Explain it isn’t a great time. You’re busy with a project, have a deadline and you’re … Read more
Teaching your child to answer the phone is a crucial skill. Start by helping your child understand how to receive a call properly. Role-play answering the telephone with your child several times to help them get the hang of it. By the end of your training, your child should be able to answer the phone … Read more
Sounding professional on the phone is extremely important for a variety of reasons. It is especially important if much of your business is conducted over the phone. In this case, it is essential that you know how to maintain professionalism, since it will give a good impression of your abilities and skills. However, in order … Read more
Effective communications over the phone require clarity of speech, knowing what you want to convey, and a willingness to engage with someone using good listening skills and prompts. This article provides some of the basics required to effectively communicate during a phone call. Steps Answer the phone specifying who you are. It can be disorienting … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to send an email from your computer as a text message to a phone number. You can do this by entering your recipient’s phone number and their carrier’s email code in the “To” text field of your email service and then typing in a message. Keep in mind that most … Read more
Curved phones, where the screen bends around the edges of the phone, are getting more common because they provide a larger display area and sharper picture. However, they pose problems for protection because cases have a hard time attaching to the curved sections. To keep your curved screen safe, get covers and cases designed for … Read more
Whether your phone has suffered hardware or software damage, some methods of data recovery can still help you. You can most likely recover your data from your broken phone if you used some form of back-ups like iCloud, Google Drive, or Samsung Cloud. If you have a computer handy, you can also download and use … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to use your iPhone’s or Android’s GPS to locate a lost phone, as well as how to track a cellphone using a third-party app. iPhone Open the iCloud website. Go to https://www.icloud.com/ in a browser on your computer. In order for this to work, Find My iPhone must be enabled … Read more
Do you have too many tabs open on your phone? Whether you’re using an Android or an iPhone, you can close all the tabs at once instead of manually swiping on each open tab to close it. This minHour article teaches you how to close all the open tabs on your phone. Closing All Tabs … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to activate a new Verizon iPhone or Android to replace your old iPhone or Android, as well as how to activate most Verizon flip phones. Activating your phone registers it for use on the Verizon network. Keep in mind that purchasing a smartphone or flip phone from a Verizon store … Read more
Do you need to check your telus voicemail from someone else’s phone? The Canadian telecommunications company allows you to check your voicemail from anywhere in the world with another mobile device or landline. This minHour article will teach you how to access your telus voicemail messages remotely and give you some options for managing your … 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