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Why You Should Always Update the Firmware on Your IP Phone

Firmware is basically the unit that controls your hardware and dictates how it will behave. Unlike software (which manages what you can do with the hardware), it runs the operations itself. You can think of firmware as background programming that runs the hardware.

Phone, Everlasting: What If Your Smartphone Never Got Old?

For many of us, when a phone starts slowing down we face a choice: spend the money to try to fix it or get a new one. But could there be a phone that never loses its luster?

What happens to your brain when you check your phone all the time

3 reasons you should get on board with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) now!

Does your small business have a VoIP phone solution yet? No? Blogger Barclay Pollak tells you why that may need to change.

Figure out which apps you should delete from your Android phone

Our phones can sometimes seem like they are running on fumes, barely moving along. When we try to open an app or play a video, it can take forever. Well much of that sluggishness can be due to the fact that many of us have way too many apps on our…

Bored ... And Brilliant? A Challenge To Disconnect From Your Phone

Studies suggest we get our most original ideas when we stop the constant stimulation and let ourselves get bored. The podcast New Tech City is challenging you to disconnect — and see what happens.

You Asked: Am I Addicted to My Phone?

If you feel your smartphone is hurting your health or relationships, the answer may be yes.

Oldies aren't goodies when it comes to phone plans

Why it's probably not good to stick with your current wireless plan.

How to Mess Up Your Life by Trying to Use iMessage on an Android Phone

There are workarounds, but they’re glitchy, and delicate, and can mess up your entire life.

Can I Get Out of My Cell Phone Contract Early?

Can the 50-Minute Phone Rule Change Your Life?

I knew my iPhone and I needed some space when I started spooning it at bedtime.

The secret things you give away through your phone metadata

Two studies explain exactly what people can learn from your metadata...and how to stop them.

How to take control of your Android notifications

It’s time to rein in how often your phone pesters you.

Essential's Andy Rubin teases...half a phone?

How to stop VoIP theft of service

As the use of Voice over IP (VoIP) phones becomes more widespread, so too do security threats against it. And the most common type of VoIP fraud? Theft of service. Let’s examine how it affects your VoIP network and the preventative measures to counter it.

6 Ways to Prevent Your Phone From Distracting You

Knowing when to tune out your voicemails and text messages will not only help you get more done, but will improve the quality of your communications.

Moving Your Phone System to the Cloud: Pros and Cons

If you’ve been wondering whether cloud services might be a good fit for your business, then moving your phone system first could give you some insights into how the process works. This is a great idea for most businesses as well. Your employees can work from anywhere and still get all the amazing features your business phone system offers.

9 Things To Consider Before Choosing A Cloud Phone Provider

We’ve dialed it down to nine simple questions to ask before you buy a new phone system. You’ve decided your business should make the move and upgrade to a cloud-based phone system. But where do you go from here? With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to figure out what type of phone …

What Your Phone Type Says About Your Personality

Whether you prefer an Android or an iPhone might be telling.

What Is Android Auto And How Can You Get It?

Android Auto generated a lot of buzz at CES this year, but what exactly is it and how can you get your hands on it? Let's examine it.