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We'll walk you through the tasks that will help you get the most out of your smartphone.
How to Get MMS on Your iPhone
AT&T has (finally) activated MMS for the iPhone. Here's how you use iPhone MMS.
How to Set Up Push Gmail on the iPhone
Push Gmail offers a faster way to get new e-mail messages on your iPhone. Here's a guide to adding this handy feature.
How to Sync Your Palm Pre With iTunes
Syncing your Palm Pre smartphone with iTunes can be a really handy way to transfer music and photos to your phone. Here's how to sync your Palm Pre with iTunes.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Headset to a Palm Pre
Using a Bluetooth headset with your Palm Pre can be a liberating experience. It keeps your hands free, which is not just convenient -- it's also a much safer way to use your phone while driving. Here's how to do it.
How to Transfer Contacts to Your Palm Pre from Microsoft Outlook
If you have a shiny new Palm Pre, you'll want to get your contacts on there. Here's a step-by-step guide to transferring contacts from Microsoft Outlook to your Palm Pre.
How to Set Up a New iPhone
Whether you purchased your iPhone in the store or ordered it online, you still need to connect it to iTunes to get it up and running. Doing so allows you to transfer information and data (including your music collection and more) to your new iPhone.
How to Update Your iPhone's Software
Updating your iPhone's software is one way to make sure you're taking advantage of all its features. Here's a step-by-step guide that tells you how to update your iPhone software.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Headset to an iPhone
Using a Bluetooth headset can be a liberating experience. Here's how to connect (or "pair") a Bluetooth headset to an iPhone.
How to Use Your BlackBerry as a Tethered Modem
Using your BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem is a great way to get connected to the Internet when you don't have access to another network. Here's a step-by-step guide.
Catch the Beijing Summer Olympics on Your Mobile Phone
You don't have to be tied to your TV to catch the action of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The Web browser on your smartphone can let you access news, results, and--in some cases--video highlights from the Games while you're on the go. Here are some tips on where to find mobile Olympic coverage.
How to Restore an iPhone
Restoring your iPhone to its original factory settings is a way to repair any damages you've done to the phone by downloading unauthorized software. It's not guaranteed to fix your problems, but it is your best bet. Here's a step-by-step tutorial that walks you through the steps needed to restore your iPhone.
How to View Word Documents on Your iPhone
The iPhone has its strengths, to be sure. Unfortunately, productivity software is not the iPhone's strong point. Apple's smartphone does not come with any applications designed to let you create, view, or edit word processing documents or spreadsheets. Here's an easy way to access your files from your phone.
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