Cellphone Plan

Like any other electronic device, cell phones run on batteries. And if your battery dies, so does your ability to browse the internet, play games and make phone calls. The good thing is that it doesn’t take long to recharge a dead cell phone battery. With the availability and portability of chargers, you can juice up wherever you go. But while charging up is as simple as connecting your phone to a power source, there’s actually a right way to charge your cell phone to preserve your battery. Many cell phones today use rechargeable lithium ion batteries, which are different from nickel cadmium batteries. These older batteries had to be fully drained and then charged up on a regular basis, or else they would forget how to hold a full charge. Because of this, some people believe that phones with lithium ion batteries also need to be fully charged daily -- but this isn’t the case. The truth is, many people charge their cell phones the wrong way, reducing the life of their battery. Here’s what you need to know the next… Read more

Your children might think you’re playing a practical joke if you hand them an old-fashioned flip phone. From making phone calls to surfing the internet, most people (including children) don’t go anywhere without their phones. In fact, many kids are getting their first phone at a young age - as early as elementary school. This presents a unique challenge for parents. As cell phones become more advanced, you have to learn how to parent a smartphone generation, a generation that doesn't know life without laptops, tablets or globally-connected smartphones. Need tips? Here are a few pointers to help keep your kids grounded and help keep you sane! 1. Do they need a smart phone? Even though your children may beg for their own smartphone, ask yourself, do they really need one? Rather than buying a smartphone just for the sake of buying one, consider the age of your children and how they’ll use the phone. Are they mature enough to handle the freedom and responsibility that comes with a smartphone, such as accessing the internet? Will they keep their phones away at school… Read more

If you’re headed to the gym or hitting the pavement for a workout, your phone might be the second thing you grab after your car keys or gym bag. Most people keep their music library on their cell phone, and with the right workout playlist, you can turn a boring workout into an energetic, high-intensity, calorie-burn session. Plus, with fitness apps, timers and more on your phone, you may not even be able to imagine working out without constantly glancing over at your smartphone. While your phone can provide some necessary motivation for an intense workout, if you're not careful, it can also have a negative impact on your exercise routine. Here’s a look at two ways your phone could be sabotaging your workout, and what you can do to stay on track—literally and figuratively! 1. Your smartphone can slow down your intensity and reduce calorie burn. A high-energy workout session can burn a ton of calories and help you reach weight loss goals faster. But if you allow your cell phone to interfere with your workout, you could end up burning… Read more

If you’ve been dealing with neck pain lately, you might blame it on you sleep position, a pulled muscle or exercise. But depending on how often you text, you could be suffering from a type of neck strain associated with frequent texting. This is known as “text neck,” an overuse syndrome due to poor posture and constantly tilting your head downward when using your cell phone or other electronic device. Similar to other types of muscles strains, this problem may not improve until you correct the underlying issue. Realistically, you might be unable to stop texting, but there are plenty of ways to relieve discomfort and prevent longer-term pain. 1. Raise your phone to eye level. Changing the position of your neck and phone is an excellent way to prevent and relieve text neck pain. Normally when you text, you naturally tilt your head and chin down toward your chest and keep your phone closer to your lap. Going forward, bring your phone up to eye level and make a conscious effort not to tilt your head down. As a rule… Read more