Just because you don’t have a smart phone doesn’t mean you can’t access the internet. If you can send text messages, you can search Google with your phone.
Text your search query to 466453 (“Google” on most devices) and Google will text you back your results. You may receive multiple messages back, so beware if you have a limited texting plan.
If you’re a fan of making lists, you might find it useful to share your lists with friends online, view them on your phone/iPad/iPod, or access them from any computer. Here are my top three (free) list-making tools on the web:
If you have old computers, batteries, or phones laying around the house, don’t throw them away! They can easily be reused or recycled (often for a good cause). Check out the links below for more details.
SMS stands for Short Message Service, otherwise known as your typical cell phone text message. It allows the exchange of text messages that are up to 160 characters in length.
MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. It extends the SMS capability to include multimedia like pictures, videos, and ringtones.
Think before you text - not everyone has unlimited texting plans!
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