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Despite longer live spans, almost half a million people die of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) each year, many of them preventable.
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How To: Send & Receive Apple Pay Cash via Messages on Your iPhone
You can send and receive money from your iPhone using Venmo, Square Cash, Facebook Messenger, and even Snapchat. There's also Zelle, which offers quick-pay solutions in major banking apps such as Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo. However, Apple has a built-in system to transfer money, with person-to-person payments being available in the Messages app ever since iOS 11.2.
News: Pertussis Booster During Pregnancy Helps Protect Babies Too Young for Vaccination
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease that can be life-threatening for young children. New research backs a recommendation that all pregnant women receive a pertussis booster with each pregnancy, as it can help their infants fight off the infection.
How To: Auto-Mute Group Chat Notifications Before They Get Annoying
If you have any group chats going, you're surely familiar with this scenario: One person sends a picture, then, within 30 seconds or so, all other participants chime in with one-word responses like "Cute," or "Awesome." It's a social nicety, so you have to expect this behavior, but that doesn't make it any less annoying when your phone randomly beeps and vibrates ten times in a row because of it.
News: Save Money with These Awesome Freebies from Your Cellular Provider
Cellular carriers like to nickel-and-dime us out of every bit of money they can feasibly justify, so as consumers, we owe it to ourselves to make sure that we're getting our money's worth.
How To: Send & Receive SMS Texts on Your Computer for Free
There's no iMessage app on Android, so unlike the folks who own both an iPhone and a Mac, we have to rely on third-party solutions to send and receive SMS messages from our computers. But on the bright side, this means we don't have to buy an exorbitantly expensive desktop or laptop to respond to texts when our phones are out of reach, because Android is all about cross-platform compatibility instead of chaining you to an ecosystem.
How To: Use Text Messages to Surf the Web on Your Phone Without Any Data
In places like underground bars or national parks, your phone's Internet service is sure to slow down to a very sluggish pace, making it difficult to surf the web. Or worst case, data will be non-existent, leaving you with only low-level network support for calls and SMS text messages.
How To: Bypass Android's File Type Restrictions on Bluetooth File Sharing
Bluetooth has been a staple on every Android smartphone ever since they began taking over our lives. Despite the fact that every device seems to have the ability to share files with one another, there is a limit to the types of files that can be shared between them.
Pro Tip: How to Text Best Buy & Other Businesses for Quick Information on Gadget Availability
I wonder if Best Buy has any Note 3's for sale?? When trying to figure out when something is in stock, we usually either check online or call the store to talk to someone. If certain products are out of stock the process might be tedious, with having to find phone numbers and calling several stores.
How To: Save Battery Power on a Samsung Galaxy S4 with Moto X Style "Active Display" Notifications
According to a new study, the majority of smartphone users check their devices 150 times a day. While that number may seem incredibly high at first glance, the influx of notifications and amount of social media apps available reduce the initial shock and make the number seem not so preposterous after all. Yeah, even on a date.
How To: Turn an iPad into an iPhone
Watch this video to learn how to use a hack to make your iPad capable of making and receiving phone calls. With a jailbroken iPad you can have the biggest iPhone on the planet. Check out this guide to some really cool Cydia apps.
How To: Draw a beautiful Mother's Day bouquet for your Mom
Nothing touches a mother's heart more than receiving a handcrafted gift. If you're looking for ideas of what to get mom this mother's day, watch this video and learn how to draw her a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Your mom will love it.
How To: Enable zone transfers in the name server tab in the Windows Server DNS console
If you ever use NS lookup in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, you have to permit the machine running it to accept zone transfers. To do so, follow the instructions in this video. This video will show you how to use the name servers tab in DNS to allow machines to receive DNS lookups.
How To: Send unlimited gifts in Farmville in a few minutes
In Zynga's uber popular web game Farmville, you really do receive as much as you give out. Being a good neighbor to your cyber friends means you score lots of loot - via Farmville "gifts" - but you gotta send a few, too.
How To: Fold a square shaped gift box with a star knob
This beautiful geometric box, which reminds us of midcentury abstract expressionist paintings, is a wonderful handmade way to showcase a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart.
How To: Find the Visceral Games logo Easter Egg in Dead Space 2
This tutorial demonstrates where to find this particular Easter Egg in Dead Space 2. In the same level where you first receive your plasma cutter, take a look at the X-ray machine to find the Visceral Games logo, complete with V.
How To: Shoot a timelapse with a Canon DSLR camera
In this video tutorial from renowned DSLR cinematographer Philip Bloom and the staff of Vimeo, we receive some tips on how to shoot a timelapse with a DSLR like the Canon 7D, T2i (550D) or 5D Mark II.
How To: Enable visual voicemail with Google Voice on a T-Mobile G2
Use Google Voice to transcribe voicemails received on your T-Mobile G2! This clip will teach you how. Whether you're the proud owner of a a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at T-Mobile.
How To: Send and receive text messages on an LG Cosmos Touch
Send text messages on your LG Cosmos Touch cell phone! Whether you're the new owner of an LG Cosmos or merely thinking about picking one up, you're sure to enjoy this video guide from the folks at Wireless Zone, which presents a complete overview of how to use the phone's various messaging tools.
How To: Dress up your poinsettia with golden fabric wrap
Chances are you will have a poinsettia plant in your house before the end of the holiday season, whether it's due to them being on sale at the local grocery store or you receiving them as a hostess gift.
How To: Grow and take care of poinsettia year round
More likely than not this holiday season you'll either be buying a poinsettia plant or will receive one as a hostess present. Rather than letting yours wither away and die as you forget repeatedly that it may need a little water to survive, check out this gardening tip video to learn how to take care of them year round.
How To: Use the official Google Voice app on an Apple iPhone 4 (iOS 4.2)
Learn how to use the official Google Voice app on an Apple iPhone 4! Specifically, this video guide from IntoMobile addresses how to choose a number, create and edit contacts, make and receive phone calls, write SMS text messages and set up push notifications. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using Google Voice on your own Apple iPhone 4, take a look.
How To: Navigate the user interface on a Samsung Galaxy Google Android smartphone
New owner of a Samsung Galaxy? Thinking of picking one up? In this Galaxy owner's guide, you'll learn how to get around this Google Android phone's user interface (UI for short) to do things like send and read messages, make and receive calls and surf the web using the phone's web browser.
How To: Craft a vintage inspired paper flower
The biggest pro paper flowers have over real flowers is that they last a hell of a lot longer. So whoever receives your paper flower will be able to cherish the present for longer than a few days.
How To: Unsend an email message in Google Gmail
Regret hitting send? With Google Gmail's Undo Send feature, you can delete it before your recipient ever receives it. This video guide will teach you how to enable and use the Google Labs Undo Send tool. Watch for detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To: Receive and make video phone calls on an Apple computer with FaceTime for Mac
Looking for the low-down on how to use FaceTime for Mac? Look no further: This brief video tutorial will teach you everything you need to know. To learn more, and to get started making and taking video calls on your own Apple Mac OS X computer, watch this video guide.
How To: Solve the stone prisoner sliding puzzle in in Dragon Age: Origins
You will need to have received the DLC "The Stone Prisoner" to access this content. If you have it, you will run across a sliding stone puzzle. This video demonstrates one way for you to solve it and free the demon kitty.
How To: Send SMS text messages on a Windows Phone 7 smartphone
In this clip, we learn how to send and receive text messages on a Windows Phone 7. Whether you're the proud owner of a Microsoft Windows Phone 7 smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using the messaging app on the Windows Phone 7 yourself, take a look!
How To: Calibrate a high-definition television when setting up a home theatre
In this tutorial, we receive some tips on how to calibrate a high-definition television when setting up a home theatre. For a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this home-theatre how-to from the folks at CNET.
How To: Enable the MMS feature on your BlackBerry Curve PDA
Even though your Blackberry Curve comes with MMS capabilities, the factory settings do not have this turned on. To turn on MMS, you'll have to go within several settings on your phone and adjust them in order to be able to receive MMS messages.
How To: Receive a phone call in your Google Gmail inbox with Gmail
In this clip, you'll learn how to answer incoming phone calls from your Google Gmail inbox using Google Voice. For more information, including a complete demonstration, and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using this trick yourself, take a look.
How To: Script a Java popup window and add it to your Flash based website
The Java windows can pop up and alert your user to important aspects of your website - such as receiving a forum message. This tutorial shows you how to make your own Java-style popup alert window using Action Script 3 and add it to your Flash-based website.
How To: Send, receive and read SMS text messages on a Verizon Salute cell phone
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the SMS and MMS text messaging features on a Verizon Wireless Salute. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started messaging on your own Salute, watch this helpful video guide.
How To: Send and read SMS text messages on a Motorola Droid 2 smartphone
Want to know how to send and receive text messages on a Droid 2 cell phone? Whether you're a proud owner of the Moto Droid 2 Google Android smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Create & send text messages on a Motorola Droid phone
Need a primer on how to send and receive SMS text messages on the Droid? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a Motorola Droid Google Android smartphone or are considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this hands-on guide. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Prevent oversudsing in your front load washer
If you've received a message letting you know that there are too many suds in your machine, you have a problem that should be fixed soon. Otherwise you'll have a machine that doesn't work and may need repair.
How To: Get Gmail notifications in Google Chrome
If you use Google Chrome and have a Gmail account, you're sure to like the trick outlined in this guide. With a simple extension called Gmail Notifier for Chrome, you'll always be notified of new email as it arrives in your inbox. For detailed instructions, and to get started receiving Gmail notifications in Google Chrome yourself, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Make a square-knot friendship bracelet
In this video, learn how to design a super easy friendship bracelet. In this clip, you will learn the square-knot pattern, which is one of the most simple ones. Your friends will love receiving these bracelets as gifts and you will love making them for everyone you know.
How To: Send & receive text messages on an LG Cosmos VN250
Send text messages on your LG Cosmos VN250 cell phone! Whether you're the new owner of an LG Cosmos or merely thinking about picking one up, you're sure to enjoy this video guide from the folks at Wireless Zone, which presents a complete overview of how to use the phone's various messaging tools.
How To: Use the messaging features on a Samsung Reality phone
Looking for instructions on how to use the various messaging features available on your Samsung Reality mobile smartphone? You're in luck. This free video tutorial will see that you need everything you need to know to send and receive email and SMS text messages. For thorough instructions, watch this cell phone guide.