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How To: Add words to the Swype database for faster texting

If there are words that you use often but Swype doesn't know them yet, you can easily add them to the database of your texting program. In this clip, learn all about adding uncommon or unique words to your Skype dictionary so that you can text even faster. You can even add web addresses, e-mails, nicknames and anything else you use often and don't want to tap out.

How To: Go back and correct a mistake while texting with Swype

We all make mistakes and in this tutorial, learn what to do if you decide to go back and change a word after you've already typed it. Fixing a word with Swype - the fastest way of text messaging - is super easy and won't slow you down at all. So, if you've typed that rambling, soul baring text message at 3 am and want to go back and change a few choice words save yourself with this feature.

How To: Use the "word choice window" when texting with Swype

Sometimes there is more than one option for a particular finger Swype. When this happens, Swype will give you a list to choose from so that you can pick whichever word you were hoping to use. Swype is the fastest way to send texts and e-mails available and with a bit of practice you will have it mastered. Just think of Swype as the T9 of 2010 and you will catch on fast.

How To: "Hop" in Swype for harder to recognize words

There are some words that Swype has trouble with. While Swype will still be able to recognize these words, it will make you choose from a list of options. For example, you will run into this problem with the words "put" "pit" and "pot" because on a QWERTY keypad the letters "TYUIOP" are all in a line. In these situations, you may want to "hop" so that your texting stays up to super speeds. Check out this clip for an explanation of "hopping" from the makers of Swype and keep on texting!

How To: Use Swype to text message on a Windows Mobile phone

In this clip, learn all about Swype. Swype is a cool new app that allows you to type at super fast speeds. If your phone has this capability and you are just in too much of a hurry to actually type a word - check it out. You don't even have to remove your finger from the screen! Just swipe your digits over the letters and the phone will magically know what you were trying to say. It's sort of like T9 updated for 2010.

How To: Use Swype to text on your Omnia II cell phone

In this tutorial, learn all about Swype. Swype is an app that you can add to your cell phone to make texting and e-mailing lightening fast. Say goodbye to tap texting - with Swype you just let your finger glide on the keyboard until it creates your desired word. Check out this clip and learn how to install and use Swype on your Samsung Omnia II cell phone (that is running Windows Mobile).

How To: Use punctuation when texting with Swype on your cell

You might be confused when using Swype and need to use punctuation marks. Have no fear! It is actually quite easy. Swype is a revolutionary new app that is available for lots of newer smartphones that allows you to type messages without ever lifting your finger from the keypad. You literally "swype" from letter to letter. Check out this clip for info on how to include proper punctuation marks in your texts.

How To: Erase your Blackberry 7290 cell phone info

In this tutorial, we learn how to erase cell phone information on a Blackberry 7290. First, go to the home page of your screen the scroll to "options" and hit okay. Now, go to "security options" and click okay again. Now, click on "general settings" and click okay, then click on okay once more, and click on "wipe handheld". You will now see a warning, and click "continue" and type in the word to confirm you want to wipe your information. It will now take a couple of minutes to wipe the inform...

How To: Use Swype to text message on your Android phone

Swype is a brand new way to send text messages and e-mails from your cell phone. In this clip, learn how to use this new tool to send the world's fastest messages. With Swype, your fingers will never leave the keypad so you can type in half the time. Check out this tutorial for some helpful tips you can use to Swype on your Android phone.

How To: Unlock any T-Mobile Google G1 Android phone for free

In this tutorial, learn how to save yourself the money you'd pay someone to unlock your Google G1 phone from T-Mobile and do it yourself in just a few quick minutes. This is actually a very easy process and this clip will walk you through the process step by step so you can freely use your phone on any network and not be limited to T-Mobile. This is also helpful if you wish to give away or sell your phone to someone on a new network.

How To: Set a passcode on your Apple iPhone

Thwart would-be snoopers by protecting your Apple iPhone with a passcode. Learn how to set one up with this clip. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this free video tutorial can present a detailed, step-by-step overview of the process in under a minute. For more information, and to get started setting up a passcode on your own iPhone, take a look!

How To: Add a provisioning profile to an iPhone/iPod in iTunes

When you want to test an app you or someone else has compiled (and not released on the App store), you need a provisioning profile added to your device. Fortunately, the process itself is quite easy. So easy, in fact, that this coder's guide can present a complete overview of the process in just over a minute. For more information, and to get started adding provisioning profiles to your own Apple devices, take a look.

How To: Tether your Motorola Droid 3G smartphone

In this clip, learn how to use PDA Net to tether your rooted Droid 3G smartphone to a WiFi network. By tethering your device, you will be able to use it as a portable, wireless modem for anything from other phones to computers to hand held gaming systems. Anything that is WiFi enabled can be tethered to your mobile network with this hack.

How To: Install an Android OS on your iPhone 2G

Not sure what to do with that old 2G iPhone now that there have been three newer versions since then? Don't toss it or let it collect dust! Jump on the Droid bandwagon and turn your old Apple device into an Android just like the EVO. This hack will require a little fancy computer work and a jailbroken iPhone, but it will allow you to access the entire world of Droid without buying a new smartphone. Cool!

How To: Use Trapster 4.2 for iPhone & avoid speeding tickets

In this tutorial, you will learn exactly how to use the Trapster app for your iPhone or iPod Touch. This app is similar to maps, but holds a ton more features. Most importantly, Trapster will give you a heads up for all of the police trap points that are currently on your route. Trapster works because users submit the locations of known traps so you can log in and find them. Stay safe, and avoid tickets with this handy iPhone application.

How To: Copy and paste text on a Google Android smartphone

Often, it's much quicker to copy and paste text than to retype it completely. Fortunately for Droid users, it's easy to copy and paste text on Android phones! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Butterscotch can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just two minutes' time. For detailed instructions, and to get started using copying and pasting on your Android phone yourself, watch this free video tutorial.

How To: Use the Music Player app on a Samsung Reality phone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Samsung Reality smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the phone's various features. Specifically, this video presents a look at the music player in the Reality's Media Center, discussing its Album views, equalizer, skins and homescreen player features.

How To: Use a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of the phone's various features. Specifically, this video demonstrates the unit's Homescreen, virtual QWERTY and wallpaper features.

How To: Set up a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone

Whether you're the proud owner of a Verizon LG Ally Google Android smartphone or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete overview of how to activate and get started using the Ally. For details, and to see what it takes to get started using the LG Ally phone yourself, take a look.

How To: Connect an iPod Touch to Bluetooth devices

DO you have an iPod Touch, but not know how to use Bluetooth devices with it? This video is here to show you the way. It features a simple demonstration of how to connect a Bluetooth device to an iPod touch using it's internal menus. Wireless headphone, playing your music in your car, and all other sorts of Bluetooth functions are now part of your iPod Touch's repertoire!