Monday, June 27, 2016

How Can You Keep Yourself Safe At Night With A Cell Phone?

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As a society, it is pretty much accepted that everyone carries a cell phone with them everywhere that they go.

This can have both, positive and negative consequences.

One of the positive consequences, especially with smart phones, is that you can use the phone for several different purposes.

A cell phone is not only for making telephone calls anymore.

One of the ways that you can use the phone, is to protect yourself when you are alone at night.

In the past, the only way that this would be possible is to use the phone to call a friend, or tocall 911.

Now, you can do much more than that.

I'll show you several different ways that a cell phone can help keep you safe at night.

Now if you find yourself alone, you will not have to be afraid.
Cell Phone Saviour
If anything were to happen, you could always just use your phone to help you out of the predicament.

Some of the applications that are out for smart phones are quite unique.

The people that create them have thought of inventive ways that they can utilize the phone and some of its features.

One of these creations was to use the phone as a panic button.

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A panic button means that if you are attacked you can use the phone to make a high pitched noise that will get the attention of any people in the area.

It might even scare off the attacker.

There are several physical devices that you can purchase in the store that would have the same affect but it is great to know that you can have your phone do this as well.

It provides an extra layer of protection that the attacker might not be expecting.
GPS Navigation
Not only can you use your phone as a panic device, you can also use it to tell people your position so that they can find you.


If you ever feel as if you are in trouble, just turn on the phone's GPS system.

Once this is on, you will have a record of where you were at.

This is great for the slight chance that you might show up missing or if you are lost.

Sometimes, even if you are not able to make a phone call, the GPS device will still work.

They run off of a separate satellite, so your last coordinates might still get through.

Also, if you are lost, you can use the map function of the phone to help guide you back to where you are supposed to be.

Especially if the area that you are in, has satellite based pictures in an application such as Google maps.

As you see, there are several ways that you can use your phone to protect you at night.

If you are lost or if you are about to be attack, you can use one of the applications that are available to guide you to safety.
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How To NOT Lose Your Cell Phone



Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Cell Phone Gone?

"Honey, sweetie-pie," I typed, sending my husband a gooey instant message while he was at work. "Sorry to bother you, but could you call me?"
I didn't have to explain why; we'd been through this umpteen times before. Last time he'd called my cell phone for me, it rang ... in my back pocket. Yes, I am a doofus.
But, aw, come on, you know you've done it. Maybe your phone wasn't "lost" in your back pocket, but if you're a normal human being with a mobile you just can't live without, you must have misplaced it at least a time or two, yes?
If so, you know the feeling -- that moment of panic when the phone is not right where it's supposed to be ... which may be any of seventeen places.
Then, when you recover your breath, you break out in a cold sweat. You panic and start rummaging through your underwear drawer, through the laundry basket, the freezer. Your house is a wreck, and then you gasp: *Gasp!* You used your cell on the city bus! Or was it in Wal-Mart? At the dentist's office?
I've been one of the lucky ones, though, always finding my missing mobile within an hour or two and usually in ridiculous places (even once in my sock ... that I was wearing at the time), but my mother wasn't so lucky. She must have dropped it at the Senior Center one day, never to be found again. So I got her a lanyard (her choice of accessory) to wear the phone around her neck. Then, once we'd gotten her a new one and I reprogrammed all of the numbers we could remember and those I could easily look up, I decided to put together this page to offer some suggestions to the rest of the wireless phone-addicted world.
The following are some tips, stories, funnies and handy accessories, as well as what to do if, by chance, your phone joins the millions of other wayward gadgets in the lost-but-never-found piles of the world.

A Simple Way to Keep Track: A comfortable and convenient lanyard

This is a very cheap way to save yourself a lot more money and hassle. My elderly mom used a lanyard just like this, to keep her phone literally at hand all the time. This may not be the best option for someone who's on the go a lot -- to have a phone hanging around your neck -- but for someone like my mom, who was very sedentary and also quite forgetful, this was the perfect solution.
CTCStore Detachable Nectstrap/Lanyard for Cell Phone & MP3 (Black)
There's not much to say about a lanyard like this, except that it's simple and easy and probably best for times when you'll be walking or sitting a lot and want easy access to your phone without the risk of dropping it. My elderly mom had a lanyard like this for her cell phone, which was the perfect solution for her.
 
What to do if you lose your your cell phone
What to do if you lose your your cell phone

What To Do If You DO Lose Your Phone

Several steps to take to try to secure and, hopefuly, find it....

1. First things first: THINK. Where did you have your phone last? If it was in your house and you haven't left, well, nothing to worry about, unless maybe your dog looks like he has indigestion or your toddler just flushed the toilet. Otherwise, take a deep breath and look around. Better yet, if you think the phone was on, call it from your land line or have someone call your cell so you can follow that ring tone or happy little song to the source.
Don't have a land line? Not at home and don't have access to a tele but you do have a computer? Then try this: Go to Where's My Cell Phone? .com a free service by iGoogle. Simply enter your number and listen for a ring. Cool!
2. If that doesn't work, well, then you should call your provider, so some less-than-ethical doobie doesn't run up your bill calling all his (or her) buddies all over the globe. Let your provider know you can't find your phone, but tell them not to cancel your service just yet. Have them deactivate your phone while you continue your search.
Here are the numbers of some common wireless providers:
  • AT&T: (800) 331-0500
  • Verizon Wireless: (800) 922-0204
  • Sprint Nextel (888) 211-4727
  • T-Mobile: (877) 453-1304
3. Now that your phone can't be used, think again. Where have you been since you last saw or used it? Call those places or businesses where your cell might be and ask if it's in their lost-and-found or, if you can give them a specific location where you sat or shopped, perhaps a nice employee or manager might take a look for you.
4. If your phone still hasn't turned up, call your provider back and ask if there is any way, pretty please, that you can get a free replacement. Or perhaps you have insurance that will cover at least part of the new one. If not, don't sink a lot of money in a new phone, because your old beloved might still turn up somewhere (like in that black hole you call a purse perhaps).
5. If you didn't have it before, now's a good time to sign up for insurance on your phone. My experience with Verizon is that it costs $5 per month, and that insurance will cover the cost of a replacement if yours is lost or damaged.
The photo above is in the public domain.

Can You Imagine?

You're away on vacation, oblivious to the fact that your cell phone back home has been stolen, and the thief has run up a $26,000 bill!

A Waterproof Case

Protect your phone (or camera and other items weighing up to 11 ounces) from water, dirt , dust and more and keep them afloat in this 'jellyfish" case, which is airtight down to 5ft. in submersion.
Delkin Jellyfish Floating Waterproof Accessory Kit
This case has a removable wrist strap, waterproof camera clip and flotation ball, as well as a stealth bottle opener. This is another good one for those of us who are really outdoorsy and on or in the water a lot.
 
Universal Flip Phone Case
Sleek and simple, this universal synthetic leather case has a soft interior to protect your phone and fits numerous folding 'clam-shell' style phones. (See the Amazon listing for a full compatibility list.)
 

A Wristlet Case for Your Phone

This wrist wallet comes in a variety of colors and has a snap closure and removable strap. The genuine leather case measures 5 inches long x 1.25 inches thick x 3.75 inches wide, with 2 interior zipper pocket, 6 card slots and center cell phone slot. You can carry your iPhone, Blackberry, HTC or most any cell phone, so this is one of those handy cases that can double as your wallet if you don't carry a lot of cards or change.


Ever Lost Your Cell Phone? - Fess up!

If so, did you find it?

  •  Yep, found it.
  •  Nope, gone for good. (Which is bad.)

A Neoprene Armband Case for Active People - for cell phones, iPODS, & MP3 players

Cellet Neo Armband (10 inches long) for Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 (T-Mobile version), Galaxy S3/SGH-i77 (AT&T), Infuse 4G, HTC EVO 4G, Thunderbolt, Motorla Droid Bionic & Similar Sized Phones - Black
You can use this comfortable armband at the gym or any outdoor activity. I jog a lot, so a case like this would encourage me to bring my phone more often, which would be great to have on longer runs ... just in case.
This case is compatible with lots of different phones.
 

Another Product for Keeping Track of Your Phone While You Run, Hike or Walk Your Dog

Strap it on your arm, your wrist ... your dog? Heck, strap it or clip it wherever you can find a good spot you know you won't part with.

Other Accessories - for keeping your phone hanging around

You can use a lanyard like this (which comes in black and red too) to carry any number of valuables, including your phone, camera, keys and more, so you can grab and use them quickly and easily without worrying that they might slip out of your hands or pocket.
Amzer Detachable Cell Phone Neck Lanyard
This is also a good idea for use when traveling -- and a simple preventative measure against pickpocketing too.
 

A Simple, Cheap Lanyard Can Save You a Lot of Hassle and Expense

Cellet Blue Hand Strap
Just a couple of dollars can help you save hundreds by keeping your phone or other accessories secure.

Tips to Keep Your Mobile Phone Safe

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In this mobile phone-age, all your personal details and information are right in the palm of your hand. From your personal contact details to your bank account details and favorite apps, this small device holds all the information of your life. So, imagine what will happen if all the data gets into the hands of the wrong person? Your personal, official and financial life will be open for them to hack. Play it smart and secure all the data on your mobile phone. There are various ways in which you can keep your android or windows phone safe. An iPhone comes with plenty of security options that don’t allow unauthorized access of information, but for the other phones, it is up to you to boost the security system of your cell phone.
Here are some safety tips you can consider:

Use a passcode or password/Screen Lock

It is the most basic safety net of your mobile phone. It will take you less than a minute to navigate to the privacy option in the phone’s settings to set the password. Preferably use the option of password not visible, so others will not be able to checkout your passkey when you’re typing it. For safety, you should keep changing your password or pattern once in a while.

Install a Reliable Anti-Virus Software

A mobile phone is not just a communicating device, it is a mini computer that you use to browse websites, shop, make payments, and even find places. The chances of downloading a bug or a virus are very high, so you should secure your mobile system with a secure anti-virus software.

Download apps from Reliable Sources

There are hundreds of companies and people designing android and windows apps. While some of them may be genuine, there are many that may not have been designed with enough safety features. When you download such apps, you are providing a space for the internet junk to enter your mobile space. Read reviews of apps and check their ratings before you download apps. To be on the safe side, download apps from Google Playstore, App Store or a reliable source.
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Be Careful When You Go Wireless

There are certain malls and restaurants that entice customers with free Wi-Fi. Though this sounds very interesting and a great option for mobile internet users, you should be careful as free hotspots can be the hot spots for viruses and other malware. Check the authenticity of the free network connectivity before you open your mobile phone network to it.

How do you keep your cell phone safe?

  •  Install an anti-virus program
  •  Have fingerprint/face scanner lock/unlock
  •  Don’t share my mobile location
  •  Avoid using free and unsecure Wi-Fi


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You can get many of the software updates and anti-virus from the mobile phone dealer when you're purchasing the gadget. If you are having trouble after you have used the phone for some time, then you can contact your local mobile phone service center for repair and servicing.