Update your Facebook status via text
No internet connection is required to update Facebook status.
Must set up Facebook SMS and add mobile number.
If you're part of the social networking craze and Facebook is on your radar, don't be tied to your computer updating your status for friends and colleagues. Instead of visiting Facebook in a browser to post updates, post status updates via text. Just sign up for Facebook's free text messaging service.
02 out of 05Mobile Weibo on X (formerly Twitter)
Add your mobile number to access more security features.
You can't choose which account can edit notification settings.
When talking about the Internet, it's hard not to mention X. The site, which began as a free microblogging service for computer users, has expanded into text messaging so users can send and receive tweets via text message. Sign up for the service and send your posts via text message.
03 out of 05Enter the sweepstakes
It's so easy!
Don't know if the contest is legal or safe.
Text messaging is one of the most popular ways to enter sweepstakes. You do not have to be on a computer or use your smartphone's mobile web browser to enter the Sweepstakes. If there's a contest that interests you while you're out and about, text to enter. Some games will let you know within seconds whether you've won or not.
04 out of 05Send email to mobile phone
The quick and easy way to send email.
It is essential to know which carrier the text email recipient uses.
Even if neither you nor your contacts have configured email on your phone, your phone will have an email address that begins with a phone number. Send it a text message from your phone just like sending an email from your computer. You can also forward emails to this address.
Emails sent as SMS are broken into multiple short texts.
05 out of 05buy mortgage
Save money through lower rates and fees.
Getting help can be more difficult.
Many web services provide alerts via SMS messages. If you're looking for great mortgage rates, subscribe to Quicken Loans' daily text updates. You'll receive a daily text message with current mortgage rates, promotions and prize draws.
