A while back, I posted about using your computer for more than just computing. In that post, I discussed some of the issues of e-waste (a.k.a., unwanted electronic devices that end up in landfills or worse places). Mobile phones are another big player when it comes to e-waste. But don't just use your phone to make phone calls. Today's mobile phones do so much more. Depending on your exact model, you might be able to do the following:- Make phone calls (of course)
- Take pictures
- Record your appointments and contacts
- Send notes to yourself
- Listen to music
- Watch videos and movies
- And more
Each of these tasks could be completed by an individual electronic device. But why waste all that money? Get a good mobile phone and save yourself the hassle.
Idea #4 is one of the most interesting. I often send email reminders to myself via my cell phone. When I'm in the car and need to remember to send some thank you notes, I just type a quick message and email it to myself. If your phone is capable of sending a text message, simply send a test message to an email address (instead of a phone number). My phone is synced with all of my contacts (which includes myself), so there is no need to type in my email address. I just select it from the list. I save paper and time!
What else do you do with your phone?
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