I know I’ve reviewed giffgaff before, but this time I’d like to talk specifically about the comparison of giffgaff to other mobile contracts. Bear in mind that giffgaff is pay as you go only, but I happen to think the goodybags are tough competition to mobile contracts. For just a tenner a month (no contract), …
Category Archive: Quick fixes and tips
Any quick fixes and tips that GEEK! write about will be placed in this category.
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Apr
24
2010
Quick tip:Save yourself a bit – buy a new faceplate instead of a new phone
Tired of a crack in your phone’s screen or those infuriating scratches, but can’t afford a new phone? Why not just buy a new faceplate. I recently bought a brand new faceplate for my Nokia 3120 Classic and it looks so much better! I can see the screen when I write a text. A brand …
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Mar
12
2010
Get the latest firmware on your 3 Mi-Fi with loads of new features (including web admin)
If you’ve been using 3 Mi-Fi for a little (which I have), you may have come to really like it. It’s generally very fast, and is so convenient for train journeys and travelling. However, there are a few drawbacks such as no web admin and a stupid wi-fi sleep time. I’ve found a firmware update …
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Mar
01
2010
Fake UPS email
Yeah right – as if this is legit! Nice try, jerk! It goes without saying, don’t open emails with zipped attachments unless you’re absolutely sure what’s in it and who it is from. Opening this one would have got me a trojan.
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Feb
24
2010
Quick tip: Get round JustHost’s expensive UK telephone support
Avoid the expensive 0871 number I love JustHost (it’s a referral link I know – if you join I’ll get a little cash for it. I have to make a bit of money for the site! Thanks very much if you do sign up – it’s no extra cost to you)- it’s perfect. I’ve been …
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