New phone numbers in Mississippi will get a new area code, starting now. Here's what to know about when, where and why the change is happening, how it could affect you. The Mississippi Public Service ...

A quiet shift over the last couple of decades in many places has been the disappearance of the traditional copper phone line. First the corded landline phone was replaced by cordless, then the ...

A short code is similar to a phone number, but shorter, and it can only be used for messaging. Short codes can only be used from mobile phones. They cannot by used to place voice phone calls. Short ...

Spyware can track you, record calls, and steal phone data. Watch for odd behavior, data spikes, unknown apps, and battery drain. Use antivirus, update often, and avoid untrusted app sources. While ...

Type in a few numbers and symbols on your dialer and discover powerful tools, system info, and settings buried deep in your phone. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, ...

A code that prevents a wireless phone from unauthorized use. When explicitly locked, and each time the phone is turned on, it will prompt the user to enter the code before it will allow a call to be ...

Nearly every state requires car insurance, and not having a card or other proof of coverage can be a big hassle and sometimes cost you money. Proof of insurance comes in several forms. It's important ...