How to Get a Google Voice Phone Number

Google Voice is a free service that allows people to choose a local number for voice mail and calling purposes. You can link your Google Voice number with your cell phone number and/or land line, so that you receive a call on all your phones and easily forward calls to transcribed voice mail when you are unavailable. Follow these directions to get a Google Voice phone number and start to use your account.

Part 1 of 4: Log into Google

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   Go to www.Google.com/voice. Sign into your Google account. All of Google's products are now unified, so you will use the same username and password you use for Gmail.

   • If you do not use any Google products currently, then you will want to create a Google account. Go to accounts.google.com/NewAccount to enter your information and sign up.
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   Wait for the prompt on the Google.com/voice site that says "Set up your Google Voice Number."

   • If the prompt does not appear, click on the link that says "Get a Google Voice Number" on the left hand side of the page.

Part 2 of 4: Choose a Google Voice Number

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   Click on the "I want a new number" button in the first set up prompt.

   • You have the option to set up the Google Voice account with your mobile phone number. That will keep you from being able to use some of Google Voice's features. You can always use your Google Voice number in conjunction with your mobile phone number.
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   Enter your zip code or area code to find an available local number. Click "Next."

   • If no phone numbers are available, enter a nearby zip code. Some large metropolitan areas do not have local phone numbers available.
   • If you are starting a Google Voice account in order to make free phone calls within the US or Canada, you can choose a phone in the zip code where your most-called family members or friends live. People who use land lines can call your Google Voice number free of charge, and it will ring on your cell phone number.
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   Choose your number from a list of numbers when you find a zip code with available phone numbers. Click on the circle next to the number and choose "Continue."

   • Remember that you must pay to switch your number in the future, so choose well.
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   Enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access your phone number.Write down the number or make sure you can remember it.

Part 3 of 4: Forwarding Google Voice Calls

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   Look for a prompt that asks you to link a forwarding number to your account.You can set up multiple numbers in the future, but this will allow you to connect your accounts now.
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   Enter the number of your choice. Select what type of phone it is.
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   Find the confirmation number on the next prompt screen. Click the "Call Me Now" button to verify it. Make sure your other phone is nearby so that you can answer it.

   • The confirmation allows Google Voice to ensure that you are using a forwarding phone that belongs to you.
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   Answer the phone. Type in the confirmation number when prompted.
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   Continue following the prompts to set up your personal voice mail message.One of the main advantages of Google Voice is that it offers digital voice mail with transcription so that you can get voice mail messages on your Gmail account.

Part 4 of 4: Google Voice Number Settings

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   Return to Google.com/Voice to see your account history.
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   Change the settings by clicking on the gear icon on the top right part of the page.
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   Remove call screening. Save your changes.

   • Call screening makes the person who is calling enter their name. It also tells them that they are using Google Voice. Most Google Voice users prefer a transparent system that users do not know is pulled together using Google Voice.
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   Add your credit card information under the "Billing" tab. This is only necessary if you want to make cheap international calls. You can check the rates for calls to foreign countries before you call.
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   Download the Google Voice application onto your smart phone if you are using an Android, Blackberry or iPhone. Using the app will allow you to call from your Google Voice number, send and receive text messages on your phone and view history easily on your phone.
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   Load your contacts using Google Contacts. You can also import contacts from your phone or other sources.
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   Pay $10 to change your Google Voice number. If you move, paying the fee will transfer your history and your contacts. It will also keep your old number for 3 months while you transfer new information to your contacts.

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Things You'll Need

• Google account
• Local zip code
• Mobile/land line phones for forwarding
• Google Voice application
• Credit card information (optional)
• Google Contacts

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How to Fix Problems with a MacBook Pro AC Adapter

When you buy an Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro, a power adapter comes with the system. Depending upon the model you have, you may have an 85W adapter or a 60 W adapter. You can use the adapter to charge the computer or to run it from a wall outlet. While these adapters are durable, they might start getting problems with time. Some adapters might get quite hot when you use them and some won't charge the unit. 

If you have a faulty Macbook Pro AC adapter, the easiest solution is to get it replaced by a brand new adapter. You can buy it from the Apple Store or an authorized reseller. Resellers often offer the best prices. 

Before buying a new 85W Magsafe power adapter, you may want to check whether you can fix the problem. Here are a few things you should do.

Unplug the adapter for a while. Apple adapters have a tendency to get very hot. Because of this reason, they come with a temperature sensor. If it overheats the sensor will shut it off. 

Some wall circuits may have excessive voltage spikes and drops. If they occur, the adapter may find it difficult to manage them. These spikes may cause the over-voltage protection circuit of the adapter to shut off. So unplug the unit from the computer and the wall. Put it in a well-ventilated area for about 10 minutes. This will most probably fix the problem. 

Poor cabling is another problem that affects adapters. Dirty contacts and broken cables can both prevent the adapter from working properly. Check the contacts to see if there're any obstructions. 

Apple provides an extension cable or a small plug with the adapter. Try using this to see if you can get the adapter working. Make sure that the indicator light is glowing green or amber. If it is charging the battery, it will glow amber. If it is not charging, but supplying power, it will glow green. Blinking lights or red lights almost always indicate a problem. If you find blinking lights, you should consider resetting your computer's system management controller. 

If none of these issues solve your problem, you will have to buy a new AC power adapter. You can find excellent replacement adapters at dvwarehouse.com. DV Warehouse is an authorized Apple reseller that offers the best prices on Apple products and Mac Parts at a Discount.

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How to Insert Custom CSS Codes into Blogger Blog Template

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are mainly used to styling your Web Pages or change the looks of your Blog. Everyone wants to make his/her blog different and unique from others either by changing layouts or adding some elements apart from your niche.

There are mainly five options for adding CSS codes into blogger blog and you have to choose one of them as the best option which you can easily apply to your blog. Generally, the choice for adding/changing CSS codes will depend on your needs like whether you want to add CSS for the entire blog or just want to style any particular element viz. Sidebar, footer, single post, specific Gadget etc.

1) Add CSS in the Blogger Template Designer

This is a simple and best option for those who are new to the world of blogging. In this method you need not worry about the error to be faced while adding CSS codes into blogger template.

This customized preference has been provided by the Blogger’s Template Designerand you can change any aspect of your blog by adding CSS codes into the Add CSSfield located under Advanced Tab.

The best part of this tool is that you can see the return instantly in a live preview beneath the editor.

Step-1:

Login to your blogger account at blogger.com/home and click on the particular blog.

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From your blog Dashboard, go to the Template Tab of your blog and click onCustomize button.

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Under the Advanced Tab menu on left pane, scroll down and select Add CSS. However, if you are using a third party Blogger Template, there may be only Add CSS sub-menu on the right pane.

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Now you can add CSS in the field located under Add Custom CSS to override existing styles of your blog.

2) Add CSS through Edit HTML of Blog Template

To use this method, you should have some basic knowledge about HTML Editor of blogger blog template. In other words, if you are familiar with HTML codes, you can add CSS codes more easily into your blog.

However, I strongly recommend you to please download a copy of your blog template before making any changes or editing the code.

For adding any CSS code into blogger template directly, go to the Template Tab of your blog and click on the Edit HTML button.

In the open HTML Editor of your blog, you will see a bunch of lines with various codes. Click or put your mouse pointer anywhere in the given codes and search for ]]>

Now, before or above ]]>

 add your CSS codes to change almost any aspect of your blog’s appearance. Note that each Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) starts with a tag name and CSS codes shall be inserted between the {Brackets} in the style sheet.

For Example:

/* CSS Codes sample for body tag */

body {font-family:"Times New Roman",Serif;

color:#123456;

background:#654321;

border:solid 2px red;

}

After adding the codes click on Preview Template to see the effects and then only save template. You may also add your CSS between anywhere in the template but it should be better to insert it before closing the 

 tag.

3) Insert CSS codes through Gadgets

This method is also risk free and it can be useful for newcomer of blogging platform. Further, if you have bunch of Open Codes of CSS, this approach will be user friendly.

Just visit your blog Dashboard and go to the Layout tab and then click on any Add a Gadget link provided on the widget areas of your blog.

Now, scroll down and click on HTML/JavaScript and then add your CSS codes there between

4) Link external CSS files into Blog

Beginner shall not use this method as because it takes lots of care and technical knowledge like adding CSS through Edit HTML of Blog Template.

But, we have a simple trick for that. So, if you have external CSS file and want to link the externally hosted CSS file to your blog template then you can do this as follows:

type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="your-externally-hosted-style.css">

Go to your blog template Editor and search for  tag and then add the above HTML codes with the link of your externally hosted style.css file after/below the  or before/above the 

.

However, the link tag must be placed within the  ...  element only. The rel attribute with the value “stylesheet” allow the browser to recognize that the href attribute gives the Web address (URL) for your style sheet.

5) Add CSS for Single Post of your Blog

This technique is to be used for inline style. In other words, you may apply this method for a specific blog post or webpage.

Accordingly, if you want to do one-time formatting for a particular piece of text in your blog post. Here is the format to style it:

style="CSS Codes here">Write your text here

Suppose you want to style a particular text (Showeblogin) in a specific paragraph then you may do this with the help of this simple coding.

Go to the post editor (HTML) instead of compose mode of that particular blog post and add the following CSS codes:

style="color:red;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f3f3f3;">Showeblogin

Enjoy!

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