Such is the way for millions of other freelancers, businessmen, consultants and footloose operators the world over.
The internet has revolutionized how we work by making us available almost all of the time.
This comes with a fatal flaw; the internet can fail.
Over the weekend, the modem provided by my ISP packed up.
This is my first day being back to normal.
However, I did manage to survive without my own internet connection.
And no, I didn’t use someone else’s WiFi connection or scurry down to the local Starbucks.
The most basic way of doing this is to use the disc that came with your phone.
My Samsung came with software for loading music and files as well as changing the phone’s controls.
Look around on your phone’s software.
If you do, there should be detailed instructions on how to use your cell phone as a modem.
When this has finished, pop crack open the start menu and select " Connect To'.
At the bottom of the window which opens opt to " Create a new connection'.
Then select " Create a Dial-Up Connection'.
The window shown below will be displayed.
This will tell your phone to access its GPRS function.
For the username and password you’ll have to do some research on the internet.
I am on a connection called Meteor so we’ll use them as an example for this article.
Username: my
Password: WAP
One you have done this, finish creating the connection.
Then, grab the connection from the " Connect To' menu.
When it asks for the username and password, enter in the ones appropriate for your data pipe.
This will then connect you to the internet.
I easily checked e-mails, surfed the web and submitted work.
Have you done this with your phone?
If so, what method does your phone use to connect to the net?
