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Many of us need to take a second to count how many different devices we have, and another second to remember where they all are. When one happens to be in another room, it can bring everything to a screeching halt if you need to check your messages. Now, with NumberLink, you can send messages to any device without missing a beat.
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How do I use NumberLink to send messages to any device?

Many of us need to take a second to count how many different devices we have, and another second to remember where they all are. When one happens to be in another room, it can bring everything to a screeching halt if you need to check your messages. Now, with NumberLink, you can send messages to any device without missing a beat.

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How can NumberLink give me better phone parental oversight?

So you’ve already gotten your child a dumbphone, or maybe you’re thinking about it. It’s a great way to sidestep the dangers of social media early on. But maybe you’re still concerned about who they’re texting. With NumberLink by Sunbeam Wireless, you can rest easy and get a notification on your device for every text and call they make.

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How can I use NumberLink to limit my smartphone use?

It’s not uncommon these days to have a separate smartphone for work, usually packed with many productivity apps needed and sometimes required for the day to day. But what if you don’t want to bring it home with you? With NumberLink by Sunbeam, leave the smartphone at the office and still get important texts and calls on your Sunbeam phone.

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Can I still group message on my dumbphone?

There are certain tools that we’ve come to view as indispensable on our phones, like GPS, weather, or a data hotspot. If you’re considering a dumbphone, another tool you might be worried about losing is group messaging with family and friends. This guide will walk you through all the steps you need to know to ensure you can still stay in the loop with your family and friend groups when it counts.

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How do I set up my dumbphone with my network?

Fewer notifications, more practical tools for daily life, and more time to do more of what matters — these are a few reasons why many are turning to dumbphones. But ensuring network compatibility, finding the right provider, and setting it up properly can be unexpectedly complex. Use this guide to learn everything you need to know to set up your dumbphone with your network.

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Which type of dumbphone should I get?

As dumbphones grow in popularity, so has an abundance in choice. There’s a wide range of feature flexibility among the big brands, and it might seem daunting to find the best dumbphone to fit your needs and goals. Check out our overview of popular models both with and without user-installed apps as well as some tips on how to dumbify your current smartphone.

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Is a dumbphone a good fit for me?

As more people become fed up with screen fatigue, social media addiction, and other tradeoffs that come with the convenience of smartphones, they’re turning to dumbphones for a more intentional digital experience. Is a dumbphone a good fit for you? Everyone is different, and your personal lifestyle, professional, and social setup will determine how difficult it is to make the switch. Read on for an honest assessment of the pros and cons.

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Cognitive Offloading: Is AI harming our critical thinking skills?

Calculators, GPS, and search engines are all external tools that we’ve used to offload cognitive energy and make tasks easier and efficient. With the rise of Generative AI, many of us are choosing to offload more tasks than ever, possibly to the detriment of our fundamental problem solving and creative abilities. Is AI harming our critical thinking skills?

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Back to Basics: How dumbphones for kids encourage healthy digital development

Have you ever felt strangely grateful for a pre-smartphone and social media childhood? We had the chance to gradually grow and adapt with these technologies. Today, kids and teens are being thrust into a world that revolves around being online all the time. It might be smart to start them out on a dumbphone, so they can experience the same slow digital development that we did.

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