For those of you who are new to PockeTwit, you may find that in its current beta state it's not the most intuitive finger friendly experience. So, I have just a couple of tips so that you can get past that issue and see the real power behind the application:
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Have you been considering installing a car mount and device holder for your phone? Intimidated by the process? Join me in a short video demonstrating just how simple the process is to install a car mount and device holder.
The reason most of us ever started using a Palm was to manage our personal information. Contacts, calendar, and tasks became so much easier to track and control on an electronic device than a day planner. We have taken for granted that our PIM (Personal Information Management) data would be available whenever we needed, either on our desktops or our handhelds. We controlled what we transferred from the handheld to the desktop or vice versa, and we controlled when we made the transfer.
It comes as no surprise that I enjoy Twitter. I might even have an unhealthy obsession with the service. On my trip to Hawaii I twittered everything we did and everywhere we went. My wife was not amused.
I experienced this today where all of sudden apps installed on the MiniSD card won't launch. The problem is for some reason "StorageCard" is now volume labeled as "StorageCard2" so that breaks all the links.
Now I thought this was a really cool idea once before I watched this video but you better be careful with the soldering of the one wire needed to make this happen..
I first saw this on GIzmodo and thought it would be a great tip to share. I already wrap all my headphones with this technique but never thought of video taping it..Lol. Either way give it a watch and try for yourself! Let us know what you think.
Now we all love to trick out our phones with the newest applications or the hottest cases by companies like Vaja Cases but this is just WILD!. Kei Stylist Kustoms does some killer custom designs by tricking out your phones! I must say this would be pretty cool for my Cingular Blackjack!
My good pal Jake Ludington sent me up a note wanting to inform our readers that he has fingured out how to sync Google Calendar with Outlook and Smartphones automatically!! Yes automatically!!
If you are in the market for a Tablet PC or you already have one you have to see what the team over at GottaBeMobile has been doing. They have started a series of Ink Shows that I personally have learned a tremendous amount of information!
Our very own Mickey aka gt2697 has such a tremendous amount of information on cell phone technology. This is show #2 of The Cell Phone Junkie. On this episode he answers some listene questions and talks about some cell phone commercials.
Our very own Mickey aka gt2697 has such a tremendous amount of information on cell phone technology just launched his own podcast! This is show #1 of The Cell Phone Junkie. On this episode he discusses his background and passion of the cellular phone industry. Also, the differences between the 4 major US carriers and a basic overview of each.
Yeah yeah, enough of the Motorola Q news, right? Well, too bad, here’s another one for ya. Many of you are always so worried about scratching the front screen of the Motorola Q. Well here is a demo video you can watch with them going at an iPOD Nano with a pen and a key, to show how scratch-resistant it is. For those who dont have a Motorola Q dont worry they carry a shield for basically every gadget out on the market.
The Motorola Q is full of hidden gems. As you start uncovering all of the pieces you will look for cool options for your new smartphone. Since the Motorola Q has a fantastic set of stereo speakers why not take advantage of the capability? Well if you are an XM Radio customer many people aren't aware of a fantastic website www.minixm.com..
So does that mean I need a recipe for making beer? Nope...it was just my way of getting your attention. Do you know what all the acronyms stand for that we see everyday? Did you know that BREW stands for Binary Runtine Environment for Wireless?
Here's five essential product support related websites that you'll want to visit. I found them informative and interesting with something for everyone.
Music lovers like you in 21 countries around the globe have purchased nearly one billion songs from the iTunes Music Store. And as they count down to this massive milestone in digital music history, they would like to thank you for joining them.
Do you have a few dead pixels on your LCD screen? Very frustrating but there might be an easy fix for you to take and best of all, it is free!
Convert exchange rates, measurement units, and more.
Mobile Firefox is an easy to use mobile version of Firefox 1.5. It has been optimized to run Firefox from any CDROM, DVD, USB Drive, or hard drive. No installation is required. I thought this was pretty interesting so I tried it using a Thumb Drive I had....works very nicely!
If you like playing games on your PC, then this is worth looking at because it will allow you to find the right games for you. With Windows Game Advisor, you can watch demos, scan your computer for required hardware, and download bonus game content.
We do too much, too fast, and often forget to take important safeguards. This can save you years of aggravation----
Using my K-JAM has been a terrific experience but using Voice Command with a bluetooth headset has not been a good experience --- that is until now.
Did you know that you can easily upgrade your memory from 64MB to 128MB ? And best of all, it is fully recognized by the OS.
Do you shop by catalog? More and more all of us are moving toward this trend and retailers are making the experience better and better. I was impressed with HP Shopping's NEW e-catalog. There are some great deals that may interest you.
For those of us that use Cingular, sometimes it is a great connection and often it is not. Jake Ludington's MediaBlab had some cool tips that either reaffirm what you already knew or help you out with what you don't.
Keep track of the news, weather, e-mail, and other information with interactive MSN Screen Saver (beta).
Unwiredtec, Inc. has released the second version of a free online ringtone converter available at www.convert-ringtones.com. The free system is targeted at individuals and companies that need to convert ringtones for their mobile phones occasionally, on a one-to-one basis.
If you haven't tried this, you will be amazed at the quality of the video. Smile, wave or say hello to anyone, anywhere in the world. As you'd expect from Skype, their new video calling just works and the quality is great. And it's completely free!
I don't know about you but when I see the word FREE, I always look. I don't always take it but I always look. Well, here is something FREE and my guess is that if you don't already have them, you will take several!
TrekEight, LLC announced SpywareNuker XT, its fourth-generation anti-spyware software, now featuring Active Protection. Previously available only in TrekEight's professional-level INAC line, the latest iteration of the SpywareNuker series brings this critical protection to the home desktop user. Active Protection has become a critical componant of leading anti-spyware software as infections advance in complexity.
Experts are warning users of earbuds that you might not be able to hear next year's Christmas songs if you aren't careful.
Do you have the need to protect confidential information and yet still have to distribute documents that contain this confidential information? By using the Microsoft Office Word 2003 Redaction Add-in, you can safely redact confidential information in your documents and protect those documents from modification by another party.
Did you get a new Canon and Nikon digital camera? The Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer provides the ability to view, organize, and print photos captured in RAW image formats from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras.
Microsoft offers a wealth of information on .NET technologies through webcasts. Learn how you can use .NET technologies to reduce mobile application development time.
With all that goes on in the world of emerging digital security threats, it is becoming more and more important to protect that which we love so dearly, our electronic devices. Read on to get some great advice on what you can do to improve your security.
Rocketboom three-minute production legitimately claims more viewers than some of CNNs regular segments. Aside from the fact that Congdon is drop-dead beautiful -- with seemingly a great personality too -- the content is fun, informative and unpredictable.
This is too good not to remind those of you that like ebooks. eReader.com, the world's largest and most popular eBookstore, is giving away one free eBook every day through the holiday season. This is a good deal!
Email security is an ongoing endeavor. Because spam, viruses and fraud are a profitable Internet business, the resources and tactics employed by those who generate this scourge are ever changing. As a result, you must stay educated to keep ahead of the game to keep your email safe. 5 Essential Steps to Safer Email outlines in detail, what you must do. This is a must read bood and it is FREE!
Another great tip from Smartphone and Pocket PC magazine! Transcribe, the handwriting recognition program built into all Windows Mobile Pocket PCs, allows you to enter and edit text by "writing" numbers, characters, and symbols on the touch screen. You can activate Transcriber from within any application or setup utility that accepts text input by first tapping on the up-arrow next to the soft input panel icon located in the task bar at the bottom of the screen, and then selecting "Transcriber" from the pop-up menu.
Sometimes a diversion from the "regular" mobility stuff is needed. This is a very creative web site that caught my eye from the University of Minnesota. The page looks and has a feel as if you took an XP machine straight out of the box.
ScoreRunner eliminates the need to wait for zippers to crawl across the television screen, to call expensive phone numbers that deliver sports scores, or to remain bound to a radio, TV, or computer at all. The accurate real-time scores are beamed at play-by-play or timed intervals, whichever mode the subscriber chooses....and it is FREE
Tom Spring from PC World wrote a terrific article on how to Avoid the Top Online Shopping Gotchas. If you shop online then this is a MUST READ article.
I was just doing some work not really paying attention to what was happening other than the focus I had on a recent project. Thank God McAfee had my back!
Today's your last chance to enter your vote for the product you think will succeed in the Mobility category. Stay tuned for Round 2. Vote now to win big!
The latest pocast from the Mobile Devcasters is available with the age old question being discussed "build or buy".
Confused by all the mobility solutions on the market? The HP Mobility Solutions Evaluation Center gives you a chance to kick the tires on software and services before you buy.
Furl is a free service that saves a personal copy of any page you find on the Web, and lets you find it again instantly by searching your archive of pages. It's your Personal Web.
Getting ready to do a lot of holiday cards? Do you want some FREE clip art and media? Microsoft Office Online has some neat clip art and media categories that will help you out.
Web-savvy searchers have a new way to find information. For the first time searchers can enjoy a free flowing experience in the same way surfers navigate the web and easily unlock all kinds of helpful results usually buried pages into other search engine results or simply beyond their scope. And no more wondering what is real and what is an advertisement. For iPureSearch, the priority is to return quality search results. Unlike linear engines that simply prioritize the sources that pay for prime spots, this new engine ranks according to importance to users, not the bottom line.
Rob Pegoraro, Personal Technology Columnist from the Washington Post, wrote a nice article on Two More Ways to Fight Viruses, for Free! Getting an anti-virus utility for Windows is something that all of us want and need especially since windows is the target of all those unscrupulous writers of viruses and worms. As Rob said, "that seems (to be) the kind of thing for which you'd want to pay".
Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP is Fully packed with utilities, PowerToys, visualizations, skins, sound effects, and much more, you can install the Windows Media Bonus Pack on your Windows XP-based computer and let your creativity shine.
Don't want to deal with crowded parking lots, jam-packed malls and holiday muzak? Shop from the serenity of your own Internet connection using PC Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide. PC Labs experts have put their considerable knowledge and expertise to work compiling a list of the best software and products to pick up for your loved ones this season.
Scan your computer for available updates designed to help improve the stability and security of your Microsoft Office programs.
Download the free MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search. Search and Browse Smarter with MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search. MSN Search Toolbar helps you search the Web from any site and easily find documents, emails, photos and more on your PC with Windows Desktop Search. Smart browsing tools such as Tabbed Browsing, Pop-up Blocker and Form Fill. .
MessageLabs has intercepted over 2.7-million copies of a new Sober virus, many of which are being spoofed to appear as though they are sent from the FBI or the CIA. The first copy was stopped at 19:00 GMT on 21st November. The size of the attack indicates that this is a major offensive, certainly one of the largest in the last few months.
Looking for a cool stocking stuffer? This is a neat tool to have .... take a look!
Belkin Corporation, the global leader in connectivity solutions, today announced that its Wireless Pre-N Router has been honored with a Popular Science "Best of What's New" Award in the Computing category
Are you looking for ways to extend the battery of your notebook? Getting the most from your notebook PC battery is paramount to staying productive when you're unplugged from the office. Fortunately for mobile PC users, the latest HP technologies extend battery life and help you accomplish more - without requiring you to interrupt your workflow every couple of hours to recharge.
The Microsoft Color Control Panel Applet is a tool for Microsoft Windows XP that makes it easier for you to manage Windows color settings.
Uclick, in collaboration with Skava, a recognized leader in the development of mobile games, announced today that the popular number puzzle game, Sudoku (sue-DOE-koo), best known by avid USA Today readers, is now available to Verizon Wireless Get It Now customers. This announcement marks the premier of uclick's first mobile game application and is a significant leap forward in the company's efforts to expand its growing catalog of mobile content.
There is a birthday celebration going on over at iPAQHQ and we wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Cannon PC is giving away an Apple iPod Shuffle each month. To be eligible, you must register for the monthly newsletter on the Cannon PC web site.
Do you know what a printer driver is? Do you know how to get one and then later how to update it? This little tips and tricks from HP is worth noting.
Your Windows Mobile phone is usually by your side. That means your camera of choice is the one in the phone - but how do you get the best results? Read this article to find some tips for taking better pictures.
Good news for all the fans of the classic game Monopoly - Galactic Magnate is released today! Galactic Magnate is a turn-based multiplayer game based on somewhat revised rules of classic Monopoly and it is available free of charge from www.galacticmag.com.
I saw this today in an email sent from a friend. It has NOTHING to do with an iPAQ but certainly there was aheck of a lot of technology applied here.
FingerGear, the consumer brand of Bionopoly, announced today the immediate availability of its groundbreaking Computer-On-a-Stick in all Fry's outlets. The Computer-On-a-Stick (COS) is the first bootable USB flash drive with a complete preinstalled Desktop Environment.
If you do, you may be having repetitive motion injuries by doing all that typing on that small keyboard.
Another great tip from Microsoft. You can download the Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP for help setting up, safeguarding, and managing reliable shared computers.
Several weeks ago, I posted a news item about Bob Umlas' new book "This isn't Excel, it's Magic!". Bob will discuss his book on internet radio today (Sunday) at 2PM if you want a to know just a bit more.
In some specific cases, Windows Mobile device connectivity to a Windows PC running Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 may experience connection problems. This document will describe the known issues, and how you may resolve these issues.
Cyber criminals are spreading a malicious Trojan horse under the guise of an update to Skype, e-mail security firm MessageLabs said Monday.
Global wireless entertainment publisher JAMDAT Mobile Inc. announced today it is providing game prizes for MONOPOLY(R) Best Chance Game 3.0 for the second consecutive year, now available at participating McDonald's restaurants through November 15 or while supplies last.
So I went out for lunch today --- just a little snack at my favorite Chinese restaurant. So what makes my lunch news worthy? Well read on my friend, because what I did at lunch was very cool and I have no question that you will love it too!
One of the biggest "perks" of attending the MVP conference in Redmond was the opportunity to chat with folks from all over the world. I had the unique opportunity to chat with Bob Umlas, an expert in Microsoft Excel. If you have questions about how to use Microsoft Excel then Bob probably has the answers. He's an Excel expert, author of more than 300 articles about Excel, and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) since 1995.
Elrendhel has completed a major article on Mobile Security and the art of "Locking Down" your network and devices. The article will be entitled "Security in a Mobile World!", and will be split into four installments.
Learn about the types of rechargeable batteries that fuel your electronic devices---and find out how long they're likely to last.
Are you sick and tired of paying 411 charges when you are away from home and need a number? This might be the solution for you!
"Max" lets you make lists of your photos and turn them into beautiful slide shows to share with your family and friends
See how Communicator 2005 can help you connect employees, customers, and partners through real-time video, voice, instant messaging, and telephone.
I like toys....especially those that the folks at Microsoft make in their spare time to improve the performance of the operating system. Cool little "power toys" that make your life easier. Well, there is a new toy out there and you just might like it!
Stay on top of news, weather, and e-mail with the next step in the evolution in screen savers. With the MSN Screen Saver (Beta), you can display your photos, click news headlines, check the local weather, display your friends' photos and blogs from their MSN Spaces, and set up your own RSS news feeds.
If you leave your thumbdrive at your local Starbucks or lose it on a business trip, your life is an open book -- from the confidential Power Point you've taken to show a client to the personal financial data you're bringing to your accountant. Now you can stop thumb thieves with Digital Innovations' SecurityDR Data Guard Thumbdrive Lock, a mechanical lock designed to keep any standard USB memory drive from prying eyes.
Dan Hanttula has again written an incredible article that is well worth reading. In this article, Dan explores third party software specifically designed for the Phone Edition.
I have always been impressed with the little extras that microsoft provides to continue to improve your computing experience. This tool checks your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove the infection if it is found. Microsoft will release an updated version of this tool on the second Tuesday of each month.
Over the past several months I have been reading several pieces on what a device costs. Folks apparently are concerned with a high price tab for some new devices...well, I guess it is all about what you feel something is worth.
No, I don't mean are you becoming forgetful although I think that is creeping up on me. What I am asking is if you are all of a sudden finding you have very little memory left on your device.
Suzanne Ross always has neat articles on how to get that little extra out of your device. Would you like to put your favorite picture on the home screen of your device, but don't know how? Maybe you'd like to add ringtones to match the personalities of your family and friends. Read Suzanne's article to learn how to personalize your Pocket PC or Smartphone.
Wireless entertainment and the material world today announced a new partnership that is providing Boost Mobile customers with a gaming experience like no other in the United States.
Yup! One of our members, the real Tim, has a real fix for those of you that have Comcast accounts and hate the wait for logging on. A simple "tweak" with your registry editor and you will be getting your mail very quickly!
With all that we do in this high-tech world, some of us need a break from the day to stress. I play games...mindless ones. Others play with a variety of toys to take that much needed break.
The compatibility list for the Virtual Keyboard continues to grow. Of course, what made me very happy was the ability to use it with my 6515 when I had a lot of text entry.
If you use PowerPoint then Microsoft Producer for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 may be what you are looking for.
"The Fantastic Four", "Batman Begins" and "Sin City" - three of the biggest movie blockbusters of the year so far all had their beginnings in comic books. But as Hollywood casts its' net ever wider, where are the new wave of cartoons and graphic novels that will be gripping film lovers next year and beyond?
If you live in Central Texas, one of our members has a cool little mobile site for finding and keeping updated on the latest weather conditions.
Well there is a new rom floating around for the Sony PSP which enables full web browsing. That being said I wanted to try out the capabilities of downloading podcasts using this new rom update. Watch the video and be amazed.
PhotoBox, winner of numerous industry retailing and digital imaging awards, has added mobile postcards to its product portfolio. Camera phone users can now take a picture while away on holiday and have it delivered as a postcard to friends and family at home the very next day, using only a mobile camera phone.
In an article to be published in the British Medical Journal today was a recent study analyzing the role of mobile phones in motor vehicle crashes resulting in hospitalization. The study took place in Perth, Western Australia and has some interesting (but predictable) results.
fyiguy at Boston Pocket PC posted a neat article on the new Motion 8" Tablet PC - The LS800. Approximately the size of a paperback book, it is small enough to slip into a lab coat pocket or attach to a tool belt and is optimal for highly mobile professionals in industries including route sales and service, manufacturing and healthcare.
I love sitting in my chair surfing the net with my iPAQ. One one my favorite sites is NASA because of the extraordinary pictures that appear daily of the cosmos! Each day a different image of the universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. This is a terrific diversion if you like great pictures!
Microsoft New Zealand is making available some free desktop backgrounds for use on your computer. Includes the New Zealand version of Bliss; A special Queen's Birthday 2005 edition; the world-famous directional sign in Bluff; and the theme pack for Royale.
Get help identifying and removing malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) from your computer.
This download contains the source code for the XHTML adapter, one of several adapters available for use with the Microsoft ASP.NET mobile controls. Mobile application developers may modify this source code in order to modify the way the ASP.NET mobile controls are rendered to XHTML devices
If you are running a restricted user account with fast user switching under Microsoft Windows XP and your game will not start correctly, you may need this download.
Travel Plans This Summer? Here's Advice From SanDisk About Flash Memory Cards for Your Digital Camera; Which Cards Should You Buy? How Should You Handle Them? Are They Safe in Airport Scanners? The Experts at SanDisk Offer Tips for Vacationers...
We don't always work on our iPAQs which is why, on occasion, I like to put forward something that is neat or cool or both. You know, of course, that you can customize the look of Microsoft Windows Media Player to match your mood. There was a pretty cool Batman skin that I thought I'd share.
Tyson Greer wrote a nice "how to" for those that want to be able to network better with your mobile device. In her Six Degrees of Connection, he shows you how to use your mobile device to keep notes on the people you already know, or add more to expand your network easily.
Again, Suzanne Ross has another GREAT article on using Pocket Excel. In this article, she gives you some great tips to improve your experience. This is definitely worth reading!
Express yourself! Choose from 22 Microsoft Windows Mobile Today themes to change the way you look at your iPAQ!
A little off topic but I thought those of you that share a computer at home might like this if you use Outllok. Bill Dyszel from PC Magazine wrote a nice article on Microsoft Outlook for the Whole Family. Families often share things--meals, cars, computers. But even if you don't mind sharing a computer, you probably don't want to share your e-mail accounts. With a few simple tweaks, you can easily share a copy of Microsoft Outlook while keeping your e-mail separate. Read today's tip to find out how.
A little off topic but Robert Scoble just passed this up on his blog and I thought it was really cool. He writes. "Burger King has another one of those viral campaigns: The Sith Sense." I couldnt believe it but it actually figured out what I was thinking. Pretty freaky if you ask me! Tell me what you thought of it.. Its quite fun!
Are you looking for music for your iPAQ? Find what you love at MSN Music and get it for free, too! Now, when you buy 1 song for 99 cents at MSN Music, you'll get 5 more free. Yes, that's right. You'll get 6 songs for 99 cents!
A recent post on an MSDN blog just confirmed an issue that has started to be reported on newsgroups and forums that after installing Netscape 8 the XML rendering capabilities of Internet Explorer no longer work.
Have you ever noticed that you tend to return to certain vendors without even giving it a thought? I have and I know why. It's not only for a great product but it really is for that assurance of absolute customer support if you need it.
Its funny but sometimes not all of the people you want to talk to are on Skype. Maybe they like spending money? Maybe they just havent heard about Skype? Either way, we don't want you to stop talking to them. That wouldn't be very nice.
How often do you purchase something from outside of your country? Often times it is difficult to determine what an item will really cost because of different currencies that are used. This little converter does a terrific job...and it's free!
Are you having trouble with your wireless network? Do you want to know how to troubleshoot the most common issues with Microsoft Windows XP-based wireless connections on a SOHO network? This will help!!
Did you know that as a special "thanks" for fans of the Windows XP digital media experience, Microsoft is offering the Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP! Jam-packed with utilities, PowerToys, visualizations, skins, sound effects, and much more, the free Windows Media Bonus Pack installs on your Windows XP-based PC and lets your personality and creativity shine.
We have had a lot of "new" folks visiting us here at Dave's iPAQ because of our Birthday Celebration. We hope that you have had the opportunity to read some of our news, reviews, and forum items. I thought I might share a little with you about keyboards that I use. There are a lot of different choices out there but by far, these are the best from my perspective.
There are some iPAQ owners that use iPods, so here is a news item for you. Otter Products LLC has introduced the OtterBox for iPod, a protective case for 20G & 30/40/60G Apple iPods.
In today's world, network administration must cover everything from setting up and configuring servers to managing wireless communications. Again, HP is offering a course that is designed to make your life easier. Take a look at this course offering---it may be what you want.
States that offer vanity license plates have rules about plates that can misinterperted. Inappropriate and/or suggestive language is not allowed. Should similar rules be applied to the registering of domain names?
Sometimes when you "surf" you find some pretty interesting stories, articles or just neat information. This is one of those items that enthralled me because of the work this young man has done.
One of the standard services of Spb Software House is to help in the maintenance of and development of the Pocket PC community. Consequently, Spb has organized and conducted an experimental course dedicated to software development for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs.
Are you still looking for that little extra thing to do for Mother's Day? HP has a solution that is a pretty cool idea!
Did you know that you can get free weekly mailings that provide you with the latest drivers, trial software, service packs, and other downloads from the Microsoft Download Center? If not, read on...
Travelocity.co.uk offers a postcard service where travelers can send personalized postcards directly from their mobile phone. Developed by InAMobile, a leading mobile imaging company, it allows camera phone users to take a picture, add a greeting and address and send a high quality physical postcard to friends and family.
To design a successful Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 mobile messaging solution, you need to understand the capabilities of the software and hardware upon which you build your messaging system. Microsoft's guide is designed for organizations that use Exchange 2003. It focuses on configuration changes for the Exchange 2003 infrastructure for direct synchronization to Windows Mobile-based devices.
Boy do I hate getting emails about "stuff" that I have no interest in! I don't want it --- I don't like it --- I would love to see it disappear! I ran into an interesting site today that I thought those of you who dislike SPAM as much as I might like to see.
Mom's love and nurturing has helped you bloom. So create a customized floral scene for her with this easy, interactive card maker and print a greeting that will make her day shine.
A moblog, or a mobile blog, is an online record of anything you want to share with the world, whether they want it or not. Learn how to create your very own moblog in our latest Tips for Mobile Beginners.
Darryl Burling wrote a terrific article about defining a security policy for windows mobile Pocket PCs. Whether you are a personal user or a corporate employee, if you have a mobile device, you should either have a security policy of your own or be bound by a corporate one. Some users have an informal security policy. However, many have no security policy at all and have not even thought through the security implications of owning a Pocket PC.
Watching movies on a Windows Mobile-based device is easy - especially now that there's more content, and simple ways to sync your content to your iPAQ.
Every once in a while I find an item that is a little "off topic" that I feel is neat enough to show everyone. Here is a very "cool" way to drop the temperature...
After months of putting off a visit to the BostonPocketPC.com monthly meeting, I finally decided to take some time and visit with the folks at Boston Pocket PC. Without question, it was one of my better decisions and now I am questioning why it took me so long to go.
ActiveSync causes a lot of frustration for users and network administrators. Chris De Herrera wrote an interesting article for Pocket PC Magazine that offers tips to solve some of the common problems that network administrators may experience while deploying and supporting ActiveSync. This is an article that EVERYONE can benefit from!
--- and one of my favorite sites to surf is Wired News. It is always informative and of course, it is friendly to the iPAQ. Today, As I was sitting at the edge of my lake enjoying the warm spring day, I ran across a neat article on satellite imagery.
I like Google! I use it all the time for a variety of reasons. One reason is because they are always making it better. Today, Google has started to offer their local-search service available from mobile devices. And yes...it is complete with maps and driving directions!
This is cool! Cingular Wireless today announced Cingular Sounds, an innovative music program that launches new singles as ringtones on wireless phones either before they are heard anywhere else, or simultaneous with their debut on radio.
Each month, Pocket PC Magazine has great articles to help enhance your iPAQ experience. This month, Dan Hanttula tells about small utilities that do one thing and do it right.
MSN Toolbar Suite features three different toolbars to help you search the Web and your computer from Microsoft Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer, the Windows taskbar, and Microsoft Outlook.
If you are upgrading your h6315 to the new Maintenance ROM available from HP, then this tip sheet will be very helpful.
Are you going to be traveling? This just might be the GPS that will save you! Special thanks to Gizmodo for finding this nifty device!
Are You Having Trouble Surfing? If you are, Google has the solution! Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it useful and accessible to their users. They have announced a new product that will maximize your surfing efficiency.
Every once in a while there is a pretty "cool" site that is worth the visit to have a diversion from your daily lives. This is one site I enjoyed and thought I would share with you. What you will see is a demonstration of visual phenomena, called "optical illusions" or "visual illusions".
As far as I can figure out, its NOT part of the firmware of the Sony PSP...But this can be made into a general purpose browser if you create a portal-like site to jumps to links. When you select "Go to home page" it returns you to the portal site (index.html). So thats an easy way out.
Last month Microsoft, AMD and other leading technology companies launched Web Watchers, an Internet security and safety program that provides teachers in the U.S. with age- and curriculum-valid lessons to help students better understand the opportunities and risks of the Internet.
Are you new to the Pocket PC World? If you are out and about, a wireless HotSpot will let you to link to the Internet and browse the Web or check your e-mail with your iPAQ. If you would like to use your iPAQ to send and receive e-mail, then read on.
For many of you setting up your email on your iPAQ can be a extremely frustrating! Dave aka Elrendhel has done a fabulous step by step tutorial on how to easily do this. Please note:
Indiagames Ltd recently completed WCG brand license agreement with International Cyber Marketing (ICM), to host the World Cyber Games Competition for mobile phones.
Confused about how to set up e-mail on your new device? Learn how to connect your Smartphone or Pocket PC Phone Edition to your business or Web-based e-mail.
Now this is really wild and our very own member Skaught figured out how to do it and posted his exact steps in our forums! This has to be the first true mobile webcam anywhere around that I am aware of.
Are you going to give your Valentine sweetheart something special this year? Are you going to "make the leap" and propose? Well, we have a pretty cool way for you to do it if you're in the mood for a special way!
With 3.8 million digital cameras sold in the U.S. during the December holidays, representing a 28 percent increase over the previous December(a), plenty of people are now experimenting with their new cameras and learning about the use and care of flash memory cards. SanDisk(R) Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of flash memory card products, offers important advice for photo enthusiasts on how to get the best performance from their digital storage media.
So now you have your new iPAQ and have been taking some really cool pictures with it. Did you know that there are some really neat photo-sharing services out there?
Sometimes a diversion is nice from the regular news we post. I got a huge kick out of this and thought I would post it for you to enjoy too. It is about a 96-Year-Old's Letter to Bank.
Download ZUMA...Play the trial version (Stage 1 Levels 1-5) and then answer a simple question. That is it and you could win $100.00 in gift certificates.
Microsoft Corp. has again released software updates to fix security holes in its Windows operating system. In a never ending battle to stop those that want to infect your system with malicious codes, they have issued three patches--one rated important and two critical.
Do you use the soft keyboard on your iPAQ? Pocket PC Magazine has again given us another great tip. To complement this tip, I added three more for you to try.
The security challenges in the mobile environment are similar to the problems we have encountered in the PC world. In spring 2004, a trojanized game called Mosquitos was found. It secretly sent messages to expensive toll numbers, creating invisible costs for the user.
For nine years, Interland customer Santa's Secret Village has been meeting the holiday needs and wishes of children, parents and teachers around the globe with a website packed full of tons of FREE holiday activities.
MessageLabs, the leading provider of managed email security services to businesses worldwide, is warning computer users against the W32/Zafi.D-mm virus, another variant of the Zafi family of viruses. The virus is attached to Christmas greeting messages.
Spb Software House, a leading Pocket PC software developer, releases Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks - the most complete collection of more than 200 tips and tricks on using the Pocket PC, written by 10 professional Pocket PC authors.
Pocket PC Magazine has a MUST READ article by Chris De Herrera if you have installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 and you want to use the Internet Connection Firewall to secure your PC. You will still be able to use ActiveSync with the firewall.
Are you still not sure what to get that special friend? Well then give the gift that everybody is talking about.
Still looking for that perfect gift?...think digital! With Prices at $10 to $200, There's something for every budget, from Shoot & Store Flash Cards and Card Readers to MP3 Music Players
Jim Karpen from Pocket PC Magazine gave a great link this week for an internet radio site. It is a new web site called RadioShowLinks and it lets you listen to a variety of radio shows on your Pocket PC or Smartphone.
Looking for that special gift but you can't seem to find it? Getting your annual holiday shopping accomplished in time and on budget can make even the most avid and intrepid shoppers cringe. If you have not tried this site yet...it is worth the look!
100% MICROPAY REBATE ON NEW GODFATHER NOVEL. The most famous mob saga in history continues with Mark Winegardner's The Godfather Returns!
What's the Perfect Gift to Give? You might consider a gift subscription to PC Magazine. It has great information and terrific assistance for the Windows Mobile enthusiast.
Are you using the camera in you're iPAQ? Do you need some help in improving the quality of your pictures? PC World's Super Guide to Digital Photography just may be what you are looking for...and it's free!
Elrendhel, a moderator on Dave's iPAQ has created and posted some serious problem solving "stickies" in the WiFi Forum. If you have any WiFi issues...check them out!
Pocket PC Magazines 2005 Buyer's Guide is an essential "tool" for anyone planning on buying software or accessories for their iPAQ. Top software titles, top accessories and invaluable advice on the latest technology is just part of what you will get with this great reference.
This DVD by Scott Kelby covers all the essential tools and key features that will allow users at all levels to get up to speed quickly and start using Elements 3 effectively.
Best-selling author Scott Kelby breaks new ground with the release of Photoshop Elements 3 for Digital Photographers. Scott shows digital photographers exactly "how to do it" by sharing inside tips and tips of the trade for correcting, editing, sharpening, retouching, and presenting photos like a pro.
Pocket PC Magazine has an article written by David Shier that discusses the wireless options of the Pocket PC. David discusses the real power of this great tool we have.
For those of you that have been visiting PDA Hotspots, there is a new link to the site. Chuck Ayoub has created one of the best portals I have seen. It is well organized with varied content that is divided into 16 major categories (World News, Science, Money, Reference, Sports, Travel , Entertainment, Shopping, Politics, Search / Portals, Weather, Email, Games, Radio/Video, Technology, Horoscope). With all of the choices that are given, there is something for everyone.
Are you concerned about security for your PC and your iPAQ but your not a computer expert? Not a problem because Microsoft has a page you can visit that will give you some basic steps you can take to help protect your computer.
HP is offering another grest course that is worth looking at especially if SPAM is a problem for you. This course will give you a solid understanding of the types of spam, spyware, and P2P programs invading your systems and bandwidth. It will introduce you to the best tools and resources available to remove these threats from your systems, and offer you step-by-step procedures for dealing with this growing problem.
Chris De Herrera has done it again! Another MUST READ article that is easy to follow, filled with pictures and written so you will be confident that your Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not interfering with your use of ActiveSync.
Pocket PC Magazine has a great article in their November issue that is a MUST READ if you want to become a Wi-Fi power user.
Jim's Web Guide is a MUST view if you are looking into buying a new device. They updated the "At a Glance" section of their Buyer's Guide on the Pocket PC magazine web site, which lets you compare features of devices.
Over the past two weeks we have been doing some re-arranging of our forums. We currently added a new category labeled members only. In this forum you will find some Frequently Asked Questioned in which you might want to check before you ask a question in the forum. This area is going to expand quite fast in which you will find a bundle of great information. So why not stop by and give it a look.
Dan Hanttula from Pocket PC Magazine wrote a "MUST READ" article on how to "Get More Out of Bluetooth". If you are just learning the in and outs of Bluetooth, then this is just what you need!
1G..3G...AP...HTML...EDGE...GPS...GSM.... Are you mystified by all those wireless terms? Well, this might be the answer to all your prayers.
It is a never ending battle but virus attacks will continue so we need to be vigilent about keeping our software up to date. There is a NEW virus that is attacking a users important data...be careful!
If you use a Mac and iTunes for playing music, you can control iTunes by using Internet Explorer on a Pocket PC. Download and install webRemote. It costs just $10 to register this program, which provides the ability to control iTunes using any web browser.
I usually don't post stuff like this but since I saw an iPAQ on the desk I had to! This is extremely interesting that the iPAQ wasn't even touched.
PDA Mobiz has done a fabulous overview of the inside battery compartment of the iPAQ 38xx.
Have you ever searched for a file on your iPAQ that you knew was there but couldn't find it? Here is another in a series of great tips from Pocket PC Magazine.
Did you ever have the need to delete ALL your contacts from your iPAQ? I have and NEVER knew how to do it until I saw a recent tip from Pocket PC Mag...
Wire-free networking offers a lot of flexibility but without proper handling there's a very real chance that company secrets can literally disappear o...
A few minutes ago, I was drinking a cup of coffee and reading an article on thestandard.com in a local coffee shop(MelDiva, Franklin, MA). All of a...
Are you befuddled by terms like WEP, WAP, and VPN? Jiwire.com has a glossary that will help you bone up on the most important wireless terms and acron...
Police in Staffordshire are aiming to increase the amount of time officers spend out on the streets by using rugged GPRS-enabled laptops to access cri...
