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  • Windows 7 and Your PDA: Consider This Before Upgrading Created: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Microsoft released its latest operating system, Windows 7, on October 22, 2009. As many of us contemplate upgrading, one thing we'll definitely need to keep in mind is compatibility with our old de..
  • Clean Your PDA's Screen Created: Sunday, October 05, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    This article provides tips on how to properly clean your PDA's screen.
  • A Look at Windows Phone 7 Series - What's New in This Latest Mobile OS Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    When CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the next generation of Windows phones known as Windows Phone 7 Series at the Mobile World Congress 2010, many tech enthusiasts took note. Here, I take a closer look ..
  • Enable Bluetooth Created: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Enable Bluetooth
  • The Best PDA Cases for Any Budget - Protect Your PDA with a Case Created: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    There are many different kinds of cases that can protect your PDA. Check out some of the most popular PDA cases and case designs.
  • Top 5 Mobile Search Engines – Search The Web On Your PDA Created: Monday, August 31, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Search engines help us find what we’re looking for on the World Wide Web. Just as you would navigate to your favorite search engine on a PC to help you find what you’re looking ..
  • PDF Readers for Windows Mobile & Pocket PC – Read PDF Files on Your Windows Mobile PDA or Pocket PC Created: Friday, April 17, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    There is a number of software programs that will enable your Windows Mobile or Pocket PC PDA to view PDF files. Here's a look at some popular options.
  • Top 10 Mobile News Sites – Read News on Your PDA Created: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    For many of us, our daily routine involves catching up on the latest news. Did you know your PDA can be a great tool for staying informed? Assuming your PDA has a way to access the Internet, you c..
  • Get Sports Scores On Your PDA - Top Mobile Sites For Scores Created: Sunday, March 14, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Just because you're away from a TV or radio doesn't mean you have to completely disconnect from the big game. Stay current on all of the latest sports scores by visiting these mobile-friendly websi..
  • Pocket PC Freeware Games – Get Free Games for Your Pocket PC Created: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Here's a look at some of the best free games for your Windows Mobile PDA.
  • Pocket PC Freeware - Find Free Software for Your Windows Mobile PDA Created: Sunday, October 05, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Here's a look at some of the best free software for your Pocket PC and Windows Mobile PDAs.
  • How To Properly Dispose Of An Old PDA Created: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    For PDAs that are no longer functioning, it’s best to dispose of the old device properly rather than simply throwing it in the trash. Thankfully, it’s relatively easy to dispose..
  • Palm Tungsten E Review - A Look at Palm’s First Generation Tungsten E PDA Created: Sunday, August 02, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    The Palm Tungsten E is an entry-level Tungsten model that offers a respectable software package….
  • Palm Tungsten E2 Review Created: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    A review of the Palm Tungsten E2.
  • HP iPAQ rx1950 Review Created: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    HP iPAQ rx1950 Review
  • HP iPAQ hx2495 Review Created: Thursday, September 18, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    The HP iPAQ hx2495 is more than your average PDA. With all of its added features, it can serve as a photo viewer, mobile Internet device, organizer, music player, and much more.
  • Reset Your Palm Pilot Created: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    If your Palm PDA isn't working quite right, has frozen up, or something else just doesn't seem quite right, then you might need to reset it.
  • Organize Frequent Flyer Numbers Using Your PDA Created: Monday, April 19, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    By storing information such as frequent flyer numbers on your PDA, you'll have one less thing to try to remember. Here's how to keep track of all of your frequent flyer numbers…
  • Keep a Shopping List on Your PDA Created: Friday, January 08, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Avoid unnecessary trips to the store by keeping a shopping list on your PDA so that you'll never forget to pick up milk when you're at the grocery store...
  • Organize Birthdays and Other Important Dates Using Your PDA Created: Thursday, January 07, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    By entering the birthdays of your friends, family, and coworkers into your PDA, you'll never have to worry about missing an important day ever again. Here's how...
  • SecuBox Review – Protect Your Digital Files & Passwords with One Application Created: Thursday, October 01, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    SecuBox is as an on-the-fly disk encryption program that can also serve as a digital wallet to store all of your unique passwords in one secure location.
  • Get Organized Using a PDA Created: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    What are your best tips for how to use a PDA to get and stay organized? Share your tips and read suggestions from others.
  • Why did you choose a PDA instead of a smartphone? Created: Thursday, March 26, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Readers Respond: Why did you choose a PDA instead of a smartphone?
  • stylus Created: Friday, August 14, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    A stylus is an accessory commonly used by PDAs as an input tool...
  • Smartphone Created: Friday, July 31, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    A smartphone is a converged device that...
  • soft reset Created: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    A definition of soft reset
  • Graffiti Created: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    Graffiti is the handwriting recognition software that is...
  • AvantGo Created: Sunday, October 05, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    A free mobile application that synchronizes offline versions of websites to your PDA. AvantGo also provides access to travel information, games, and RSS feeds.
  • WEP Created: Thursday, December 03, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP is a standard technology used for...
  • WPA Created: Thursday, December 17, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA is a security technology that is used for...
  • SSID Created: Saturday, January 02, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. The SSID is a unique name given to...
  • WiMAX Created: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
    WiMAX is a standard used for long-range wireless networking. WiMAX is based on the...

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