# Monday, February 27, 2006

Another Must Have for your WM5 device

Total Commander is a File Manager, FTP, Registry Editor, LAN browser, all-in-one app for your Windows Mobile device. The price is right (free) and it appears to be happy to run off of a expansion card.

As always, use caution when hacking that registry!

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Tweak your WM5 rings to mega-rings!

Simply place .mp3, .wma (including DRM WMA!), or .midi files in the root folder of your "Storage Card" and they will be available as a ringtone for your phone!

Check all of the "ringtones sites" you want, I think this is the only way to get a Dengue Fever ringtone!

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# Thursday, February 23, 2006

Bluetooth Handsfree?

Everyone is on the "bluetooth handsfree wagon", it seems. Motorola, Logitech, Jabra, Fischer Price... But which one to get. So far this looks the best to me, but how can I be certain?

  • No additional phone dongle needed to enjoy 10 meters (30 feet) of range. It also works with your Bluetooth-compatible PC. And Bluetooth v1.2 gives you adaptive frequency hopping, quick connect time, and improved audio quality.
  • WindStop technology enables clear conversations in adverse conditions by reducing the disruptive effects of wind noise, including automobile air conditioners.
  • Rotating clip conveniently fits either ear, and lightweight soft foam ear pad stays comfortable even after long talk sessions.
  • Enjoy up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 250 hours of standby time between charges.
  • Call/answer button on the headset lets you conduct calls without having to pick up the phone. The Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset also supports several features built into many handsets, such as voice dialing, three-way calling, and m 

[ Amazon.com: Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset: Cell Phones ]

Anyone have any opinions on the subject?

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Another Trial

It's no secret that the Windows Mobile today screen is a bit weak. I've tried 1/2 a dozen things before, but never this one. It looks pretty cool:

Your Today screen just became Tomorrow’s screen! You’ve never been able to manage your life from the Today screen before

[ SBSH Mobile Software - Making smaller bigger ]

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No-brainer

The better memory/application handling built into this makes it a no-brainer at $9.99:

WisBar Advance 2 expands upon the successful task management features found in the original WisBar Advance. Now more tightly integrated with the PocketPC operating system, WisBar Advance provides greater responsiveness and a richer user experience.

[ Lakeridge Software ]

And it has a light skinning engine to boot! So my Microsoft device can look like an Apple... (or Red Hat if I can find that skin...)

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Another "must buy" for me

I'm rather certain I've blogged about this gem before:

Athan and recitation before the Athan even when the device is off. Also, This software contains Prayer table, Prayer schedule , Hijri Calendar and Hijri to Georgian conversion, Qibla according to your location and position of the sun. Furthermore, it contains lunar calendar, moon age and Islamic Holidays Added to your calendar. Finally, it support Today Screen plugging display to display the prayer time and date in Hijri and to control the Azan voice.

[ Pocket Islam Smartphone ]

For any gadget geek Muslim with a Windows Mobile device, this one is a must.

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More "goodies" for my phone

It will be interesting to see how much of CRM this client supports.

Microsoft Business Solutions CRM Mobile is a mobile client for Microsoft CRM v1.2. Microsoft CRM Mobile provides salespeople with up-to-date information about their accounts and contacts, and helps them manage sales opportunities and track sales-related activities.

[ Download details: Microsoft CRM Mobile 1.2 ]

I'm most interested in "cases", which I've heard much about, and we may be using to support a trouble ticket like system.

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Add on?

How is this an add on?

With Microsoft Global Contact Access, you can use Pocket Outlook on your Windows Mobile powered Smartphone or Pocket PC Phone Edition to look up contacts in the Global Address List (GAL) on your corporate Exchange server.

[ Microsoft Global Contact Access for Windows Mobile powered Devices ]

Optional I can see, but it's called Pocket Outlook, not Pocket Mail. I guess I should be happy that it exists at all.

Update: This seems to be a big piece of poo. Perhaps I have to punch more holes in the firewall...

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# Tuesday, February 21, 2006

New Phone Alert!

Bye bye Sidekick, hello Windows:

The new T-Mobile MDA is a messaging powerhouse, with a full keyboard that slides away plus GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and the extra speed you need to take advantage of the T-Mobile Total Internet network

[ T-Mobile MDA ]


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# Monday, February 20, 2006

I love VA

ESPRSSOPersonalized plates, in seconds, under $10!

www.dmvnow.com


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# Thursday, February 16, 2006

Sexy new Mag

The all-new Official Nintendo Magazine is your one-stop shop for all things Nintendo. As the only magazine team to work directly with Nintendo we'll always be the first on the street with all the latest news, previews and events, as well as insider info and in-depth features that other magazines can only dream of.

[ myfavouritemagazines - Cross Stitcher ]

Not woth the $100 US that it would take for me to get it, but all my peeps in the UK might want to check this out. (It even seems a bit expensive in Ireland at €73 a year). Any-which-way it is good news for Euro-Ninty-Fan-Boys.

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# Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Mobile Browsing

I've been loving my PSP browser (included in OS 2.x) but a DS browser? That means a stylus? Hot.

In Opera's agreement with Nintendo, Nintendo DS users will now be able to surf the full Internet from their systems using the Opera browser. The Opera browser for Nintendo DS will be sold as a DS card. Users simply insert the card into the Wi- Fi enabled Nintendo DS, connect to a network, and begin browsing on two screens.

[ Giving gamers two windows to the Web: The Opera Browser for Nintendo DS™ ]

The question is, does Yaty need a 2nd DS to browse websites for Animal Crossing friend codes?

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# Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Who's a geek?

St. Valentine's Day, what to get for "the wife"...

Oh, her own domain!

yatyasir.com

That's not too geeky, is it?

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Burn

You got to love it when the Straight Dope mocks you:

You know, even in Maine they must have dictionaries.

[ Straight Dope Staff Report: What's the origin of "pumpernickel"? ]

The short answer? German for Goblin Fart or Devil's Fart.

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# Friday, February 10, 2006

ADHD sufferers beware

Methylphenidates have the horrible side effect of a roller coaster ride of a day, but apparently that isn't the worst of it.

Concerned about the risk of sudden death or serious injury associated with Ritalin and other stimulants used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a federal advisory panel says the drugs should carry the most serious type of warning label.

The proposed "black box" warning would inform doctors, patients and parents of the uncertainty regarding the risk the drugs may pose to the cardiovascular system. The warnings could be rescinded if future studies fail to definitely establish any risk, officials said.

[ Feds Recommend Warnings on ADHD Drugs - Yahoo! News ]

Not liking the side effects of Ritalin or Metadate I switched to Strattera a while ago, and except for the fact it hits the stomach hard (bad bad acid), I'm loving it over previous treatments. This article goes on to point out:

The black box warning would not apply to Strattera, manufactured by Eli Lilly and Co. That drug is not a stimulant.

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It's all about customer service

IP ChickenWhat is your competitive differentiator? This is what the marketing guys are asking all of the time. Sure you provide a users IP address, or even their browser info, but do you provide a chicken?

And who is king of the roost? Well I don't know for sure, but my money is on IP Chicken. (Though IPGilaMonster might be catching up fast)

Props to Smitty.

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# Thursday, February 09, 2006

VMWare aims to get you hooked on virtual crack

VMware Server is a robust yet easy to use product for users new to server virtualization technology. VMware Server enables companies to partition a physical server into multiple virtual machines, and to start experiencing the benefits of virtualization.

[ VMware Server ]

And it's free! So you install it, you love it, you need it, but the demands on your systems require more stability, better fault tolerance, next thing you know every solution is based on their ESX server and you don't know how you lived without it. Welcome to the future.

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