Tag: POCKET PC

Although I've never found instant messaging on my Pocket PC to be a particularly enjoyable experience, there are times where it can be pretty convenient. I'm thinking of those quick moments when you want to get a message to someone quickly - you're not looking to initiate a conversation, but just pass along some information in a quick manner. I live in Canada, where for some reason MSN ...

Native Windows (offline-capable) software Scope While there are a great number of ways to put a Getting Things Done system into action on a Windows PC, I'd like to compare and contrast the benefits of using native Windows software like Outlook (arguably the most popular personal information management software on Windows) and handheld computers (in this case a Pocket PC) versus using online ...

PTab Spreadsheets is designed for Windows NT/2000, Pocket PC Smartphones, handhelds, and the new Motorola Q. Some handheld devices unfortunately can only open, and not edit Excel documents. This is where PTab comes into play. PTab can open, edit and create .XLS documents, with most of the functionality that Microsoft's Excel has. It is a little scaled back, but it does the trick. Z4Soft is ...

I have tried a ton of Pocket PC RSS readers, and the one that I keep coming back to is called Egress, by Garish Kernels. I don't know, but get the impression that Garish Kernels is a one man show, given the very slow updates to the software, and the somewhat lackluster response times to support requests. I'm also somewhat annoyed that a persistent bug still exists in it (at least when using it on ...

[Update: Our commenters are the best! In the comments below, Tory mentions that TenGO offers a free version, which is essentially the 1.0 version of their software. While I can attest that there is enough improvement in 2.0 to justify the purchase, 1.0 is a darn good product as well, and if you can get it for free now, I'd definitely recommend doing so! Thanks Tory!] I use a Pocket PC very ...

James Kendrick reports that the highly anticipated Skype 2.0 has been released now for Pocket PCs. While for some, Skype on a Pocket PC seems as awkward as porcupines mating, for others it's a perfect marriage of a small form-factor device with telephonic qualities and next-generation VOIP technology. Why call direct when you can Skype when you're near a WiFi signal? ...