Archive for August, 2008

The Best Free Apps For Getting the Most Out of Your Windows Mobile Device

Published by Chris | Filed under Windows Mobile | August 26th, 2008



Despite all the attention surrounding the iPhone and other new mobile phone platforms, Windows Mobile still has a widespread distribution and capacity for customization. Windows Mobile has a large selection of old and new software that helps enhance the user experience and make getting things done a lot easier. If you’re own a Windows Mobile handheld, below are lifehacker.com favorite programs, add-ons, and tweaks for getting the most out of your Windows Mobile device.

Synchronize and Back Up Your Windows Mobile Device

• Microsoft Active Sync. If you’re a Mac user with a Windows Mobile device check out SyncMate.
• Free utility PIM Backup helps you back up appointments, call logs, contacts, messages, speed dials, tasks, and specified folders and files.
• Dashwire is an excellent solution - backs up your photos, videos, text messages, ringtones, bookmarks, speed dials, contacts, and call logs to the Dashwire web site and you can easily restore it to the phone.

Calendars, Contacts, and Task Lists

Sync and back up all those appointments and contacts on the phone.

• Smarter Tasks is a no nonsense task manager that was designed from the ground up to be Windows Mobile GTD task management system.
• TaskPlus is a today-screen plug-in that reorders the standard task interface into a more manageable and efficient one—complete with streamlined task, appointment, and important event reminders.

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Sony Announces 160GB PS3 Bundle And Wireless Keypad

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech | August 20th, 2008



Sony is continuing on its quest to make its PS3 console the top-selling video game console in the world. It has a long way to go with Nintendo’s Wii thoroughly trouncing both the PS3 and Xbox 360 in sales.

In July, the Nintendo Wii outsold both the Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 in America. Nintendo sold 666,000 Wii consoles compared to 405,500 PS3’s and 219,800 Xbox 360s. That was a marked increase in PS3 sales compared to May 2008 when the best the PS3 could do was tie the Xbox 360.

In an effort to increase sales, Sony has tried several tactics with its PS3 console from slashing prices to offering limited edition PS3 bundles. In July, Sony announced that it would be pricing the 80GB PS3 bundle at $399 and discontinuing the 40GB PS3 that had previously occupied $399 price point.

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5 Best Alternative File Managers

Published by Chris | Filed under Internet, Tech | August 19th, 2008



If you’re one those power users, who feels limited by your operating system’s default file manager on countless occasions. The fact is, for advanced file browsing and manipulation, sometimes the default applications—like Windows Explorer or Mac OS X Finder—just don’t cut it. Today we’re looking at the Five Best Alternative File Managers according to lifehacker dot com.

Which Is the Best Alternative File Manager?

Directory Opus
Total Commander
XYPlorer
FreeCommander
Xplorer2

Or if you feel that your file manager was not mention in the top five, let’s hear about it in the comments.




How to Fix The Top 10 Computer Annoyances

Published by Chris | Filed under Gadgets & Tech | August 18th, 2008



In a world where computers are supposed to make our lives easier, but most of the time they can be frustrating, time-wasting, stubborn machines. From the irritating “Access Denied” message when you can’t remember your 100th password, to all the useless email that clutters your inbox, to IT lockdown restrictions that keep you from getting your job done; let’s take a look at Top 10 Computer Annoyances and How to Fix Them written by lifehacker.com editor Kevin Purdy.

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