Archive for 'Windows Mobile' Category
Tethering Windows Mobile With PdaNet
First the disclaimer: This isn’t necessarily something your mobile service wants you doing…and it may actually violate their terms of service. So, of course, I am speaking hypothetically about what I have heard…from a friend… If you aren’t familiar with the term “tethering” then let me give a brief explanation. Tethering is simply plugging your [...]
Microsoft My Phone
A while back Microsoft released My Phone to relatively little attention. I installed it as soon as I saw it and then I too payed little attention to it. Oh, I made sure it worked correctly – it did, but beyond that I really never thought about it. Then I needed it. Somehow (and I [...]
Netflix Coming Windows Phone 7
From Engadget: Netflix prototyped for Windows Phone 7 Series from Engadget HD by Chris Ziegler We just got a quick at Netflix for Windows Phone 7 Series, one of the third-party apps Microsoft’s showing off here at MIX10, and it looks… well, very Netflixy — it’s red to the bone. Unlike other mobile Netflix apps, [...]
3 Ways to Tether Windows Mobile
If you are new to this, let me first give a brief explanation of tethering. Tethering is the use of a mobile phone to provide internet access to a PC. Basically, it means you plug your phone into your laptop (generally via USB) and use the phone’s data connection as a modem for internet access [...]
Google Buzz Added to Windows Mobile Maps
You can download an updated version of Google Maps for Windows Mobiles that includes a Buzz layer. You can download it here or send the link to you phone via text (the easier way in my opinion). The best part is that you lose none of your previous map data or layers. Alas, still to [...]
Windows Phone 7 Series Around the Web
Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series February 15th at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. From what I have seen and read it looks incredible. I was actually thinking my next phone would be a Nexxus One, but now I am thinking twice about that. It won’t be out until later this year, but I’m not [...]
5 Good Windows Mobile Apps
1. Microsoft My Phone Price: Free Features: Back up your phone automatically Share photos on your favorite social networks Access your contacts, text messages and more online for free Locate your lost phone 2. Mobile Manager for Netflix Price: Free Features: Ability to instantly view and update your queues Watch trailers on your phone Search [...]
5 Good Apps for Windows Mobile
With all of the hype over mobile apps and with Windows Mobile 7 on the horizon this seemed like a good time to remind people that it’s not just the iPhone and Android that have apps. Not long ago Microsoft launched the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. While the number of apps isn’t overwhelming, it is [...]
Windows Mobile Device Center
Today we’re take an overview look at Windows Mobile Device Center. This is the program you need today to work with a Windows Mobile phone. 1. The main screen has a simple interface. On the left it tells you your phone is connected and when the last sync took place. On the right you have [...]
