Tips & tricks for getting the most out of a Pocket PC

Doug | Date: Aug 4, 2005 | Comments: 1

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Russian mobile software developer Spb Software House has released a new version of its collection of tips and tricks for the Pocket PC. Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks now has more than 200 entries written by ten well-known, experienced Pocket PC authors, according to the company.

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Spb says the new version adds more than 40 "system tweaks" that help users access undocumented Pocket PC features such installing CAB files to a storage card, renaming the storage card folder, disabling the start menu animation, changing all system fonts and colors, and so on.


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Among the tips and tricks included in the package, according to Spb, are:

• Store more music on an SD card without quality loss
  
• Watch DVDs on a Pocket PC without expensive converters
  
• View all, not just one, upcoming appointments on the Today screen

A free demo of Pocket PC Tips & Tricks 1.5 is available for download here. The full package costs $19.95.

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