Posted in Tips and Tricks on Nov 13th, 2007
Skype recently released a new version for the Skype for Pocket PC software and it finally supports devices that were dropped in the previous version. This means that Samsung-based processors, which includes the Eten Glofiish models, are finally able to use the latest version of Skype and make voice calls. And why shouldn’t you? The […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Nov 8th, 2007
An Exchange Server account is basically your Outlook on the web. You can access it from anywhere so you are no longer bounded to your computer. Companies usually use this for communications but you can also use it for everyday use. Would everyone need one? Well that depends. An exchange server usually costs money to […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Nov 6th, 2007
If you’re phone numbers are all in international format, there might be a time when you receive a call and the display only shows the number that is calling. This would be the case even if you have a name/handle attached to that number entry. But you might also notice that when you are in […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Nov 1st, 2007
If you are using iGO on your Eten Glofiish with an SDHC card, you might have noticed some problems with the device, such as it only being able to run for a couple of minutes before shutting down. Reason: Low memory Hardware ID. Well there seems to be a fix for this which you might […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Nov 1st, 2007
If you have been using Windows Live in WM6, then chances are, your address book is messed up because all your messenger contacts and phone contacts are lumped together. Don’t try deleting your messenger contacts from contact list because this will also delete those contacts from your messenger list. So if you were to delete […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Nov 1st, 2007
Well it seems that many users are saying that the X800 does not come with Skype and are wondering if they can still use the program and make audio come out of the earpiece instead of through the loudspeaker. This is one of the advantages that Eten devices have over other manufacturers at this time […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 29th, 2007
If you are a frequent user of GPS, or even if you use GPS sparingly in your device, there is a way to speed up the satellite locks (unless of course you are already doing it ). There is no need for advanced tweaking or taking apart your device but just one simple step, […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 25th, 2007
Some people complain that their device is the worst device ever and that it should have never been sold. And then there are those who say that it’s the best ever and can’t believe when others say otherwise. The interesting thing about these 2 devices? They’re both the same. On the outside. But on the […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 22nd, 2007
Have you ever done a ROM upgrade only for the device to hang during the process, leaving you with a bricked device that does not respond to anything? You turn it on, it shows you the orange screen and moments later, it turns off. Instead of sending your device to the repair, and being a […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 18th, 2007
Here’s a shortcut that will save you a lot of time with text entry. In fact, it could save you so much time that you could even use the default keyboard SIP that came with your Windows Mobile device to input more characters than TouchPal (which claims to be able to give you the ability […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 15th, 2007
If you are going to use your device with just one hand, one of the tweaks that you might have to consider is to thicken the scrollbars, be it vertical or horizontal or both. Their thickness are sufficient if you plan on using a stylus or if your nails are long enough to accurately tap […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 12th, 2007
Adrian has a pretty cool trick for those who only use their devices only (or mainly) for Text Messages (or Email). Check it out.
I discovered a quicker way to reach my SMS inbox.
The usual way is by tapping on Messeging and we get the menu to choose SMS, MMS, Outlook or Windows Live.
As I seldom […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 11th, 2007
If you have an unlimited mobile connection account such as 3G or GPRS, this might be a useful tip for you. You can now share that connection with your laptop when you are on the move or even with your desktop if you have no internet connection at home. The possibilities are endless but the […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 8th, 2007
If you are using Windows Mobile 5 or 6, the SoftKeys on your Today screen are definitely a welcome feature as they allow you to access commonly used programs with just one tap. This feature was actually on Windows Mobile for Smartphones but has finally been ported over to the touchscreen platform.
However, what if the […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 4th, 2007
Does your phone seem to have a delay between the time a call comes in (as in you see it on a screen) and the time your phone actually alerts you to the call (either through sound or vibrate or both)? If your answer is YES, then there is a solution to cut the out […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Oct 3rd, 2007
Is your Program folder a long list of programs that you wish could be tidier? Would it not be great if you could put similar programs into folders? How about linking a software or file directly? Well you can do all that and easily.
Requirements
You will need a file explorer. The generic one that comes with […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Sep 27th, 2007
For those using Skype (or any VoIP software for that matter) and you encounter echoes during your conversation, the Power Saving mode might be the cause. When activated, Power Saving allows you to scale down the power used by WiFi, thus prolonging battery life. The downside is that your connection speed MIGHT suffer.
You can get […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Sep 24th, 2007
Received quite a couple of emails asking me how to use DinarSoft’s MemMaid to clear their unused alarms. I’ll be runnign MemMaid in Advance Mode so if you are not already on that mode, I would advice you to switch to it. Not to worry, you can always switch back after the process.
First up, launch […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Sep 24th, 2007
If you are still using the generic alarm clock after reading the review on The Perfect Alarm Clock, chances are it’s causing you some problems. Problems such as alarms not sounding because you forgot to take the phone out of Silent/Vibrate mode. Problems such as the limited options you have in configuring the alarms. Problems […]
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Posted in Tips and Tricks on Sep 21st, 2007
At the rate this is happening, it might not be long before I find no need for a mobile phone line. With free internet connections (such as your WiFi at home and work), you can still stay connected without cellular coverage. While it is already a possibility to make free phone calls from just about […]
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