Organize your Programs folder
published on May 6, 2008 11:16:47 AM
If your Programs folder is cluttered with numerous different program icons that you have amassed over a long period of time, you can organize it by creating new folders within Programs to arrange pro...

Hiding or dismissing notifications
published on May 6, 2008 11:12:45 AM
When receiving new e-mail and MMS messages or if you have a missed phone call on your Windows Mobile device, a “Notification” may appear in the lower left corner of the Today screen. Once...

Changing e-mail settings: past e-mail, size limit, and more
published on May 6, 2008 11:08:57 AM
When changing your e-mail settings in Messaging, remember that there are two places to do so: in the Options menu in ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center on your desktop PC, and in the Options ...

Powering down phone-enabled devices
published on May 6, 2008 11:00:37 AM
Most phone-enabled Windows Mobile devices can be powered down (completely turned off) by pressing and holding the power button (or the red End Call button if your device has no power button). Note th...

Use your device as a light
published on May 6, 2008 10:55:19 AM
In a pinch, the LED backlight in the screens of Windows Mobile devices (and other mobile phones) can be used as a light in dark environments (such as lighting a darkened hallway, going up or down unf...

Turn down volume level to save power
published on May 6, 2008 10:49:17 AM
One way to conserve battery power on Windows Mobile devices is to turn the volume down to the lowest setting that is bearable for you.   On touch screen devices, tap on the speaker icon in ...

Download free GPS tracking software
published on April 30, 2008 10:56:16 AM
Mologogo is offering free GPS tracking software for Windows Mobile 6 GPS-enabled touch screen smartphones. Mologogo can be used to keep track of friends or kids, share your location on the Web, find ...

Download free “Cool Stuff” from Microsoft
published on April 30, 2008 10:48:28 AM
Microsoft has created a new site that offers free Windows Mobile downloads (windowsmobile.com/coolstuff). The site includes Ringtones, Wallpapers, Themes, Games, and Maps, Directions, Traffic....

Using “Normal,” “Silent,” “Outdoor,” and other sound modes
published on April 16, 2008 10:31:38 AM
Non-touch screen smartphones have a “Profiles” menu that allows you to switch your phone into different sound modes, depending upon how you want your phone to sound when you are receiving...

Using the “Today timeout” feature
published on March 27, 2008 9:33:24 AM
The Today timeout feature allows you to set the amount of time (1-12 hours) that you want your device to wait before it automatically returns to the Today screen if another program is open. Note that...