Here are a few windows mobile power tips every user should know.  They will save time and money.

Windows Mobile a little slow?
Windows Mobile doesn’t quit programs. You have to actually stop them periodically with the included task manager whenever the handset seems to be running a little slow. In WM6 Professional it’s located at Start – Settings – System Tab – Task Manager – Running Programs. Then you have to select Stop All. If you have WM6 Standard, the Task Manager has its own Start menu icon.

Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6
Some Windows Mobile 5 devices can be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6. This devices include AT&T Blackjack, Palm Treo 750, and T-Mobile’s Dash. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/6 and click the Upgrades tab for details.

Download a Free Copy of Google Maps Mobile
Download it from http://www.google.com/gmm – it will give you road map and satellite views, plus turn by turn directions. If your handset has GPS, Google Maps Mobile will work with it and calculate your current location.

Synchronize Your Important Stuff
If you’re a Vista user, you should grab the latest version of Windows Mobile Device Center at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx for synchronizing your handset with your PC. If you’re running XP, check microsoft’s web site for the latest iteration of ActiveSync.

Instructions to update your iPod touch the latest firmware:

Step One
Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed iTunes 7.4 or later from www.apple.com/itunes. Apple recommends using the latest version of iTunes.

Step Two
Connect iPod touch to your computer.

Step Three
In iTunes, select iPod touch in the source list and click the Summary tab.

Step Four
Click “Check for Update.” iTunes tells you if there’s a newer version of the iPod touch software available.

Step Five
Click Update to install the latest version of the software. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

Step Six
You can verify the software version installed on the iPod touch by choosing Settings > General > About from your iPod’s menu.

These instructions are copied from Apple’s website.

These are instructions on how to jailbreak your 3G iPhone to the
2.1-2.2 iPhone firmware using QuickPwn for Windows. Before beginning
make sure you have updated to iTunes 8.0.2.

Important***: Do not
attempt these instructions for the 2.2 iPhone Firmware unless you don’t
care about a software unlock in the future. Using QuickPwn with the 2.2
iPhone Firmware could reduce your chances of being able to unlock the
iPhone 3G.

Step One
Create a folder called Pwnage on your desktop.

Download the following files and place them in the Pwnage folder you just created:
- QuickPwn 2.2
- 2.2.0 (3G): iPhone1,2_2.2_5G77_Restore.ipsw

Extract the QuickPwn22.zip file to the Pwnage folder.

Step Two
Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.

Select your iPhone from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down shift and click the Restore button. Restore is preferred as it won’t create any wasted space on your iPhone.

Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the 2.2 firmware ipsw. Click the Open button to continue.

Step Three
Once iTunes has finished updating your iPhone to the 2.2 firmware you may launch QuickPwn.exe from the Pwnage folder on your desktop.

Step Four
Make sure you iPhone is connected to the computer and click the blue arrow to continue.

Step Five
Click the Browse button to locate your iPhone firmware.

Step Six
Select the 2.2 firmware ipsw from the Pwnage folder on your desktop then click the Open button.

Step Seven
QuickPwn will check to make sure the ipsw is valid. Click the blue arrow button to continue

Step Eight
You can now select whether to Add Cydia, Add Installer, or Replace Boot Logos. Select the ones you would like to perform then click the clue arrow button

Step Nine
QuickPwn will now ask you to confirm your iPhone is connected via USB before continuing. Click the blue arrow button to proceed.

Step Ten
QuickPwn will now automatically put your iPhone into recovery mode. Once its in recovery mode you will be prompted to: Hold the Home button for 5 seconds, Hold the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds, then release the Power button and continuing holding the Home button until your iPhone is in DFU mode.

Watch the prompts carefully and follow along.

Step Eleven
Once QuickPwn detects your iPhone in DFU mode it will begin the jailbreak process.

Step Twelve
Once jailbreaking is complete QuickPwn will inform you that it was successfull.

See how its done in this video.

• Mocha VNC provides access to a VNC server
• Using your iPhone, you can connect to a Windows PC or Mac OS X and see the files, programs, and resources exactly as you would if you were sitting at your desk.
• Features:
  • Standard VNC protocol with encrypted password signon
  • 8 and 32 bit color modes
  • Server screen resolution up to 1680×1200
  • Local mouse support
  • Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser
  • Landscape mode
  • Can handle 6 host configurations
  • Has been tested with RealVNC, TightVNC, UltrVNC on Windows, and Apple Remote Management, which is included with the Mac OS X.

This is not yet confirmed but could this be a case of too little, too late? While the other networks are discussing their 3.5 and 4G initiatives, T-Mo is said to be preparing to finally roll out 3G access in a bunch of metropolitan areas. According to the rumor, 3G will be available in NYC in May, while other cities will have access by year’s end.

So if you’re a T-Mo subscriber waiting for some hot UMTS action, you might be able to find some in these areas by the end of year:

New York City
Austin
NJ and Long Island
Las Vagas
Minneapolis
Miami
Dallas
Chicago
Houston
Philadelphia
Denver
Detroit
Orlando
Kansas city
Atlanta
Los Angeles
New England
Portland
Sacramento
San Diego
Seattle
Washington DC
San Francisco
Birmingham
Memphis
Tampa
Phoenix

Toshiba has announced has announced a new line of hard disk drives (HDD). The line includes 60 GB, 80 GB and 100 GB models for ultra-mobile PCs and portable hanheld devices. The lightweight and thin (5 mm) HDDs are targeted for user in a variety of handheld devices, including camcorders and digital cameras.

Jorrit Jongma  has created an application that allows Windows Mobile phones to share their Internet connection with a laptop via Wi-Fi. WMWifiRouter instantly turns your wifi enabled smartphone into a wireless internet hotspot. Previously, this could only be done with a USB cable, infrared, or through Bluetooth. Jorrit’s $19.95 WMWifiRouter application is available at http://www.wmwifirouter.com/

Voice over IP or VoIP service provider Skype announced a new calling plan enabling users to make unlimited calls in the United States and Canada for $2.95 per month.The plan allows Skype subscribers to make what they call “unlimited” numbers of calls to landlines and cell phones in the U.S. and Canada the “unlimited” translates to 10,000 calling minutes per month.

The $2.95 plan gives you a voicemail account. There is an additional fee if you want to accept inbound calls, however Skype provides a discount of up to $30 for an online number that lets people call you from a regular phone. Provisional coverage is also provided for Skype To Go, which lets you dial a special access number to use worldwide to get special Skype rates.

Skype lets you call, video chat or text message other users on the PC, Linux, Mac and some smartphone systems. The Skype free service lets you make Skype-to-Skype calls at no charge.

Researchers at Stanford have developed a new method of using silicon nanowires in lithium-ion batteries. These new batteries produce 10 times the charge of existing Li-ion batteries. The silicon in typical batteries tends to pulverize during the expand and shrink process of charging and discharging. Nanowires avoid the fracturing problem due to their extremely thin shape which is 1/1000th the thickness of a a sheet of paper. This greatly enhances the batteries performance. The new batteries could be used in anything from laptops to electric cars.

The new M1 is a Bluetooth stereo speaker that may playback music or whatever you want to listen for 10 hours. Suppodsedly it can play music very loud and very clear, just the way the doctor ordered it, though it scores low on the design coolness factor. If you have $199 greenies myBlueAnt.com has this quality speaker for you.