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Windows Mobile tips and tricks

We often suspect there's more than one way to get a task done, and more we could be doing to get the most out of our phones. We've collected some of our favorite tips, tricks, and innovative advice, delivered by Windows Mobile experts. Learn about standard and advanced features, discover cool add-ons, and have fun with multimedia.

The basics

Everyday tasks—the things you want to know how to do quickly, efficiently, and right away.

Pick the perfect phone for your dad or grad
The stylish T-Mobile Shadow
Keep your phone information safe with Microsoft My Phone
The SURF report: A sneak peek at the Motorola A3100 SURF
Saving time and money the Windows Mobile way
Tips to help you avoid an enormous phone bill
Understanding phone design decisions
Brighten up your holiday with Windows Mobile 6.1
View favorite recipe web sites
Set up an Out of Office (OOF) auto-reply message
How to change settings
Add birthdays and anniversaries to Contacts and have Calendar remind you about them
Protect your Windows Mobile phone
Protect your data: back up and synchronize important information
Choosing and using storage cards
Tips for alarms
Fine-tune your Windows
How to add a number from Call History to your Contacts
Add a keyboard or turn your device into a GPS, FM radio, and more

The harder part: synchronizing and connecting

Help and tips for getting your phone to talk to your PC and the web.

Stay in touch: connectivity and communications
Bluetooth envy
Using a Bluetooth GPS with Live Search for Windows Mobile

The fun stuff: games, music, photos, video, travel

What's the point of having a smartphone if you can't use it to amuse yourself and others?

Stay connected during summer vacations
Bargain hunting with Windows Mobile
Gardening with Windows Mobile
WorldMate Live: A frequent traveler’s best friend
Snapping great pictures with Windows Mobile
Springtime, tulips, and Windows Mobile
Blogging with Windows Mobile
Hiking with Windows Mobile
Celebrate Earth Day, every day, with Windows Mobile
Connect with others using Twitter and Windows Mobile
Keep your personal trainer in your pocket
Make spring break easier with Windows Live Search
Road tripping with Windows Mobile
Traveling with children
Wooing with Windows Mobile
Keeping up with March Madness: RSS and streaming video
Video recording tips and tricks
Get more than the score: Sports on your mobile phone
Windows Mobile as a directional aid
Personalize a mobile phone for a truly custom gift
Share the spirit of office parties past, present, and future
Listen to music and watch videos
Turn off your phone so you can use your device on a plane
Video on the go
Introduction to the world of games
Have some fun with your smartphone!
Game review: Chuzzle
Brain School — am I smarter now?
Be an organized trip-taker with Spb traveler
How to add a picture to contact information

The ins and outs of maximum productivity

The web, Outlook Mobile, and Microsoft Office Mobile—all make it possible, and this info makes it easier.

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