• Memory Issues:
• One of the problems users are not aware of is that when they open the calendar or various programs and click the X to close the program, the program is not closed but just sent to the background. As such the program continues to use up the precious memory resource.

Installing too many programs on the main memory. This is similar to the issue above except it deals with the available memory to store data. As far as I can tell, the main memory for majority of the Windows Mobile phone has only 128 Mbytes. Once the memory is used up, the phone will have difficulty running. Majority of the phones support memory card but this is separate memory.

Since it is relatively easy to write programs for Windows Mobile, there are programs that are not written by experienced programmers. As such, you have programs for Windows Mobile that are not written properly. These programs encounter what is known as “memory leak”. Which means the program will slowly used up the memory and does not return it to the Operating system. As a result, the phone will also run out of memory.

• Reception/battery Live
• Windows Mobile 6 by default setting is to try to synchronize with an Exchange server automatically. There are articles on how to change this. Here is of them.

Also I noticed from time to time my service provider sent me a MMS. Since my phone is not configured to use WAP or 3G, the phone will keep trying to connect to Internet to retrieve the MMS. This will also result in the drain on the battery. If it properly configured, it may also cost you extra money in connecting to the Internet.

Going to places with poor reception. When the phone is in places where your service provider has poor reception, the phone will keep trying to search for signal and this will drain the battery. Windows mobile battery drain is not that bad here. I found the battery drain on the Symbian (Nokia) to be a lot worst here.

Of course there are situations where it could be the manufacturer who produce substandard products running Windows Mobile. I have seem a few here but won't mention them since they may decide to sue me but majority of the time, it is the lack of knowledge on the proper use that results in it lack of reliability.

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If you're pregnant or you want to be a mother, it's time for you to have one USB Pregnancy Test device. It's 99% accurate to detect hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin), hCG-H (hyperglycosylated hCG - for detection before your first missed period), and LH (luteinizing hormone - for detection of your most fertile days). Note that these hormones don't indicate pregnancy or ovulation respectively as the extenuating circumstances may have affected the levels of these hormones in your body. In addition to these hormones, the device will show you the symbol of a baby, no baby, or multiples and your estimated delivery date based upon your concentration of hCG, hCG-H, and LH in your urine via its onscreen interface.

To use it, you pee on a stick, specifically the absorbent test strip at one end, then you remove the cap from the other end of the stick (to keep you away from casually contaminating) to reveal the USB connector. Next, pop it into your computer and you'll see your USB port starts the electrospray ionization process with a created spectrograph of the various masses for your analysis and urinalysis. After reviewing your test results, just pop the device out of your computer and change the test strip. The display will remain lit for five minutes before power off. It is recommended to use the horizontal USB drives for this USB product to avoid accidental moisture transference.

USB Wheel Phone Stand

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Can you feed your eyes with a visual stimulant instead of hearing the phone rings? Of course, with a device called USB Wheel Phone Stand, you can achieve your desire. However, this Ferris wheel only works for VoIP phones.When a call comes in, this device which is connected to your PC will spin. It's indeed an interesting stuff!

Popdrive Bottle Drive

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The Popdrive Bottle Opener is a 1GB thumb drive that is both USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible. This device comes with an attached bottle opener with its entire length in 3.75”, 1.5” in width, and 0.5” in height. Now, you can have this device to transfer your file and open those cold beverages without using your teeth. It also has an attached carabineer-style key chain to enable you to clip to your belt buckle, backpack, purse or set of keys easily. Its unique feature is that it lets you transferring files and opens the frosty beverage with the pesky bottle caps all at a time.

“I Love You” LED Laptop Light

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“I Love You” LED Laptop Light is a device that adds a little more light to your laptop or computer. It might be a perfect gift to give for Techie girl.

Star Wars USB Hubs

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For both computer Greeks and Star War's fans, the invention of R2-D2 and Darth Vader USB Hubs seem to be good news for them. Undoubtedly, the addition of these USB hubs will bring more joys to the computer users. Once you plug one of them into the USB port, it will operate automatically. You will see its eyes get blinking, its head moves and you will listen to sounds actually to what you listen in the Star War movie.

USB Fridge

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This USB Fridge will keep your beverage chilled while you're at your computer. It gets 5 minutes to bring the fridge down to 8 degree Celsius (47 degree Fahrenheit) after plugging it to your laptop or computer.

USB Illuminated Roll-up Keyboard

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This USB Illuminated Roll-up Keyboard is made by high-quality silicone and it is washable, water resistance, soft touch while typing without creating sounds and foldable. It comes in white and pink color. This device is so convenient that it can be rolled up and put easily in your briefcase, notebook carrying bag or backpack.

USB Data Injection

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This is not made for the injection purpose; rather it is used for data junkies. It might be simply made your daily data storage easier and interesting.

Stethoscope looks like USB

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Please don't be mistaken! This is not a stethoscope that a doctor uses to place on your stomach to diagnose to sounds of your heart, breathing, intestines and blood flow in arteries and veins. This USB is used for a direct individual data connection. It is equipped with the properties of hearing, scanning and checking.

Strange looking USB Drive

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This is a very creative designed of a USB drive, featuring in a delicate art in its design. It is a tool for theft prevention on a laptop or a computer that is essential for data security, virus protection, industrial or individual espionage and video piracy.

USB Apple-shape Speaker

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This is an interesting design PC speaker used particularly for a notebook. That means the desktop computer users cannot use this device at their computer desks.

USB Monster Hub

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This monster has six-legged attached beneath its body. It has the ability to hook up to USB devices via any of its highly adjustable limbs. Its furry legs are pretty cool looking. This monster resembles the Dark Star that I watched from the Slayers series.

USB & FireWire Hub

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This stylist USB & FireWire combination Hub is designed by Ora-Ïto for your PC or Mac. The hub is round in shape, and has a white polycarbonate appearance. The add-in 4 USB ports and 2 FireWire ports allow you to connect iPod, PSP, mobile phone, movable keyboard, camera and printer simultaneously. That means you can connect up to six devices at a time. It comes with 8 flexible and twistable cables (5 USB 2.0 & 3 FireWire 400), a USB fan, a USB light, a USB extension cable and a FireWire 400 extension cable to make it fully equipped for all the connections the computer users required. Indeed, the connectivity with this interesting USB hub will let you experiencing the creativity and beauty of the art.

A Purse's U-disk

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Nowadays, a USB is like other fashionable hairstyle and clothing has become a modern trend to suit different requirement and situation. Like what you see in the picture, this is a female-like modern purse U-disk. It is particularly favored by females, spy agents or female detectives.

A Porcupine fish's U-disk

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Hey, you, SpongeBob, don't make me angry; I'll stab you!

Christmas Cake USB Hub

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This creamy cake is a product of Japan. It has 4 ports that are decorated with four USB strawberries, measures 120x120x130mm, and weights 650g. It offers up to 1GB memory and is compatible with OS Window 2000 and later. This sumptuous like creamy USB Hub cake looks like a real cake but unfortunately you're not tempted to have a slice of the cake.

Wooden USB Memory Sticks

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These wooden USB Memory Sticks are available in memory sizes of 512Mb, 1GB, and 2GB. They're USB 2.0 Memory sticks which are compatible to Window, Linux and Mac. These memory sticks are useful to have around when transferring files from a computer to another computer.

Note: While any downloads are taking place on your device do not let the screen fall asleep! I will post additions in the comments of this article, if you have anything to add post your additions too, if you want to update your firmware, after you have jailbroken your device, make sure that you restore it first or it could get locked.

1. Downgrade Your Firmware

Decide on the software version you want to do this with. The earlier the version the more applications you can get for your device. Next, find the download for this version. I suggest 1.1.1. You can download the file here for the iPod, and here for the iPhone. After it is done downloading connect your iPod to your computer and open iTunes. Find your iPod in iTunes and then press down the Option key on a Mac and click update. You can also press the Shift key if you are on a windows computer. At this point, a dialog box opens up and you will need to select the file you downloaded earlier. Once your iPod is done downgrading it will restart. Congratulations it is now running firmware version 1.1.1.

2. Jailbreaking Your iPod

Now that your iPod is running the correct firmware you can jailbreak it! This part, while the most significant, is the easiest. Simply take your iPod and open Safari, in the address bar type in www.jailbreakme.com. Once your iPod loads the page scroll all the way down and click "Install AppSnapp." In about ten seconds it will be done installing and you will have a new icon on your home screen called "Installer." Your device is now jailbroken and you can get the applications you want.

3. Getting More Sources (Optional/Recommended)

This step is for people who want to do more than make their iPod an iPhone, it's for people who want their iPod/iPhone to be a combined Computer, iPod, Phone, PSP, Gameboy, NES, Playstation, virtual book reader and more. It also allows users to completely customize their device including all images and default text on it. It will allow you to change the order of the buttons on your home screen and put up to fifteen buttons into the Home Dock. Your applications come from programmer's lists called Sources. To add almost every single source of applications into your Installer's database you will only need to manually add one source. To do this open installer on your iPod and click "Sources" on the bottom right. Once your sources are opened click "edit" in the top right corner and then "add" in the bottom left.

Once you do this a dialog box should pop up. Into the box enter the following: http://blazeco.info/blaze.xml. After you do this your iPod should began a database update sequence which could take between three and ten minutes. When it is done updating your sources database your sources should automatically refresh. If they don't, close and reenter your installer and they will (this will also take a short while every time it happens, do not think it is frozen or will affect the rest of your device). You should now have a lot of sources and so many more options of what to install. Now go to sources and click edit then scroll down your list and delete any sources that are in foreign languages. Now after one last refresh your done! Congratulations!

4. Installing Applications

This is the section where you download the actual applications onto your device. They will appear as new icons on your home screen. Open up your installer and go to the "Install" section (second button from the left at the bottom), here you should see a long list of folders each of which contain applications inside. Simply choose the applications you want and then install them. If they have installed correctly, the installer should revert to the screen with many scrollable folders of options. Install up-to five or ten apps and then click your home button. Your screen should jumble up the buttons for a second and then refresh. Once it refreshes your new icons should appear. After you have done this you may return to the installer and install more programs, as many as you like! Once your screen cannot hold any more icons it will simply make a new page for them, to scroll these pages simply slide your finger to either side on your device's home screen. You have now learned how to add applications and I will list some I recommend below.

• iPhone 1.1.1 Apps for iPod

If you are on an iPod and not an iPhone this will give you a list of all the iPhone programs and, if you install them, you will get them on your iPod.

• Customize

Customize your device full description below.

• Aqwoah Keyboard (1.1.1)

This install gives your default virtual keyboard a set of beautiful 3d rounded keys with a brushed steel background. It is much easier to use, as there is more distinction.

• Gaming System Emulators

Download these emulators for things like GBA or NES to have your device be able to act like one of these and have many pre-included games and two player games such as Mario, Zelda, and more.

• Tap Tap Revolution

This is the equivalent of Guitar Hero for your device. If you actually want the flames and other affects of the actual game then download: TTR, the Guitar Hero III theme for it, and songs you like. You will then be ready to play it GHIII style.

• iPhysics

This is well known to be one of the most advanced programs for the iPod/iPhone it is a game where you play by a set of physics laws and you control it with many actions of your fingers. You can draw any shape or line, joins, hooks, rotating anchors and also control some games with your tilt sensor. Also a full featured pinball game is available for it in which the handles and spring are controlled by your fingers. (If you can't find it add iPhone Hacking and Rambling to your sources, if it blinks turn on compatibility mode in the options).

• Social Websites

Adds icons for social websites such as Facebook and Myspace to your home screen.

• BSD Subsystem

Makes your device run better and be more compatible.

• Team Wiki

Finds and makes follow along lyrics with all your songs.

• Games

There are hundreds of games for your device available even two-player games like air hockey.

There are literally thousands of options make your own list of favorites!

5. Customizing (Optional/Recommended)

To customize your device you will need to open installer and install an application called "Customize." Once you have done this you will need to also download all of the designer image sets for customize (big files might take a while). Once you have downloaded both of these open up customize in your home screen. Here you can change how your dock background looks, your icon display order, and any of the default images for your device and the apps on it simply by clicking what you want to customize (from the slider, to the icons to the battery picture, to your music buttons, AND ANY IMAGE at all) and then selecting an option from the list presented. You can also customize iPhone default sounds by clicking "System Sounds". You may also customize default text by going to SpringBoard Strings" and selecting what you want to change (anything from the "Slide to Unlock" to the "System Messages"). All of these things can be changed with my favorite program; "Customize". Your iPod is now customize and has many amazing programs on it.

You have successfully jailbroken your iPod Touch or iPhone! Enjoy your brand new device and show it off to your friends!

There are many things you can do with your Skype account such as make video calls using Skype to another Skype customer for free. They offer unlimited calling to non-Skype phones within the United States and Canada, both local and long distance. They also have reasonable rates for international calling. If you make a lot of calls to a particular country, you can get a local number for a low monthly fee. That could save you a lot of money every month. Why suffer with a huge phone bill every month when you can call your friends using Skype for free?

There are many different free features that Skype offers such as...Skype to Skype calls, instant messagering and group chats, and conference calls with up to nine people. They also offer Skype pro for only three dollars a month. With Skype Pro you get free local and long distance calling with in the United States and Canada, free voice mail, and call transfer which allows you to forward calls to other Skype contacts phones or cell phones. If you want people to be able to call you, however, you will have to pay a monthly fee for a telephone number. Those rates are reasonable, however, and you can choose from any area code in the United States and any international dialing code.

If you happen to be out side of the United States the only charge would be a small connect fee, all other portions of the call would be free. You don't even have to have a computer anymore to make calls with Skype. They offer the new Skype 3 phone that's like having a computer in your pocket. It's a sleek, stylish phone that allows you to make phone calls, text, chat, and take pictures from your Skype account. It's everything you would expect from your mobile phone, without the hassles of huge monthly bills and overage charges. Unfortunately, it is only available in certain countries and the United States is not one of them. Skype has plans of increasing the number of countries where users can talk with the Skype 3, however, so it may be coming to your country soon.

They also have pay as you go accounts. If you just want to use Skype to call a certain friend in another country, you can prepare for premium Skype services and save a bundle on your telephone bill. By making a single call or sending a text message you insure that your Skype credit stays active for 180 days. You can even check your Skype credit right from your computer, so you will always know how much credit you have left.

If you operate a small business, the small business pack may be right for you. For $68, you get $33 in Skype credit, 10 Skype Pro accounts, free Skype to Skype, calls from your mobile phone at local rates, international calls for as little as 1.4 cents per minute, call forwarding to another Skype phone so you don't miss any important phone calls, video calls, and the ability to send SMS messages. You get alot for a little. Skype is very secure it offers firewall protection, no spamming, there is no adware or spyware so all transactions and information used through Skype is very secure, and easy to manage.

Secondly check your phone accessories. Your phone should come with a USB cord from the manufacturer or if you don't have it, you can purchase one N/B the type for your phone.

Purchase the type of anti-virus you want to use, it should be in a disk, then follow this guidelines for the installation process.

1. Insert your USB cable to your phone and then the other end of the cable to the USB Port in your computer, your computer will automatically detect the new hardware found message and will also write the name of the drive
2. N/B To locate drive go to Start, Click on my computer you will see it on the list of drives. Click on it to gain access.
3. Insert the anti-virus disk into the CD-Rom drive and wait for it to open, if it doesn't pop up after one minute then go to my computer, click on the CD-Rom drive to open

Click on the anti-virus software from the disk it will come up with options such as like "Open" "Save" "Save As" then click on the save as option, direct it to the new drive detected by your computer, click "Save" to save it directly to the drive

1. To start the installation process make sure you have enough space on your phone memory card, if you don't have you can free some space in order to allow the installation to go on, then click on the anti-virus software from your newly detected drive to begin the installation process
2. After the installation, right click on each of the folders contained in your phone for e.g. my music, my pictures, my videos and other folders created by you. When you right click on each folder, you will see on the list of options "Scan with Anti-virus" click on it to start the scanning process, continue scanning each folder one by one to achieve the result.
3. You can choose to uninstall to free some space or you can keep it if you have enough space though

N/B to avoid damage to your phone always scan files you send to your phone.

Nevertheless, the mobile phone has also inherited the problem previously associated with the PC - virus and lots of it. Currently, there are over 350 mobile viruses. More worrying is that the number is expected to grow further as wireless phones and personal digital assistant (PDA) networks increase and become more complex.

The Wikepedia stated that the first instance of a mobile virus occurred in August 2004, when it was discovered that old company called OJAM had engineered an anti-piracy Trojan Virus in older verson of its mobile phone games Mosquito. The virus sent short message service (SMS) message to the company without the user's knowledge.

In July 2004, computer scientist released a proof-of-concept mobile virus named Cabir, which replicates itself on Bluetooth wireless networks. When a phone is infected, the message “Caribe” is displayed each time the phone is turned on. The worm attempts to spread to other phones in the area using wireless Bluetooth signals.

Cabir is completely harmless and the problem is unlikely to get as bad as it has with PCs. Other mobile malware include Commwarrior, Duts, and Skulls. For so long, spyware and malware had been one of the biggest problems for PC users. Now the same problem is being faced in the mobile phone space.

However, experts believe that if everyone plays his part to combat this virus problems, it can be hampered and will not be as bad as how PCs were facing such problems. It also encouraging to hear that the major mobile phone manufacturers, anti- virus companies and operating system manufacturers like Symbian, Microsoft, and Palm are working hard to address these problems.

Well lets hope that something positive will come out of these initiatives. On another note, experts also foresee mobile criminals to be on the rise. The internet scams have made cyber criminals filthy rich in the cyber space. The mobile phone, with its fast growing number of users, is a perfect platform for these crooks to get their unsuspecting victims.