Give your Today screen a makeover! We show you 10 uber cool freebies to spruce up your Pocket PC and outgeek fellow handheld users.

	1.	PowerCheck    Seasoned Pocket PC users frequently keep tabs on their system resources. Here, PowerCheck assists by giving you an overview of the battery, memory and storage status via three easy-to-interpret graphical charts. The program allows quick access to the settings menu by simply tapping on the corresponding bars. Apart from displaying system information, you can power off and even soft reset your device. If your PDA functions as a music player, PowerCheck lets you turn off the LCD screen to prolong the battery life. Download now
	2.	Calendar Plus   Calendar Plus does more than just emulate the default Calendar plugin. This beefed-up replacement provides a host of options missing in the original and lets you configure the number of schedules to display. It also offers a variety of layouts, font sizes and formats for you to choose from. Download now
	3.	tAgenda   Looking for a plugin that lists out your appointments and tasks without taking up a chunk of real estate on your Today screen? tAgenda is the answer. This freeware offered by a Japanese programmer displays a compact overview of your entire schedule. It lets you customise the amount of details to show, which items to include and more. This way you can make the best use of your screen space. Download now
	4.	Owner Info eXtended   Are you still putting up with the inflexible Owner Information on your Pocket PC? Time to junk that and use Owner Info eXtended instead. Coded by a Malaysian Webmaster nicknamed Sillycat, this nifty software lets you display a thumb-sized image along with a customised line of text. Download now
	5.	TodayPlayer   While most players operate as standalone programs on your handhelds, TodayPlayer offers a fresh approach. This nifty app sits on your Today screen as a plug-in to play MP3, OGG and even WAV files directly. It isn't short on features, either, with an equaliser, bass boost and surround sound to boot. Download now

	6.	tdLaunch    tdLaunch presents you with a string of shortcuts to your programs or files. This way, you merely quick tap to launch the applications or access frequently used documents. This launcher lets you apply a tailored background image and customise the icons' position. Plus, it's efficient and doesn't take up a lot of space or resources. Download now
	7.	cLaunch   Think of cLaunch as tdLaunch on steroids. Developed by a Singaporean, this launcher offers many functions missing in the original. The main draw of this offering must be its tab support so you can group programs into different categories. If you're an advocator of Palm OS clean launcher, the highly customisable cLaunch can be used to achieve a similar effect, too. Download now
	8.	Uptime Meter   Take the guesswork out of how long your Pocket PC runs with this utility. Uptime Meter, straight from Russia, tracks the maximum uptime with up-to-the-minute accuracy. Based on previous battery discharges, it estimates the remaining charge, too. In addition, it keeps tab on the time between soft resets so you'll know when your handheld is due for a software refresh. Download now
	9.	My|Calendar   If you find yourself switching to the Calendar application often just for a brief overview, My|Calendar may be what you need to end this hassle. It replaces the default Date item and gives you a month's view and additionally the corresponding Zodiac sign. Download now
	10.	No Plugins Today   By now, we're sure your screen will be brimming with useful software we highlighted. It's ironical that our last recommendation isn't a plugin but lets you toggle the display of your Today plugins on and off instead. Why so, you may ask. Some reasons include cutting down on memory usage when plugins aren't needed, keeping personal information from prying eyes or just so it doesn't hinder your Pocket PC theme. Download now

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