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    A group of security researchers claims to have found the first virus that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC.

  • Compaq offers Pocket PC fix

    Compaq has set up a download for users to fix problems caused by rogue versions of the Pocket PC 2002 operating system

  • How to troubleshoot using a Pocket PC

    You can use your Pocket PC to do a lot more than look up contacts or check e-mail. Find out how to take your Pocket PC to the next level by using it to remotely control your Windows 2000 Server and XP clients.

  • Pocket PC vs. Palm: Battle of the PDAs

    The titans of the PDA market battle it out for prime market position. Check out their capabilities, features and limitations and judge the winner for yourself!

  • Free OS upgrade for iPAQ owners

    Compaq is offering free operating system (OS) upgrades to PocketPC 2002, for iPAQs bought between September 6 and November 30 this year.

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  • How to troubleshoot using a Pocket PC

    You can use your Pocket PC to do a lot more than look up contacts or check e-mail. Find out how to take your Pocket PC to the next level by using it to remotely control your Windows 2000 Server and XP clients.

  • Remote PDA connectivity: Know the basics

    If you use your PDA to help keep your work in order on the road, there are some basic resources available for keeping you connected.

  • Motorola prepares to battle XScale

    Motorola's DragonBall MX1 embedded microprocessor has become the first chip to be certified for PalmSource's next-generation operating system.

  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two— Palm OS or Pocket PC—but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what’s coming up soon.

  • Squeeze more apps onto your PDA

    Compression utilities for handhelds--just like those for PCs--allow you to store more data and run more software on your device. Here's three of the best.

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  • Toshiba e310: Palm killer, or wannabe warrior?

    Toshiba claims that its new PDA will annihilate Palm's grip on the budget market. Check out the first Australian review of the Toshiba Pocket PC e310.

  • Time for a happier handheld? My first look at Pocket PC 2002

    HANDHELDS: The new version of Microsoft's Pocket PC OS, announced last week, offers many benefits to corporate users and turns up the heat in the battle with Palm. I've been playing with it for a couple of weeks, and here's what I found. (Hint: Only iPAQs can upgrade to it!)

  • Pocket PC's game plan

    Microsoft's game plan for knocking Palm from the PDA top spot focuses on increasing feature richness and complexity in Pocket PC 2002.

  • Toshiba Pocket PC e310: The little PDA that could

    Toshiba made a splash with its first handheld, the e570. Its newest product line isn't as revolutionary, but may appeal to budget shoppers. Find out more in our first look.

  • PDA Priorities

    Which PDA is right for your business needs?

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