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Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

Take note! Top sticky note apps

Like their real-world counterpart, a quickly jotted digital sticky note placed prominently on the desktop can be just the reminder you need. Plus they won't bulk up the landfill. We take a look at the most popular digital sticky notes around.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I have recently purchased a Sony Vaio Laptop (latest release) with Windows Vista. The laptop has a built in wireless card and I am looking for a reasonable wireless plan that will not break the bank. I use the laptop whilst out and about for work and also at home for general Internet browsing. Do you have any suggestions as to a provider that could meet my needs but not break my bank?

Secure your mobile wireless device

Worried about malware attacks on your mobile device? Discover software and tips to stop gate-crashing spyware, viruses, and thieves in their tracks.

PDA shopping checklist

Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops, including options you should watch for in platform, screen, CPU, memory, expansion, connectivity, synchonisation, power and more.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

Handhelds buying guide

Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

DIY: Upgrade your PDA

Updates! Get your updates here. If you own a Palm LifeDrive or one of the new Windows Mobile 5 handhelds, listen up.

DIY: Transfer data from Palm to Pocket PC

If you've decided to jump the Palm PDA ship in favour of a Windows Mobile Pocket PC, our step-by-step guide will help you migrate the data from your old handheld to the new one.

MP3 ringtones on my Treo?

Thanks for your Treo 650 review. Can it use MP3's as ringtones? My mate had a 600 and he said you had to email mp3's to the phone to use them as ringtones -- is this true for the 650?

MP3 players that sync with Outlook

My Palm Pilot is on its last legs but I can't live without a gadget that syncs with Outlook and plays MP3s. Can you suggest a replacement? Just to be extra difficult, I am on a budget!

Mobile phones that sync with Outlook

I am looking for a mobile phone that will Sync with Microsoft Outlook, has long talk time and is generally great for business use. I don't care about cameras, texting, ringtones and all that stuff, but am very fond of the slider phones. I'm overwhelmed by choice and range of prices. Please help!

DIY: Extreme makeover

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

DIY: Protect your PDA screen

If you're on a tight budget or have some free time on your hands, you can make your own PDA screen protector. Here's how.

DIY: Shape up with your PDA

There's no better time to get in shape than during the Olympics. We show you how to turn your PDA into an ally for this quest.

How to remember your passwords -- safely

Every time you log in to an e-mail account or a Web site, you need to enter a username and a password. But keeping track of those login details can be tough. Here are some PDA apps that'll make it simpler.

Travelling light: replacing your notebook with a Palm

Do you find even an ultraportable notebook too much to carry? We set out to discover how feasible it is to restrict yourself to a Palm OS handheld on your travels.

DIY: Toss those scraps of paper: PDA list apps

What you have to do today, what you have to pick up at the store--any time you need to make a list, your PDA is a great tool for the job.

DIY: How to read e-mail on your PDA

Have a bunch of e-mail accounts to keep track of? One way to keep them manageable: download messages to your PDA and read them when you have the chance.

DIY: Secure your Pocket PC in style

A lost PDA isn't just expensive to replace -- it's also a big security risk, whether you use your PDA for work or personal reasons. Here to help you protect your Pocket PC with a flourish are five top encryption programs.

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