What is on Frank's Pocket PC?
Last updated: 05/13/2001

A very good question, I am glad you asked. On this page I am going to catalog the software that I use every day on my Pocket PC. These aren't programs that I am just reviewing, rather these are the programs that I consider to be so important they must be on any Pocket PC that I use.

• Ilium Software's eWallet: I have tons of bits of information such as passwords to web sites, or serial numbers that I need to keep track of. Next to Pocket Outlook, Inbox, Pocket Internet Explorer, and Pocket Word, eWallet is probably the most used program on my device. It's easy to use, can be set up to password protect the information, and provides encryption.
• WebIs' Pocket Informant: Pocket Informant is becoming a fantastic alternative to Pocket Outlook. I have this programmed to the recorder button on my iPAQ for quick access. I really like it's agenda and week views, and it's ability to link items together. Overall performance is a little slow, but the developer is constantly making improvements. If you are new to Pocket PCs having used a Palm and are familiar with ActionNames then you know what Pocket Informant is like.
• Ilium Software's ListPro: ListPro is a great general purpose list program. It is the closest thing to an outliner for Pocket PCs, and I use it for rudimentary project management.
• Cambridge Computer Corp.'s vxUtil: If you network your Pocket PC in any way stop right now and download this free utility. It only gives you important troubleshooting tools like the ability to determine what IP address is assigned to your device, or to ping other devices on the network.
• DDH Software's HanDBase: I don't know about your Pocket PC, but mine didn't come with a database. HanDBase is the type of database program that should come with all Pocket PCs. You can create databases right on your Pocket PC, or you can use the desktop software to create a database on your PC. Each database consists of a table, and you can link databases to create applications. One of the best things about this program is the database gallery hosted by DDH Software that contains hundreds of databases that you can download and use. I use one of those databases, called Assignments, to keep track of projects that my team is working on at the office.
• Conduit's Technologies' Peacemaker: If you own a HP Jornada Pocket PC then you already have the basic version of this program installed in ROM. With this program you can infrared beam appointments, tasks, contacts, and notes from a Pocket PC to Palm OS devices. It also enables you to beam information from a Pocket PC to other devices, like the C-Pen scanner, that is capable of beaming information with Palm OS devices.

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