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Blackberry Hacks: Tips & Tools for Your Mobile Office
The BlackBerry has become an invaluable tool for those of us
who need to stay connected and in the loop. But most people
take advantage of only a few features that this marvelous
communications device offers. What if you could do much more
with your BlackBerry than just web surfing and email?
BlackBerry Hacks will enhance
your mobile computing with
great tips and tricks. You'll learn that the BlackBerry is
capable of things you never thought possible, and you'll
learn how to make it an even better email and web workhorse:
Get the most out of the built-in applications
Take control of email with filters, searches, and more
Rev up your mobile gaming--whether you're an arcade addict
or poker pro
Browse the web, chat over IM, and keep up with news and
weblogs
Work with office documents, spell check your messages, and
send faxes
Become more secure, lock down your BlackBerry and stash
secure information somewhere safe
Manage and monitor the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES)
and Mobile Data System (MDS)
Create web sites that look great on a BlackBerry
Develop and deploy BlackBerry applications
Whether you need to schedule a meeting from a trade show
floor, confirm your child's next play date at the park, or
just find the show times and secure movie tickets while at
dinner, this book helps you use the remarkable BlackBerry to
stay in touch and in-the-know--no matter where you are or
where you go.
Credits
Preface
Chapter 1. Using Your BlackBerry
1. Choose a Data Plan
2. Cut and Paste Text
3. Take the Easy Way Out with Shortcuts
4. Sync Your Calendar over the Air
5. Organize the Icons on the Home Screen
6. Run Programs in the Background
7. Type Less Using AutoText
8. View the Event Log
9. Use Your BlackBerry as a Modem
10. Maximize Your Battery Life
11. Optimize Your BlackBerry Browser
12. Maximize Your Free Memory
13. Get Things Done with the BlackBerry
14. Create Your Own Polyphonic Ringtones
15. Store a Photo Collection on Your Device
16. Turn Your Computer into a Speakerphone
17. Display Signal Strength as a Number
18. Dial Like a Pro
19. Put Notes in the Call Log
20. Upgrade Your Handheld Software
21. Type on a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
Chapter 2. Email
22. Clear Your Inbox Quickly
23. Create Persistent Custom Searches
24. Filter Messages by Type
25. Use an Auto Signature
26. Send a Message to a Group of Users
27. Send a Message Directly to Another BlackBerry User
28. Send and Receive S/MIME Encrypted Emails
29. Six Ways to Check Your Gmail
30. Use Filters to Control Message Delivery
31. Get Mail from Multiple Accounts
Chapter 3. Games
32. Play Texas Hold 'Em
33. Play Chess
34. Play Free Java Games
35. Play Free Magmic Games
36. Play Zork on Your BlackBerry
Chapter 4. The Internet and Other Networks
37. Configure Your BlackBerry for Internet Access
38. Blog from Your BlackBerry
39. Read News and Blogs on the BlackBerry
40. Control Another Computer Remotely
41. Use Google Maps
42. Telnet or SSH to Internet Servers
43. Telnet or SSH to Intranet Servers
44. Chat over IM
45. Chat over IRC
46. Bookmark It on del.icio.us
47. Use Backpack as Your Mobile Workspace
48. Use Gmail as a Spam-Catcher
49. Use Your BlackBerry Browser to-
50. Find Your Way with a GPS
Chapter 5. Free Programs
51. Get Fast and Free Mobile Search
52. Store Your Passwords Securely
53. Skin Your Device
54. Run a Stress Test
55. Install a Planetarium
56. Rein In Your Backlight
57. Use Multiple Reply-to Addresses
58. Shop Amazon.com
59. Manage Your eBay Auctions
Chapter 6. Shareware Apps
60. Display a BlackBerry Today View
61. Sync Your BlackBerry to Your Mac
62. Send Voice Emails from Your Device
63. Fax from Your BlackBerry
64. Sync Memos over the Air Without a BES
65. Spellcheck Outgoing Messages
66. Try a Third-Party Web Browser
67. Try Another Email Program
68. Edit Office Documents
69. Display a Slideshow
70. Get Real-Time Stock Quotes and Charts
71. Track Your Fitness
Chapter 7. BES Administration
72. Add Users to the BES in Bulk
73. Lock Down Your BlackBerry
74. Test Your SRP Connection
75. Send an Alert When Your SRP Is Down
76. Ping a User's BlackBerry
77. Track Message Delivery Time
78. Create Alerts for Important Users
79. Move the Attachment Service
80. Monitor Attachment Usage
81. Export User Stats to a Text File
82. Create a Web Interface for User Administration
83. Set Owner Info for All Devices
84. Query the BES 4.0 Database
Chapter 8. The Web and MDS
85. Control Access to Certain Sites
86. Track MDS HTTP Requests
87. Detect BlackBerry Browser Requests the Right Way
88. Make Your Web Sites BlackBerry Friendly
89. Browse WML from Your Desktop
90. Create a Simple Push Application
91. Delete a Push Application
92. Push Install Applications
93. Simulate Any BlackBerry
Chapter 9. Application Development
94. Create HTTP Connections
95. Create a Simple Stock Quote Application
96. Integrate the Browser into a Java App
97. Deploy BlackBerry Applications
98. Sign Your COD Files
99. Control BlackBerry Applications in the Enterprise
100. Ensure Your App Is Placed First on the Home Screen
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