Blackberry Hacks

Tips & Tools for Your Mobile Office

By: Dave Mabe

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Paperback | 28 October 2005

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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.

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Credits	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Using Your BlackBerry	p. 1
Choose a Data Plan	p. 1
Cut and Paste Text	p. 3
Take the Easy Way Out with Shortcuts	p. 5
Sync Your Calendar over the Air	p. 10
Organize the Icons on the Home Screen	p. 12
Run Programs in the Background	p. 15
Type Less Using AutoText	p. 17
View the Event Log	p. 20
Use Your BlackBerry as a Modem	p. 22
Maximize Your Battery Life	p. 25
Optimize Your BlackBerry Browser	p. 26
Maximize Your Free Memory	p. 29
Get Things Done with the BlackBerry	p. 32
Create Your Own Polyphonic Ringtones	p. 35
Store a Photo Collection on Your Device	p. 40
Turn Your Computer into a Speakerphone	p. 42
Display Signal Strength as a Number	p. 46
Dial Like a Pro	p. 47
Put Notes in the Call Log	p. 50
Upgrade Your Handheld Software	p. 52
Type on a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard	p. 55
Email	p. 58
Clear Your Inbox Quickly	p. 58
Create Persistent Custom Searches	p. 60
Filter Messages by Type	p. 62
Use an Auto Signature	p. 64
Send a Message to a Group of Users	p. 65
Send a Message Directly to Another BlackBerry User	p. 68
Send and Receive S/MIME Encrypted Emails	p. 71
Six Ways to Check Your Gmail	p. 77
Use Filters to Control Message Delivery	p. 80
Get Mail from Multiple Accounts	p. 84
Games	p. 88
Play Texas Hold 'Em	p. 88
Play Chess	p. 91
Play Free Java Games	p. 94
Play Free Magmic Games	p. 96
Play Zork on Your BlackBerry	p. 99
The Internet and Other Networks	p. 105
Configure Your BlackBerry for Internet Access	p. 105
Blog from Your BlackBerry	p. 106
Read News and Blogs on the BlackBerry	p. 109
Control Another Computer Remotely	p. 111
Use Google Maps	p. 113
Telnet or SSH to Internet Servers	p. 117
Telnet or SSH to Intranet Servers	p. 119
Chat over IM	p. 122
Chat over IRC	p. 125
Bookmark It on del.icio.us	p. 128
Use Backpack as Your Mobile Workspace	p. 131
Use Gmail as a Spam-Catcher	p. 134
Use Your BlackBerry Browser to...	p. 136
Find Your Way with a GPS	p. 139
Free Programs	p. 143
Get Fast and Free Mobile Search	p. 143
Store Your Passwords Securely	p. 148
Skin Your Device	p. 150
Run a Stress Test	p. 152
Install a Planetarium	p. 154
Rein In Your Backlight	p. 157
Use Multiple Reply-to Addresses	p. 158
Shop Amazon.com	p. 160
Manage Your eBay Auctions	p. 163
Shareware Apps	p. 166
Display a BlackBerry Today View	p. 166
Sync Your BlackBerry to Your Mac	p. 169
Send Voice Emails from Your Device	p. 173
Fax from Your BlackBerry	p. 175
Sync Memos over the Air Without a BES	p. 177
Spellcheck Outgoing Messages	p. 179
Try a Third-Party Web Browser	p. 181
Try Another Email Program	p. 184
Edit Office Documents	p. 187
Display a Slideshow	p. 189
Get Real-Time Stock Quotes and Charts	p. 192
Track Your Fitness	p. 195
BES Administration	p. 198
Add Users to the BES in Bulk	p. 198
Lock Down Your BlackBerry	p. 200
Test Your SRP Connection	p. 203
Send an Alert When Your SRP Is Down	p. 205
Ping a User's BlackBerry	p. 206
Track Message Delivery Time	p. 208
Create Alerts for Important Users	p. 212
Move the Attachment Service	p. 214
Monitor Attachment Usage	p. 217
Export User Stats to a Text File	p. 221
Create a Web Interface for User Administration	p. 225
Set Owner Info for All Devices	p. 230
Query the BES 4.0 Database	p. 232
The Web and MDS	p. 235
Control Access to Certain Sites	p. 235
Track MDS HTTP Requests	p. 238
Detect BlackBerry Browser Requests the Right Way	p. 240
Make Your Web Sites BlackBerry Friendly	p. 243
Browse WML from Your Desktop	p. 247
Create a Simple Push Application	p. 249
Delete a Push Application	p. 254
Push Install Applications	p. 256
Simulate Any BlackBerry	p. 259
Application Development	p. 265
Create HTTP Connections	p. 265
Create a Simple Stock Quote Application	p. 268
Integrate the Browser into a Java App	p. 272
Deploy BlackBerry Applications	p. 275
Sign Your COD Files	p. 281
Control BlackBerry Applications in the Enterprise	p. 284
Ensure Your App Is Placed First on the Home Screen	p. 288
Index	p. 291
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