PalmPower Magazine - February 2001

PALMPOWER MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY 2001

The fast and the furious: an introduction to overclocking
For years, desktop computer users have been overclocking their processors, pushing them to run at faster speeds than they were labeled. The same thing can be done to your Palm device processor. In this article Paul Gowder shows you how it's done and introduces you to some software that makes it easy.

Getting the most out of movies on your Palm device
Here at PalmPower, we love to score exclusives. This month is no different. The ability to play video clips on Palm devices got a lot of attention at the recent PalmSource 2000 developer's conference. To learn more about it, we've asked Vince Lee, the developer behind a cool new piece of software called TealMovie, to write about the potential applications of this technology and to provide us with some tips on how to best take advantage of his particular solution.

How to use Palm Desktop v4.0 with your Handspring Visor
An interesting thing happens when Handspring Visor users install Palm Desktop 4.0. They can no longer HotSync! This is exactly what happened to PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. Fortunately, however, he found a solution. Whether or not you've already installed Palm Desktop 4.0, the solution in this important article will work for you.

How to diagnose HotSync difficulties
HotSync problems can be extremely frustrating. They're also tough to diagnose and troubleshoot, but if you're having difficulty performing a HotSync with your Palm device, Claire Pieterek has some great ideas you might want to try.

Personality Packs help your Palm V stand out from the crowd
Does your Palm V need a little individuality? Want to be on the cutting edge of handheld fashion? Claire Pieterek has a review of Parallel Design's Personality Packs, just what you need to liven up your Palm V-series handheld.

PocketMirror 3.0 Professional offers an attractive collection of enhancements
Last month, Bob Draper showed you how to synchronize your Palm device with Microsoft Outlook using PocketMirror 3.0 Standard. This month, Bob walks you through PocketMirror 3.0 Professional and the ten new features that aren't found in the Standard edition.

PALMPOWER SITE OF THE MONTH
Web site provides go-anywhere access to God's Word
February's PalmPower Site of the Month is a good example of how one organization has managed to spread its message via handheld technology. Steve Niles reviews Jesuit university's Web site that you can read on your Palm computer thanks to AvantGo.

FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
A more perfect HotSync interface
Do you like the HotSync interface? Do you think it could be better? Do you wish for more compatibility among devices? So does PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. In this trend-setting article, he outlines PalmPower's call for a new, standardized HotSync interface. It may be key to the next step in the growth of the Palm economy.

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