5 most useful applications - Page 5

minimage · 12-02-03, 10:05 PM

TodayPlus
TextMaker
Inbox
FTxP
PMenu

Hard to rule out Avantgo, MSReader and GSPlayer

Scylla · 12-02-03, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bookie
Regarding Total Commander, is there a way to associate a file with an application? Also, is there a "Select All" option?

Thanks.

Bookie,

Go to this link for description of features:

http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm

You can select single, multiple, or all files.

I don't know about changing/creating file associations; haven't tried it.

There's also a forum - you can get to it at the above link.

I have both Total Commander (free) and Resco File Explorer 2003 (not free). I use both at different times. Resco has it's advantages - visually it's more appealing - but Total Commander can do more, at least as far as what I do. Much easier to move or copy files from one location to another.

I use Mapopolis for my GPS routing, and the Mapopolis map files must be installed in main memory when in use. Of course you don't want them in there hogging memory all the time, so I zip them into folders on my SD card with TC, then when I need them I just extract them into a folder in the Mapopolis program folder. When I'm done I just blow them away - the zip files are still intact on the SD card. This seems to be much easier to accomplish with Total Commander.

Resco boasts of it's ability to encrypt files, but I don't really have a need for that. Resco does come with a nice registry editor, however.

Update:

I just checked the forum and here is a link to the thread about changing file associations:

http://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?t=1969

Apparently you can do this in Total Commander by changing registry entries, however there are some freeware programs mentioned here which supposedly do it much easier.

Correction:

Total Commander doesn't change associations through the registry; a freeware program called "Tascal Regedit" is recommended by the developer for this. The other freeware which a poster says is easier to use and doesn't involve any registry changes is Tillanosoft PocketTweak (http://www.tillanosoft.com/ce/ptweak.html)

Good luck!

Ted Mozer · 12-08-03, 06:33 PM

There are several programs on my Axim that I would not want to be without. But one program that I use everyday and could not do without is Sync Manager. I sync my Axim with 5 different computers at home and work (and will probably add a few more). Sync Manager allows me to choose which computer I am syncing with without ActiveSync getting all huffy and confused. Works great!!

RainyDay · 12-13-03, 12:51 PM

GSPlayer2 Xlent!
Streams mp3-shoutcast over WiFi

12-13-03, 03:55 PM

Gee, I have to limit my list to 5???

Angenda Fusion - Tells me what is next in life...
Pocket Quicken! - Keeps my checking account straight
ListPro - great for planning meetings
Journal Pro - log my day
eWallett - secure storage of important data

paolobeltran · 12-15-03, 06:08 PM

My 5 Most Essential Apps:

1. Resco Explorer 2003
2. Pocket Money 2004
3. tdLaunch
4. Icbar
5. HandyMenu

ericartman · 02-09-04, 09:57 AM

1. Resco File Explorer
Can't imagine what I did before it.
2.Mapopolis
moved to a new area recently, great for learning shortcuts
3.Palm Reader
Like the format better than Microsoft
4. Resco Picture Viewer
Use this a lot more than I thought I would.
5. Journal Bar/ Program bar (Omega one)
Use them all the time, lifetime updates, can't beat it.

Add on; Don't know who this Anton Tomov is, but I have been trying his Pocket Hack Master and Pocket Mechanic (again Omega One) and because I just can't leave well enough alone these sure are two great programs with excellent trial periods. No I don't work for Omega One or know anyone that does. Wish I did.

02-09-04, 10:16 AM

I would add Sprite Backup Premium Edition - an invaluable program. And also Remover and Pocket Mechanic - both very useful utilities.