You’ve installed a new application and, now, can’t boot in your Pocket PC? Ever wondered how you can boot into a Safe Mode similar to the desktop Windows Safe Mode to disable all third-party applications and services? Read this!
In the (highly recommended if you still haven't read it!) Safe Mode Bible, I’ve explained what Safe Mode applications there have been on the Pocket PC. Back then, in September, there were only three of them: the built-in Safe Mode in the commercial Spb Pocket Plus and iLauncher 3 and, finally, the, then, free but not WM5-compliant, 1-series of SafeMode by monoCube (mCube).
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The author of the latter has just released a WM5-compliant, greatly enhanced version of SafeMode. It has every bells and whistles and is, right now (before the release a new version of SKTools, which is rumored to receive safe mode capabilities some time), the most safe application because it’s able to filter:
INIT applications - these are low level applications, such as older versions of "Mad Programmer’s ForceHiRes" or "XCPUScalar"
Services - these are system applications; they are not visible with the task manager, and generally run in the background
Startup applications - startup links, placed in "Windows\Startup"
Today plugins - SafeMode 2 disables all Today plugins, replacing it with it's own interface, as a reminder you're running in SafeMode
Input methods - all non-standard Input methods (custom keyboards etc) are disabled
Pocket Internet Explorer plugins (such as MultiIE)
Other extensions, found in system registry
Unfortunately, it’s no longer free: it costs $6.95. There’s an unrestricted 14-day version available.
Please visit the homepage of the application HERE for more information / for the download.
Related
I love writing detailed software reviews, in which I mercilessly point out problems even in top-rated, really high-quality products pf decent, capable developers. The vast majority of developers (yeah, I sometimes also receive flames) do read my reviews and try to improve on the problems I point out. This is advantageous for the entire Pocket PC community: after all, solid software products are released, which really add a lot to the usability of these devices.
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One of the, in this respect, most responsive companies are the S-K folks, the developers of, without doubt, the best all-in-one Pocket PC tool, SKTools. It was just a few days ago that, upon reviewing the, then, brand new 3.1.1.1 version I’ve pointed out it the missing functionality in the newly-added registry editor module. The excellent S-K folks didn’t leave it at that: they have implemented all this stuff at once, and released a public beta (available for download here), in which, as of the current (3.1.1.4) version,
binary search has been implemented; you can even switch between Unicode, ASCII and hexa (!) searches (see the above screenshot)
hexadecimal DWORD value editing is already allowed
support for importing REGEDIT4 files (in addition to version 5) added
This utility is getting better and better – now, in some respects (see for example hexadecimal or ASCII searches inside binary data), it’s better than Resco Registry Editor!
Have you ever had a keyboard that is missing some keys?
Do you need localized characters on a keyboard that does not have them?
Perhaps you are using software like LogMeIn or GoToMyPC which doesn't support some Unicode characters (especially while using a Pocket PC)?
KeyReplacer monitors the keys pressed on the keyboard. If you enter a "receive key combination" the program will replace the written characters with the "Replace with" string. For example: You write ".aa" and the program erases ".aa" and replaces it with "å".
(Warning! The program can also be used for having some fun... )
It also features simple open and save functions. It stores the configurations in ini-files. Sometimes you want KeyReplacer to start a program on startup or after reboots automatically. This is easily solved by creating a shortcut where the target is set to something like this:
"c:\path-to-program\keyreplacer.exe" "c:\mykeysettings.ini"
Clicking the minimize button will minimize KeyReplacer to the System Tray.
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KeyReplacer main window
The window for adding or editing key combinations
Download KeyReplacer
This program is released as "free of charge" (which is not the same as "free"). You may download and use the program without limitations. You may not, however, redistribute, sell or alter this program in any way, shape or form without permission.
Click here to start the download (299 kB).
System requirements:
- .NET Framework 2.0
Great tool, will definitely mention it in the next iteration of the DEFINITIVE ROUNDUP: Access your desktop PC from your Pocket PC! ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288506 )
piCat
This is PC touch keyboard (either wireless or USB). The keyboard layout is changed automatically and depends on active PC application. For example: if you use Photoshop – it shows instruments; if you use Google Chrome, it gives access to useful key combinations to work efficiently with tabs, history, downloads; if media player is active, - then you have access to the play/pause keys and others. There are 15 applications supported up to date.
- Photoshop
- PowerPoint
- Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer
- VLC, Winamp, Windows Media Player, SPlayer, AIMP
- IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse
- Skype
- Far Manager
OS Recommended:
Windows (XP, Vista, 7)
Useful tips:
-Two fingers tap equal to ‘Enter’
-Leave one finger on the screen and tap the other to switch between the applications
-Two fingers, moving up and down the screen, scroll up and down the active page
-Lock the application during the work and the computer will be locked automatically
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It is important to note that application piServer should be installed on the computer before using it. You can easily download the app here (23 MB) or visit pilgr.com for get more info.
Free Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=name.pilgr.android.picat
App just updated.
New apps supported: Media Player Classic and KMPlayer
Hardware volume buttons uses to control volume for media app, switch window in browser and so on.
You can make a donate to help me actively develop application
Introduction
Lemur Browser is an Android browser that supports tens of thousands of extensions from Chrome and Edge. I am a person who likes to try new things, so I also like to try some new mobile phone software and various extensions. It just so happened that Lemur Browser gave me such an opportunity. I can install various interesting extensions on Android browser and use it to achieve more functions.
I like the interface and interaction of Lemur Browser; it makes me feel good. After installing the extensions, I can watch videos at multiple speeds on Lemur Browser, manage my passwords, use the perfect dark mode provided by Dark Reader, browse articles immersively, and use the Infinity New Tab.
There are many more features besides:
1. Google Translate
2. Search within the webpage
3. Dark Mode
4. Import/export bookmarks
5. Full Screen Gestures
6. Various tab page display methods
7. Incognito mode
8. Desktop mode
So, I want to recommend this android browser and share this useful tool in XDA. I hope this threat is helpful.
How to download?
play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lemurbrowser.exts
Lemur Browser official website: lemurbrowser.com/
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Hermit — Lite Apps Browser - Apps on Google Play
Advanced Web Browser for Power Users, optimized for Lite Apps & Privacy
play.google.com
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This app is one of its kind in what it does. Unlike every other browser, this one allows you to run each site in its own sandboxed environment. Not just that, you can also configure the settings for each site separately, something not possible with any other browser.
Here is a short comparison:
You can create lite apps for each site which are extremely light on system resources. This is especially useful for budget and old devices. Even for new flagship devices, this is an excellent alternative to installing spyware apps like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
The app provides a launcher for the lite apps, but you can also choose to add shortcuts to the lite apps directly on your home-screen:
Here are the privacy settings that can be configured for each site (lite app) separately:
There are other settings too.
You'll find full list of features here:
Innovative Features in Hermit — Hermit • Lite Apps Browser
Read what makes Hermit better than any other browser out there!
hermit.chimbori.com
You'll find more such unique apps here:
Unique Apps for Android
In this post, I will include some unique apps I have found that do not have competing alternatives (or let's say, I haven't found anything close enough to compete). 1. FolderSync 2. appSelector 3. Photo Tools 4. Hermit I will keep updating this...
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