Guide to Using Windows Mobile

Written by:  • Edited by: Bill Fulks
Published May 31, 2010
• Related Guides: Windows Mobile | Windows Mobile Phone | Windows Mobile 6

Learn how to use the Windows Mobile operating system in this article. There are links to guides and all sorts of hints and tips.

Windows Mobile

Windows Phone 7
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There have been various versions of Windows Mobile released over the years. Despite the versatility of this operating system it has failed to have the same kind of impact as Apple’s iPhone operating system or even Google’s Android operating system. Part of the reason for this is that Microsoft hasn’t thrown a great deal of weight behind Windows Mobile. It is arguably less user friendly and it is certainly not publicised as well. This situation promises to change when the all new Windows Mobile 7 (or Windows Phone 7 as they are re-branding it) hits the market.

While Windows Phone 7 promises to be more user friendly and fall into line with the app hungry, social media obsessed public of today. It is also a completely new operating system and it will not be compatible with old Windows Mobile phones. The new OS might be a big improvement, but for now you can still get a lot out of the older Windows Mobile platform, whether you are using Windows Mobile 6, 5 or 6.5 you still have a powerful OS at your fingertips. Find out what version of Windows Mobile you are running.

Syncing and Security

It is important to keep Windows Mobile smartphones up to date with the latest firmware and you’ll also want to make sure that you back up your contacts information, photos and other files just in case something should happen to your phone. You can find how to use Windows Mobile with Windows 7 or how to use Windows Mobile with Windows Vista.

You may also be concerned about keeping your information safe. Here is a beginner’s guide to Windows Mobile security. If you’re interested in a bit more information you can also check out the series on how to protect your Windows Mobile device.

Windows Mobile Apps

Many of the same apps that are exciting Android and iPhone users are available on Windows Mobile as well. In truth the Windows Mobile Marketplace is not well organised and not much fun to browse, but you could level the same accusation at Android Market or the Apple App Store.

You can certainly find some great Windows Mobile freeware to download but many of the best Windows Mobile apps cost money. There certainly isn’t any shortage of choice. Once you have identified the software you want simply download and install it. If you get fed up of any app you have installed, or just want to free up some space, then you’ll need to know how to uninstall apps.

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