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.
Chapter 1 Using Your BlackBerry
Hacks 1–21: Introduction
Choose a Data Plan
Cut and Paste Text
Take the Easy Way Out with Shortcuts
Sync Your Calendar over the Air
Organize the Icons on the Home Screen
Run Programs in the Background
Type Less Using AutoText
View the Event Log
Use Your BlackBerry as a Modem
Maximize Your Battery Life
Optimize Your BlackBerry Browser
Maximize Your Free Memory
Get Things Done with the BlackBerry
Create Your Own Polyphonic Ringtones
Store a Photo Collection on Your Device
Turn Your Computer into a Speakerphone
Display Signal Strength as a Number
Dial Like a Pro
Put Notes in the Call Log
Upgrade Your Handheld Software
Type on a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
Chapter 2 Email
Hacks 22–31: Introduction
Clear Your Inbox Quickly
Create Persistent Custom Searches
Filter Messages by Type
Use an Auto Signature
Send a Message to a Group of Users
Send a Message Directly to Another BlackBerry User
Send and Receive S/MIME Encrypted Emails
Six Ways to Check Your Gmail
Use Filters to Control Message Delivery
Get Mail from Multiple Accounts
Chapter 3 Games
Hacks 32–36: Introduction
Play Texas Hold 'Em
Play Chess
Play Free Java Games
Play Free Magmic Games
Play Zork on Your BlackBerry
Chapter 4 The Internet and Other Networks
Hacks 37–50: Introduction
Configure Your BlackBerry for Internet Access
Blog from Your BlackBerry
Read News and Blogs on the BlackBerry
Control Another Computer Remotely
Use Google Maps
Telnet or SSH to Internet Servers
Telnet or SSH to Intranet Servers
Chat over IM
Chat over IRC
Bookmark It on del.icio.us
Use Backpack as Your Mobile Workspace
Use Gmail as a Spam-Catcher
Use Your BlackBerry Browser to…
Find Your Way with a GPS
Chapter 5 Free Programs
Hacks 51–59: Introduction
Get Fast and Free Mobile Search
Store Your Passwords Securely
Skin Your Device
Run a Stress Test
Install a Planetarium
Rein In Your Backlight
Use Multiple Reply-to Addresses
Shop Amazon.com
Manage Your eBay Auctions
Chapter 6 Shareware Apps
Hacks 60–71: Introduction
Display a BlackBerry Today View
Sync Your BlackBerry to Your Mac
Send Voice Emails from Your Device
Fax from Your BlackBerry
Sync Memos over the Air Without a BES
Spellcheck Outgoing Messages
Try a Third-Party Web Browser
Try Another Email Program
Edit Office Documents
Display a Slideshow
Get Real-Time Stock Quotes and Charts
Track Your Fitness
Chapter 7 BES Administration
Hacks 72–84: Introduction
Add Users to the BES in Bulk
Lock Down Your BlackBerry
Test Your SRP Connection
Send an Alert When Your SRP Is Down
Ping a User's BlackBerry
Track Message Delivery Time
Create Alerts for Important Users
Move the Attachment Service
Monitor Attachment Usage
Export User Stats to a Text File
Create a Web Interface for User Administration
Set Owner Info for All Devices
Query the BES 4.0 Database
Chapter 8 The Web and MDS
Hacks 85–93: Introduction
Control Access to Certain Sites
Track MDS HTTP Requests
Detect BlackBerry Browser Requests the Right Way
Make Your Web Sites BlackBerry Friendly
Browse WML from Your Desktop
Create a Simple Push Application
Delete a Push Application
Push Install Applications
Simulate Any BlackBerry
Chapter 9 Application Development
Hacks 94–100: Introduction
Create HTTP Connections
Create a Simple Stock Quote Application
Integrate the Browser into a Java App
Deploy BlackBerry Applications
Sign Your COD Files
Control BlackBerry Applications in the Enterprise
Ensure Your App Is Placed First on the Home Screen
David Mabe is a system administrator and programmer who has been engineering, administering, and implementing Blackberry platforms for 4 years. David's He's also been heavily involved in standards-based web development and automation. Through his involvement, David He's been in the trenches with the BlackBerry and has discovered innovative ways to get the most possible out of the BlackbBerry.
