Table of Contents

BlackBerry Hacks
By Dave Mabe
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Publisher: O'Reilly
Pub Date: October 2005
ISBN: 0-596-10115-5
Pages: 328

Table of Contents  | Index

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		Copyright
		Credits
			About the Author
			Contributors
			Acknowledgments
		Preface
			Why BlackBerry Hacks?
			How to Use This Book
			How This Book Is Organized
			Where to Learn More
			Conventions
			Using Code Examples
			How to Contact Us
			Safari Enabled
		Chapter 1.  Using Your BlackBerry
			Section 1.1.  Hacks 1 21: Introduction
			Hack 1.  Choose a Data Plan
			Hack 2.  Cut and Paste Text
			Hack 3.  Take the Easy Way Out with Shortcuts
			Hack 4.  Sync Your Calendar over the Air
			Hack 5.  Organize the Icons on the Home Screen
			Hack 6.  Run Programs in the Background
			Hack 7.  Type Less Using AutoText
			Hack 8.  View the Event Log
			Hack 9.  Use Your BlackBerry as a Modem
			Hack 10.  Maximize Your Battery Life
			Hack 11.  Optimize Your BlackBerry Browser
			Hack 12.  Maximize Your Free Memory
			Hack 13.  Get Things Done with the BlackBerry
			Hack 14.  Create Your Own Polyphonic Ringtones
			Hack 15.  Store a Photo Collection on Your Device
			Hack 16.  Turn Your Computer into a Speakerphone
			Hack 17.  Display Signal Strength as a Number
			Hack 18.  Dial Like a Pro
			Hack 19.  Put Notes in the Call Log
			Hack 20.  Upgrade Your Handheld Software
			Hack 21.  Type on a Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
		Chapter 2.  Email
			Section 2.1.  Hacks 22 31: Introduction
			Hack 22.  Clear Your Inbox Quickly
			Hack 23.  Create Persistent Custom Searches
			Hack 24.  Filter Messages by Type
			Hack 25.  Use an Auto Signature
			Hack 26.  Send a Message to a Group of Users
			Hack 27.  Send a Message Directly to Another BlackBerry User
			Hack 28.  Send and Receive S/MIME Encrypted Emails
			Hack 29.  Six Ways to Check Your Gmail
			Hack 30.  Use Filters to Control Message Delivery
			Hack 31.  Get Mail from Multiple Accounts
		Chapter 3.  Games
			Section 3.1.  Hacks 32 36: Introduction
			Hack 32.  Play Texas Hold 'Em
			Hack 33.  Play Chess
			Hack 34.  Play Free Java Games
			Hack 35.  Play Free Magmic Games
			Hack 36.  Play Zork on Your BlackBerry
		Chapter 4.  The Internet and Other Networks
			Section 4.1.  Hacks 37 50: Introduction
			Hack 37.  Configure Your BlackBerry for Internet Access
			Hack 38.  Blog from Your BlackBerry
			Hack 39.  Read News and Blogs on the BlackBerry
			Hack 40.  Control Another Computer Remotely
			Hack 41.  Use Google Maps
			Hack 42.  Telnet or SSH to Internet Servers
			Hack 43.  Telnet or SSH to Intranet Servers
			Hack 44.  Chat over IM
			Hack 45.  Chat over IRC
			Hack 46.  Bookmark It on del.icio.us
			Hack 47.  Use Backpack as Your Mobile Workspace
			Hack 48.  Use Gmail as a Spam-Catcher
			Hack 49.  Use Your BlackBerry Browser to…
			Hack 50.  Find Your Way with a GPS
		Chapter 5.  Free Programs
			Section 5.1.  Hacks 51 59: Introduction
			Hack 51.  Get Fast and Free Mobile Search
			Hack 52.  Store Your Passwords Securely
			Hack 53.  Skin Your Device
			Hack 54.  Run a Stress Test
			Hack 55.  Install a Planetarium
			Hack 56.  Rein In Your Backlight
			Hack 57.  Use Multiple Reply-to Addresses
			Hack 58.  Shop Amazon.com
			Hack 59.  Manage Your eBay Auctions
		Chapter 6.  Shareware Apps
			Hacks 60 71: Introduction
			Hack 60.  Display a BlackBerry Today View
			Hack 61.  Sync Your BlackBerry to Your Mac
			Hack 62.  Send Voice Emails from Your Device
			Hack 63.  Fax from Your BlackBerry
			Hack 64.  Sync Memos over the Air Without a BES
			Hack 65.  Spellcheck Outgoing Messages
			Hack 66.  Try a Third-Party Web Browser
			Hack 67.  Try Another Email Program
			Hack 68.  Edit Office Documents
			Hack 69.  Display a Slideshow
			Hack 70.  Get Real-Time Stock Quotes and Charts
			Hack 71.  Track Your Fitness
		Chapter 7.  BES Administration
			Section 7.1.  Hacks 72 84: Introduction
			Hack 72.  Add Users to the BES in Bulk
			Hack 73.  Lock Down Your BlackBerry
			Hack 74.  Test Your SRP Connection
			Hack 75.  Send an Alert When Your SRP Is Down
			Hack 76.  Ping a User's BlackBerry
			Hack 77.  Track Message Delivery Time
			Hack 78.  Create Alerts for Important Users
			Hack 79.  Move the Attachment Service
			Hack 80.  Monitor Attachment Usage
			Hack 81.  Export User Stats to a Text File
			Hack 82.  Create a Web Interface for User Administration
			Hack 83.  Set Owner Info for All Devices
			Hack 84.  Query the BES 4.0 Database
		Chapter 8.  The Web and MDS
			Section 8.1.  Hacks 85 93: Introduction
			Hack 85.  Control Access to Certain Sites
			Hack 86.  Track MDS HTTP Requests
			Hack 87.  Detect BlackBerry Browser Requests the Right Way
			Hack 88.  Make Your Web Sites BlackBerry Friendly
			Hack 89.  Browse WML from Your Desktop
			Hack 90.  Create a Simple Push Application
			Hack 91.  Delete a Push Application
			Hack 92.  Push Install Applications
			Hack 93.  Simulate Any BlackBerry
		Chapter 9.  Application Development
			Section 9.1.  Hacks 94 100: Introduction
			Hack 94.  Create HTTP Connections
			Hack 95.  Create a Simple Stock Quote Application
			Hack 96.  Integrate the Browser into a Java App
			Hack 97.  Deploy BlackBerry Applications
			Hack 98.  Sign Your COD Files
			Hack 99.  Control BlackBerry Applications in the Enterprise
			Hack 100.  Ensure Your App Is Placed First on the Home Screen
		Colophon
		Index