Smartphones & Mobile Gadgets
What Is Tethering?
Tethering enables you to go online from your laptop or PDA using your cell phone as a modem. Find out more about the pros and cons of tethering.
How To Use Your Cell Phone As A Wi-Fi Hotspot
If you have a cell phone or smartphone with a data plan, you may be able to use it as a modem for your laptop computer. Find out how to tether your cell phone to your computer so you can access the Internet anywhere you go.
How to Improve Your Cell Phone Battery Life
Improve your cell phone's battery life and keep your phone from dying on you when you need it most with these basic settings and top tips.
How To Use Your Cell Phone As A Modem
If you have a cell phone or smartphone with a data plan, you may be able to use it as a modem for your laptop computer. Find out how to tether your cell phone to your computer so you can access the Internet anywhere you go.
How to Set Up Your New Android Device in 4 Steps
Got a new Android phone or Android tablet? Here are the first steps you should take to set it up.
Mobile Computing Devices
Discover the types of mini computers available today, from pocket-sized PCs to portable netbooks.
A Computer in Your Pocket: 7 of the Best Internet Tablets & Mini PCs
The dream of being able to carry a computer in your pocket and access the Internet from anywhere is more of a reality today than ever before, with...
5 Unique Gadget Gifts for Everyone
A selection of unique gadget gifts that are useful for all types of people (travelers, road warriors, commuters, executives, and even the person who has everything).
Satellite Phones Overview
Satellite phones allow you to stay connected in remote areas beyond cellular and landline coverage.
Cydia - Features of Cydia iPhone Apps Manager and Apps Examples
Cydia - Features of Cydia iPhone Apps Manager and Apps Examples
Rooting
Definition and examples of rooting Android devices.
Jailbreaking
Definition and examples of jailbreaking for iPhones, iPods, Android devices, and other mobile phones
PDAs versus Smartphones
Compare the differences and similarities between PDAs and smartphones. Though this article is from About.com's Guide to PDAs, it's a pretty unbiased analysis.
GPS Price and Feature Chart
Many mobile professionals rely on an in-car GPS to get around, especially since they travel or on the road very often. About.com's Guide to GPS has a great overview of the features to consider when buying a GPS.
Apple iPad Central
"All You Need to Know About Apple's iPad Tablet" - from About.com's Guide to Portable Electronics. It's an interesting device that may be useful for mobile professionals' basic Web surfing needs.
Ultra Mobile PCs Database
A convenient, sortable table comparing specs for tablet ultra-mobile PCs, notebook UMPCs, and consumer Internet devices -- all have screens under 9" and several are under 5".