C# code to soft reset a Windows Mobile device
Here is the C# code to soft reset a Windows Mobile device (using P/Invoke)
[DllImport("coredll.dll", SetLastError = true)]
static extern int SetSystemPowerState(string psState, int StateFlags, int Options);
const int POWER_FORCE = 4096;
const int POWER_STATE_RESET = 0x00800000;
private void SoftReset()
{
SetSystemPowerState(null, POWER_STATE_RESET, POWER_FORCE);
}
New SureLock Studio features
Latest SureLock Studio release consists on the following new features:
1. Option to display WiFi Signal Strength icon on the kiosk launcher screen
2. Option to display IP address on the toolbox screen
3. Display current date and time on the kiosk launcher screen
If you don't know already what SureLock does, here is an intro. SureLock is a complete lock down tool for Windows Mobile based handheld devices. It controls what users of your devices can access on the handhelds. SureLock blocks unwanted programs, internet access, games, camera, phone calls, activesync, autorun etc on the device. For more information please visit SureLock page on our website.
Microsoft to continue support for Ruggedized Handheld market
Ruggedized handhelds are a class of mobile devices that are designed to run mission critical applications while withstanding the harsh environments. Several OEM like Motorola/Symbol, Intermec, Psion Teklogix, Honeywell have been building ruggedized handhelds for several years now. Most of these devices are based on Micrsoft Windows CE and Windows Mobile operating systems. Recent whitepaper from VDC Research says that Microsoft has 87% share in this market. All these OEMs together shipped around 2.3 million devices in 2009, which is projected to reach 4.3 million by 2014. Besides that there already are around 12 million ruggedized devices in use.
Since Windows Phone 7 has been announced there was a growing concern among OEMs regarding future support from Microsoft for its existing Windows CE (latest version 6.0) and Windows Mobile (latest version 6.5) platforms. Note that Windows Phone 7 is a very different platform with almost no similarity with the CE and Windows Mobile and is targeted towards consumers and to lure back iPhone users 
.
Enterprises and Consumers have different needs and both are important. Microsoft has started a new program Windows Embedded Handheld to protect the existing enterprise investments and to continue to releasing newer mobile platforms with minimum porting requirements.
Microsoft's commitment to the future of enteprise mobile devices will be a welcome news for OEMs, System Integrators, ISVs and Enterprise customers.
How to change file extensions in Windows Mobile?
Ever wondered how to change file extensions on your Windows Mobile phone? One thing is for sure: you cannot use the builtin file explorer program. It does not even show the file extensions let alone change them.
Well. there are two solutions:
- ActiveSync: Connect the device to the PC over ActiveSync and browse to the file and folder of your choice. Right-click on the file name and select Rename to modify the filename or its extension.
- Use third-party freeware tool such as Total Commander. You can do much more than what the builtin file explorer provides. Other than changing file extensions, you can change file attributes (Readonly, Hidden, Archive, System) and file associations as well.