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Keira413A Nokia Lumia 1520 throwback of this plant. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Nokia?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Nokia</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/NokiaLumia?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NokiaLumia</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/NokiaLumia1520?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NokiaLumia1520</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Lumia1520?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Lumia1520</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Lumia?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Lumia</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/PureView?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PureView</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/CarlZeiss?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CarlZeiss</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/CarlZeissOptics?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CarlZeissOptics</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Plant?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Plant</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Photography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WindowsPhone?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WindowsPhone</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/WindowsMobile?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WindowsMobile</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Microsoft?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Microsoft</a>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>I'm pre-cropping some wallpaper/ backgrounds for my PocketPCs with VGA screens.</p><p>I cropped them at 480x640 but then realized that the Start bar and bottom bar overlay and block the full image. Irritating...</p><p>I want to pre-crop them. 480 is obviously correct for X and I'm assuming Y will probably be a resolution of less than 600ish?</p><p>I'm gonna have to toy around and see if I can nail the exact resolution of the viewing area.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵8/10<br>I can’t believe it! Goal achieved.</p><p>The Arteck is a new easily obtainable &amp; affordable <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a>. It connects to every persistent <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> device that I tested! It’s driverless and the layout is almost perfect for it’s size. It’s also backlit!</p><p>I’m confused though. It’s <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> LE 5.1 and should not work with these Bluetooth Classic 1.2 and 2.0 devices. Whats going on here?</p><p>Lets crack it open and take a look.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵7/10<br>Now the best for last! The Arteck HB030B <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a>.</p><p>This is a cheap keyboard that you can still find new. It has a chiclet design, is backlit &amp; doesn’t compromise much on the layout other than messing a bit with the Alt, Ctrl and Windows key button arrangement.</p><p>Amazingly this Bluetooth 5.1 keyboard connects to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) &amp; my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dell</span></a> Axim X51V using Passkey 1234!</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵6/10<br>This is the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Ipad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ipad</span></a> Kensington Key Folio Pro K39357US.</p><p>This <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> chiclet <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a> is fantastic! It is sleek, responsive and feels modern. It also has a decent layout and doesn’t forget the right shift key like the previous Key Folio.</p><p>Once again it effortlessly connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and surprisingly also connected to my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dell</span></a> Axim X51V using Passkey 1234!</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵5/10<br>Next up is the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Ipad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ipad</span></a> Kensington Key Folio K39294.</p><p>It’s a <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> 2.0 spill proof rubber covered <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a> that drove me crazy due to the right shift key being absent. LOL.</p><p>It’s connectivity was identical to the Freedom Pro. It easily connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and unfortunately refused to connect to any of my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dell</span></a> Axim X50 and X51 series.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵4/10<br>First up is the Freedom Pro <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a>.</p><p>This keyboard folds in half and has a slide out removable stand for your <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a>.</p><p>I didn’t like it. It was probably decent for the time but we can do much better these days.</p><p>Regardless, it easily connected to all of my iPaqs (111, 210, HX2495, HX2795b) and unfortunately refused to connect to any of my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dell</span></a> Axim X50 and X51 series.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵3/10<br>It was already going to take some luck to get great compatibility with a random <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a> but I also had another goal; the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> keyboard needed to run under the HID profile so no driver installation would be necessary.</p><p>The dream is to get a new keyboard, connect over Bluetooth and just start typing!</p><p>I began researching and securing a variety of keyboards to try &amp; focused my testing on persistent <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> 5.0+ devices</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵2/10<br>Unfortunately after talking with people &amp; reading up on the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> protocol I learned that Bluetooth Classic (1, 2, &amp; 3) is not compatible with the current Bluetooth LE (4, 5, etc.). I had no idea!</p><p>A new keyboard seemed doubtful and everyone I talked to suggested buying an old expensive <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> or <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a> but then I got a great suggestion; get an old <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Ipad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ipad</span></a> keyboard.</p><p>Those are plentiful and cheap!</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>🧵1/10<br>Those who have followed me for a while know my obsession with <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a>. After my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> TX bit the dust, I took the opportunity to jump into the world of <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a>.</p><p>I wrote several tutorials in the past and recently turned my focused to finding a new <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a> that would be compatible with them. There were some made back when these devices were new but there had to be a better, current solution.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PalmOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PalmOS</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>Since <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bluetooth</span></a> doesn't require you to install drivers, would a current Bluetooth <a href="https://mas.to/tags/keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>keyboard</span></a> work with an old <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> or <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a>?</p><p>I know that they had Bluetooth keyboards made for some of them back in the day but I am not familiar with the backwards compatibility of the Bluetooth standard.</p><p>Unfortunately, I do not currently have a Bluetooth keyboard to test. Does anyone else know the answer to this? </p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/AskFedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AskFedi</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/AskMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AskMastodon</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>Yay! I'm a winner, or so I tell myself... 😁</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[6/6]<br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/IrDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IrDA</span></a> is up and running on <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Windows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Windows</span></a> 10. I can now wirelessly transfer files between my Laptop and <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a>!</p><p>It’s much more convenient than having to juggle multiple proprietary cables.</p><p>It’s one cable to rule them all. One cable to transfer files across every IrDA enable device and I love it!</p><p>This is amazing and I believe I have achieved what I set out to do; Restore the FULL functionality of Pocket Pcs on modern hardware!</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PC</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[5/6]<br>I then went to Gearmo’s webpage and downloaded their MCS7780 driver at <a href="https://www.gearmo.com/shop/fast-usb2-infrared-adapter/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gearmo.com/shop/fast-usb2-infr</span><span class="invisible">ared-adapter/</span></a></p><p>I plugged in the Gearmo <a href="https://mas.to/tags/IrDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IrDA</span></a> dongle and opened Device Manager. I found it listed under “Other Devices.” I right clicked on it and selected “Properties.” I navigated to the “Driver” tab and clicked “Update Drivers.” </p><p>I then selected the driver I had just downloaded and a moment later the device was up and running!</p><p>Success!!!</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Windows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Windows</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[1/6]<br>At the beginning of this year I set out with a goal to restore FULL <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> compatibility on a current <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Windows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Windows</span></a> 10 <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PC</span></a>.</p><p>We outlined how to both establish a connection AND Sync here… <a href="https://mas.to/@Judeau/112678025590638375" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mas.to/@Judeau/112678025590638</span><span class="invisible">375</span></a></p><p>We looked at different keyboards and how to transfer Word files while preserving formatting here… <a href="https://mas.to/@Judeau/112689361744308651" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mas.to/@Judeau/112689361744308</span><span class="invisible">651</span></a></p><p>The last piece of the puzzle was restoring wireless <a href="https://mas.to/tags/IrDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IrDA</span></a> connectivity. </p><p>Spoiler alert: I got it!</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>Lately I have been playing around with <a href="https://mas.to/tags/IrDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IrDA</span></a> due to my current <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> and <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> obsession.</p><p>It's so cool doing wireless file transfers between devices. It's like pre-Bluetooth.</p><p>Is there ANY way to get IrDA working on a current <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Windows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Windows</span></a> 10 or 11 PC with a USB IrDA dongel?</p><p>I have heard conflicting info on this. I want to say the answer is no but then projects like Irdroid muddy the waters for me.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroTech</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[6/6]<br>After typing a short message and using a bit of formatting, I transferred the file back to my PC.</p><p>I opened it with Libre Office it handled the PWS extension like a champ!</p><p>20 years later this is still a fantastic and completely usable device! I sometimes take my laptop to do some writing on short trips or camping. Not any more! This will be my go to device! It takes up virtually no space and lasts for days.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[5/6]<br>Pocket Word is a surprisingly full featured program. It has the basic formatting options one expects and has spell check and fairly decent word prediction. </p><p>Now comes the exciting part. I want to run a test.</p><p>Lets see If what I type in Pocket Word can be transferred to the PC while retaining the correct formatting and as hassle free as possible.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[4/6]<br>I don’t have a Bluetooth <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboard</span></a> to test but I can’t imagine preferring it to a device specific one.</p><p>These <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboards</span></a> connect directly to the data port on the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PocketPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PocketPC</span></a> or <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Palm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Palm</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PDA</span></a>.</p><p>The downside is that these only work with the device they were designed for. Fortunately they are quick to setup and provide a hassle free experience. They are also powered by the connected device so no need for batteries like the other two.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a></p>
Judeau (EatTheRich)<p>[3/6]<br>Infrared indeed allows for a single <a href="https://mas.to/tags/keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>keyboard</span></a> to work across many devices, but the setup is a bit unwieldy. </p><p>You have to position the device on a stand with a reflective mirror above it to catch the IR signals from the keyboard and bounce them down to receiver on the top of the device.</p><p>It works but is not hassle free. You need a smooth flat surface to get it aligned and it takes a few moments to get everything positioned.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsMobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsMobile</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WindowsCE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WindowsCE</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/RetroComputing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RetroComputing</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Handheld" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Handheld</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Keyboards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Keyboards</span></a></p>