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Freeware task scheduler?

Hi. I am looking for a freeware task scheduler that I can use on my XDA2. I would like to be able to run an application every x minutes. Anyone seen something like that? Thanks

PHM Pocket PC Powertoys adds a Scheduled Tasks icon to the SETTINGS tab, but I can't see an option for adding a task. Perhaps it's a case of copyng a shortcut to a folder somewhere, but then how do you schedule the task? Perhaps I'm completely wrong and this Scheduled Tasks icon isn't like the Scheduled Tasks function in Windows after all.

something like this i think
http://www.pocketmax.net/alarmToday.htm
but it's not free

I use KitaraGenesis by Quench Software...I know the topic is FREE task scheduler but I think it's really good, and is only about a fiver in UK money.
Might be worth a look?
Ant

Anton, Rudegar,
Thanks a lot for the pointers. Will check these out. Take care.

Close programs??

is there a registry hack that will close a program instead of minimising it?

Here you go! http://www.trancreative.com/mb.aspx and the best part is that it's free!!!

There are many programs that will do this, some of them have many other functions that you will find useful.
My favourite program, WisBar Advance does this as part of a massive set of functions, and adds the ability to completely skin your device.
The trade is that it uses heaps of valuable RAM and isn't free.
ViJay555 has a piece of software that will also perform this function, VJOKButt.
This is something that many people ask about, we all find our own solution.

cheers guys i'll try them out. does anyone know why microsoft did this?

bobbyb said:
cheers guys i'll try them out. does anyone know why microsoft did this?
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So that applications will "seem" to start faster after the first initial load.

The way MS sees us using the device often has little to do with the reality of using a PDA.
The default tools loaded by WM5 or the carriers (the ExtROM contents) are what they assume we will use and they do try to provide the things that most people want. Word, Phone, Calendar etc will all run quite happily in the memory that we have been (grieviously under)allocated on the device. However, when you start putting lots of third party apps in there you find that 64MB isn't enough. Skinning, Today plugins, TomTom, alternative BT stacks and voice diallers, better PIMs and the like all take up more space than MS had planned and we have to close them to save space.
If you ran it the way it was intended then minimising without closing would be acceptable.
Reminds me of Monty Python:
You're all individuals!
I'm not ...
One day I'll find a way to upgrade this baby to 512MB of DDR and drop a 2GHz CPU in it ... Then I'll be a happy camper =)

One problem I ran into, well, really not a problem just didnt think. As mentioned there are several programs that work great and I run SPB Pocket plus and all was great until my Exec started running slower & slower and eventually crashed. What I realized was that I was closing programs with the "ok" button on the keypad. This will only minimize not close so my programs were still running and stacking up in memory. This is a big "DUH". As long as you use the "x" in the top coner then the programs mentioned can close your program (as designed) but if you use the keypad "ok" the programs will continue to run in the background. Just a heads up.

Unless you use PQz! This program has an option that lets the "ok" button on the keyboard actually close apps.
have I mentioned I'm a fan of PQz? ;-)

Thanks, I will check it out.

Usage tab?

Hi there!
Is there any application that makes a tab on TF3D that displays your minute/text/data usage? If not, does someone want to make one? I'll name my first born child after you!
Thanks!

I don't think their is a tab, but if you want to track data usage SPB Wireless Monitor is REALLY good. you can set reminders and it has a very detailed breakdown
I have it, and just put the icon in my Programs Tab - works like a charm

But pre-build into Manila3D would be better than a stand-alone app!

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But pre-build into Manila3D would be better than a stand-alone app!
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But it's not pre-built into Manila - We didn't design and code Manila and therefore the likelihood is we will never see 'custom tabs'.

[Q] WisBar Advance 3 - Information please!

I'm currently using my own taskbar icons, combined with WKTask to add some functionality.
Now I've heard about WisBar Advance, including its capability to change the taskbar (and softbuttons) skins. This is a feature that greatly appeals to me.
Who uses (or has used) this application and can give me some information on what to expect?
- What's the memory usage?
- CPU usage?
- Will it work with HTC's new start menu (TF3D2)
- Is it easy to configure?
I've already read that it won't work properly with panels, but that's np for me.
Thanks!

Angelusz said:
I'm currently using my own taskbar icons, combined with WKTask to add some functionality.
Now I've heard about WisBar Advance, including its capability to change the taskbar (and softbuttons) skins. This is a feature that greatly appeals to me.
Who uses (or has used) this application and can give me some information on what to expect?
- What's the memory usage?
- CPU usage?
- Will it work with HTC's new start menu (TF3D2)
- Is it easy to configure?
I've already read that it won't work properly with panels, but that's np for me.
Thanks!
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- What's the memory usage?
Don't have exact figures.. but it's not that much
- CPU usage?
I used to turn it off when playing divx files in Coreplayer.. does that tell you enough? again.. no exact figures
- Will it work with HTC's new start menu (TF3D2)
no idea
- Is it easy to configure?
Yes it is.. just make the right size bitmaps and it will work.
I did use it for a while but found it to give troubles when using panels.
When you're in a differrent panel and use an application and close it wisbar makes you return to your home panel again instead of the one you were in before opening that app.
This was a killer for me.. plus performance does suffer a little.
Also I had some issues to get all icons and fading "press button" colors to my liking (wanted to use bitmap for the fading which isn't possible)
All in all I did like the options.. but the program does need some tweaking for me to actually buy it

The last time I tried WisBar Advance, it didn't seem very compatible with TF3D. Not sure if any difference in the newer versions.

Hmm. Guess it's not what I need then, can't have something that's just aesthetic to slow my device down too much.
Thanks for the info!

Tasks software

Hello!
Anybody know any good tasks software out there? I searched and searched and couldn't find anything that suits me. Either too many useless additional features, or they simply look bad.
I'm looking for something like the old Memento on the even older Nokia 3310, if anybody remembers it, but more customizable. And maybe with a today plugin too.
My dream would be an additional Tasks tab in touchflo3d, but I'm guessing that will remain in it's dream state.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Take care!

gordonfr said:
Hello!
Anybody know any good tasks software out there? I searched and searched and couldn't find anything that suits me. Either too many useless additional features, or they simply look bad.
I'm looking for something like the old Memento on the even older Nokia 3310, if anybody remembers it, but more customizable. And maybe with a today plugin too.
My dream would be an additional Tasks tab in touchflo3d, but I'm guessing that will remain in it's dream state.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Take care!
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Hi!
I have got 2 questions for you:
1) Do you mean a TaskManager to quit running programs or do you mean an application for tasks like Outlook tasks?
2) I don't know the programs you have written about. Do you need a kind of "Touch Task" app?

no, not task manager, tasks as in "to do" list. simple, plain task list. organizer style. like the built-in tasks application in winmobile, but more (MORE) user friendly. that one just doesn't do the trick for me.

gordonfr said:
Hello!
Anybody know any good tasks software out there?
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I've been using Pocket Informant and Agenda Fusion, but according to your question - too complicated with no convenient "touch interface". Now I'm using http://www.sbsh.net/products/windows_mobile_pocket_pc/calendar_touch
I'm interesting in other suggestions...

gordonfr said:
My dream would be an additional Tasks tab in touchflo3d, but I'm guessing that will remain in it's dream state.
Take care!
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Unfortunately - yes, it is

Hi,
I've been searching for the same thing but haven't really found one.
I really like the Task2Gather https://task2gather.com/site/windows-mobile-task-management.html
But since they don't support offline mode it's pretty much useless...
They are working on an offline version but when I emailed them they are only planning for the Iphone version... Maybe if more people email them about the Windows version they will put more effort in it.

thanks, i tried calendar touch, but it still is too complex... nevertheless, it's not bad. and that task 2 gather... why only online? i don't see the point. shopping lists, ok, and what else?i'm not looking for a tool designed for bussiness agents or corporations, i'm just looking for a simple tasks list.
don't get me wrong, i'm not mad at you. thanks, anyway.

What's wrong with the standard tasks program?
I'm pretty happy with SPB Diary, which is a today plugin rather than a stand-alone application. It acts as a front-end for pocket outlook & tasks and is nicely customisable. It integrates nicely with SPB Weather and works best when combined with Pocket Plus.

Personally I've tried a lot of task organizers, I feel better with tasks shown in tree structure so I found an excelent freeware application for Pc "To-do List" (http://abstractspoon.pbworks.com/) that I synchronise with "my life organized" on my PPC (http://www.mylifeorganized.net/)
I hope will help...

task
Hello,
I am using that one : http://www.mabware.com/
Very simple, but very flexible;
i like it!

I've tried lots of calendars out over time and do you know I find thumbcal the best. The new version is fast and simple to use and looks nice and clean.The task page of it is a must have for me

thanks a lot for your feed-back. i can't believe that, even though i searched for something like those apps, i didn't find them. i think i'm going with my life organized. even though it's a bit more complex than i need, it has a lot of functionality. thanks again!