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Cezeo software releases free password keeper for Pocket PC
Geekzone 31 March 2005
CEZEO Software has launched SecureWord.Mobile, a password manager program for Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices. Sensitive data can be safely stored and secure thanks to built-in protective measures, including details like the program automatically clearing the clipboard when it is minimised or closed.

SecureWord.Mobile uses various encryption algorithms. The main one is the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). The program has the option to use RipeMD160 (European standard of digital signature), SHA256 and TwoFish.

SecureWord.Mobile can be used to store any kind of information, even files. The program’s built-in password generator lets users instantly come up with a new password when needed for a new application or web site.

The program is currently available for free, with additional information about encryption usage available on the company's website.
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Sprint and Sybase Teams Up for Mobility Solution Offerings
HostReview.com 21 Dec 2004
Sprint has signed an agreement with Sybase, Inc. to provide a wide range of Sybase(R) mobile technology applications that enable the secure delivery of data to mobile devices via the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
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Mayo Clinic researchers find PDAs okay with pacemakers
Medical News Today UK 22 Dec 2004
Mayo Clinic researchers have been concerned about the potential effects of electromagnetic interference on heart pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. In the current issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers report they did not detect interference from personal digital assistants (PDAs).
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Stowaway Travel Mouse for Pocket PC review
Geekzone, New Zealand - Dec 20, 2004
The Stowaway Travel Mouse is a Bluetooth mouse compatible with the HID (Human Interface Device) profile. Since this profile is not currently supported by any Bluetooth implementation on Pocket PC devices, Think Outside bundled it with their own HID driver, compatible with the Widcomm/Broadcomm Bluetooth sofware (used on HP iPAQ, Dell, i-mate PDA2k EVDO, Harrier) and with the Microsoft Bluetooth software (used on i-mate Pocket PC Phone Edition and XDA compatible Pocket PC).
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Handmark(R) Wins Pocket PC Magazine 2004 Best Software Award for Monopoly Game
Yahoo News (press release) - Dec 16, 2004
Handmark today announced that its MONOPOLY® Game for Pocket PC, has won a 2004 Best Software Award from Pocket PC magazine, a leading industry publication. The MONOPOLY Game won the category of Best Board Game in the competition, which attracted 581 nominated Windows Mobile products around the world.
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HP iPAQ series to provide unparalleled security
CPILive.net, 22 Dec 2004
HP launched the HP iPAQ hx2000 series Pocket PC, which delivers maximum device and data protection and provides optimal combinations of performance connectivity and expandability. Offering three configurations, the series provides professionals the security and flexibility to select what they need to improve their productivity and overall mobile experience.
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