I found a great Knowledgebase article on BlackBerry.com describing step by step how to setup Bluetooth connectivity between your BlackBerry and your Desktop. One caveat is that your Bluetooth adapter must be on the compatibility list with Microsofts Bluetooth stack which you can find here. After you follow the directions you should be able to [...]

BlackBerryFAQ.com has released a great new resource for disassembling your BlackBerry 8800. This is useful if you want to change cases, clean out some dust, or just see the guts of your BlackBerry. This is a perfect guide to accompany all the parts sold on the Cellular Nationwide Network aftermarket BlackBerry parts store. The disassembly [...]

One of our readers, Mike, asked me how to perform a clean uninstall of the BlackBerry software on his computer. He mentioned that there were guides for previous versions of BlackBerry Desktop Manager but not for the new 4.2 versions. I did run across this BlackBerry KnowledgeBase article on how to perform a clean uninstall [...]

Question: Is there a way to copy and paste on my BlackBerry without using the menu?
Answer: Yes there is actually a way to copy and paste on your BlackBerry without using the menu. The way you do it is as simple as 1-2-3:

Select the text you wish to copy using the “Num” key and scrolling [...]

I just discovered and tried something new on my BlackBerry and I thought I would share it with you all. If you transfer a JAR (JAVA) file to the media card or memory of your device using either mass storage mode or desktop manager you will be able to install the file from your BlackBerry. [...]

I had an issue with my BlackBerry 8800 -  it did not scroll right and left as well as it should have. I knew I had an issue with dirt in the trackball due to grease and such but I could never fix it. This is a problem inherent in the design of the trackball [...]

I just stumbled upon a website, Cellular Nationwide Network, that sells aftermarket BlackBerry parts. This means that you can pick up an extra battery cover, keyboard, and even screen for your BlackBerry for relatively cheap. They sell parts for every BlackBerry model from the 7100 to the 8300. It used to be that if you [...]

If you are not a Linux user you can ignore this post =) Otherwise… I was looking for a solution for using my BlackBerry in Ubuntu and found this wonderful free project called Bcharge which allows you to Backup and charge your BlackBerry from your Linux desktop. Since I am not a Linux guru I [...]

If you have ever been stuck on the phone talking to a customer service machine then these resources are a must have. The first is GetHuman.com which gives you the direct access codes to reach a human at over 500 companies. The second is DialAHuman.com which has hundreds of listings of the same type. The [...]

I just stumbled upon a website that I think more BlackBerry users should be visiting more often. I remember the baby steps BlackBerryForums.com took when it started a FAQ section of their site. It seems they have spun off a new sister site BlackBerryFAQ.com without me noticing. This site has a great deal of information [...]