FAQ: BlackBerry Gmail Application Keyboard Shortcuts
My laptop was on the fritz two weeks ago and I was forced to use the Google Gmail BlackBerry application to manage my emails and archive them. I was getting really frustrated with using the menu every time I selected archive and having to confirm the popup box. I then did a little searching and…
How to Upgrade Your BlackBerry Operating System
So you got a new BlackBerry or you are simply tired of your old operating system on the device and want to want to upgrade it? If you have never done this before, there are a few things you need to know. The first thing is that there are two different types of OS that…
FAQ: Remove The ANNOYING Voice Activated Dialing From Your BlackBerry
Over the years we have covered this topic a few times. That does not stop new users from asking me on a regular basis how to kill Voice Activated Dialing on their BlackBerrys. There are quite a few ways to go about this but the simplest is by using a free application called MaxMem from…
FAQ: Possible Solutions for 907 Invalid COD & Jar Error Error During Wireless OTA Application Installation
Dwhonan posted in our forums that he was having trouble installing the Enhanced Gmail Plugin. He got the classic 907 Invalid COD error while trying to install the application wirelessly. I just assumed he had some issues with his device/OS but Johnny reminded me of a article RIM published back in 2008 that lists…
FAQ: How To Move Hide & Rearrange BlackBerry Homescreen Icons
Most intermediate and novice BlackBerry users know how to rearrange and move icons around on their BlackBerry. Yet I still get asked multiple times by new users how to do it. It is not very complicated and it makes it lets you streamline your BlackBerry experience. You can simply move around application icons and even…
FAQ: Using Multiple BES Accounts on One Device – The How To Guide
There are many of you that are like me; you are power users that demand the best service when it comes to your BlackBerry. Some of you may not be power users, but due to multiple jobs, may need to have access to several corporate email servers. There are many of us who use the…
FAQ: What is the BlackBerry “Help Me!” Screen & Why Do I Need It?
The BlackBerry “Help Me!” screen is one of the most useful screens on the BlackBerry but every day I run into users who have no idea it exists. The “Help Me!” screen is one of the first places I go when I am trying to help a person with their BlackBerry and it should be…
FAQ: What Is A BlackBerry Theme & Why Would I Want One?
Now that RIM has started allowing themes in the BlackBerry App World I think it is worth covering what a theme is and why you would want to install one. A theme for your BlackBerry lets you change the way your BlackBerry interface looks to suit your own style. It is a great way to…