While the availability of Bluetooth headsets with stereo capability is growing, some still like the wired versions better. For those HTC users who prefer the wired approach and want more functionality with their headsets, HTC offers the Wired Remote Control Stereo Headphones which not only offers you a stereo headset but also remote controls to allow you to keep your phone holstered while you enjoy listening to music files as well as controlling basic phone controls.

Follow the break to see how the HTC wired headset performed both as an audio device and a remote control.

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I am on the road a lot. As a result, I cannot tell you how many times I've wished I could download file from my office to my phone or check on some other data not available in the field.

If you think that it might be handy, or just cool, to access and remotely control your desktop or laptop from your Windows phone, then you might want to take a look at RDM+ version 3.7.6. With it, you not only can control your computer, you can manage your files, access and run any program, manage the processes and services ... heck, it could simply be used to see what is happening on it while you are away!

I have spent some time with this one on the road. So join us after the break and I'll give you the full scoop on how it works, how easy (or hard) it is to set up and use, and answer the nagging question "Is it worth the $39.95 price tag?"

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We live in a time of amazing technology. The advances that have been made in the last 20 years are positively astounding. As computers have gotten smaller and merged with our phones, issues have started to pop up regarding form factors and interfacing with the device. Various permutations of hardware have manifested themselves in Windows Mobile devices. Touchscreen and non-touchscreen; qwerty keyboards, standard dial pads and devices without any hardware keyboard at all have been attempted by various manufacturers. All styles have their strengths and weaknesses.

In recent years, attempts have been made at extending the interface through third party hardware and software have come and gone. Software that allows you to remotely control your handheld through your computer’s mouse and keyboard have met with some success. Hardware options such as Celio Corp’s Redfly platform have been somewhat slow to gain traction.

MotionApps, makers of mSafe and others; has developed a tool that takes the interface extension to a new level. Like SOTI's Pocket Controller, mDesktop takes the remote interface idea to a whole new level. Instead of only replicating the screen to your desktop, and translating mouse clicks and key presses; mDesktop actually reads and interacts with the data on your Windows Mobile device while presenting it in a custom interface that allows for increased productivity. It’s not all sunshine and roses however. Keep reading to see the good, the bad and the quirky.

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Jason Langridge points out a free little app for Windows Mobile that allows you to use your smartphone as a remote control for certain software on your desktop (like, WinAmp or Powerpoint). Looks like a neat (and free) alternative to the already popular Salling Clicker

This is home page of Bluetooth Remote Control for Windows Mobile, a Remote Control software using Native Bluetooth Transport without ActiveSync.

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