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ABOUT DAVID MATSON: 

 
David Matson has been writing under the alias and Pen name of Elrendhel for several years now.  He has been helping others leverage the power and efficiencies of their computers and home networks for quite a long time, and has recently gone into business with his wife Jana.  Together they are the team that comprises Matson Consulting Services.   David was recently nominated for and received a Microsoft MVP Award (Most Valuable Professional).  David has also been offered Moderation status by Microsoft in their Windows Mobile Total Access forums, which he gladly accepted.  David is also a Moderator and Administrator for two other websites: www.mobilitysite.com and www.gpstuner.com.  At the later website, he is also the Technical Support Manager.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS:  In the last few years, David has written and published numerous Articles, Product Reviews, and "How-To" Guides for PocketPC users. Everything below is available for your perusal, and can be found on various websites like MobilitySite, ExperienceMobility, Smartphone & PocketPC, and MobilityToday (previously called "Dave's iPAQs").

 

ARTICLES: The  original "Security in a Mobile World" series, as it was published in a four-part series on Mobility Today.

Part 1: Security & how it applies to You
Part 2: Out in the Mobile World
Part 3: Securing your Laptop
Part 4: Securing your PocketPC

 

PRODUCT REVIEWS are angled a bit differently than most.  Simply put, if I review it, it's got to be essentially a B+ or better product.

Mobility Today
Booq Bags Python XL Laptop Backpack: The best high-quality laptop back you can get for a 17" Widescreen laptop! Absolutely best of breed!
Socket Communication's Wi-Fi Companion
: The best program for scanning for Wireless Access Points, and offers extensive utilities for troubleshooting connection problems.  WEP & WPA compatability!.
Soti's Pocket Controller Pro:  A wonderful program that lets you interface with your PDA while it's connected via ActiveSync or via Wireless WiFi.  Move files, install programs, etc.
WebIS Mail
: A much better e-mail program than the bundled "inbox" application on PocketPCs.
Cirond PocketWinC:  A good program for scanning for Wireless Access Points that are 802.11b, and offers a few utilities for Troubleshooting connection problems. WEP only!

MobilitySite (AximSite)
The Booq “Python XL” Laptop Backpack The best high-quality laptop back you can get for a 17" Widescreen laptop! Absolutely best of breed!
The Socket Communications GO WiFi P300 SDIO Card: A quick and efficient WiFi card for your PDA!
SBSH's PocketBreeze v5.2:  This today screen plugin places all of your most important PIM items right on your today screen!
Sprint Palm Treo 700wx: A very hard working PocketPC Phone device!
GPS Tuner: This "off-road" GPS mapping program absolutely rocks!   Excellent for Geocaching!

Experience Mobility
ETEN "Glofiish" X500+: This product is a very top-notch device, only lacking in available SDRAM.
GPS Tuner v5.0: This "off-road" GPS mapping program absolutely rocks!  Excellent for Geocaching!
Booq Python XL Laptop Backpack: The best high-quality laptop backpack you can get for a 17" Widescreen laptop!  Absolutely the best of breed!

Smartphone & PocketPC
GPS Tuner: This "off-road" GPS mapping program absolutely rocks!    Excellent for Geocaching!

 

HOW TO's are either step-by-step guide or tutorial on how to accomplish something, or may take the form of a FAQ.

Mobility Today
How to Recover your iPAQ after a botched ROM Update: Updating the ROM BIOS on your iPAQ can sometimes go afoul.  This guide should help you to rectify the problem
Configuring your E-mail account on your PocketPC: Initially configuring your PocketPC E-mail account can cause many problems.  This guide shows you the easiest configuration route.
Things to consider when having trouble with your WiFi connection: Here are some initial issues to consider when having WiFi connection problems.
Troubleshooting WEP Problems: The most common WEP issues that you should consider when having problems with this encryption technology.
Using Socket Communication's "Wi-Fi Companion" as a Troubleshooting Utility: This is a wonderful program to use when you need to troubleshoot or diagnose Wireless WiFi problems...
Anatomy of the DHCP Process: The DHCP process can create a lot of problems on it's own.  Understanding how this process works is a great first step towards resolving such issues.
Network Settings: "Internet" versus "My Work" settings: A big point of confusion between these two settings can sometimes be the difference between whether or not you can successfully connect via WiFi.
A Master list of BIOS, Firmware, and Driver Updates for All (older) IPAQ models: Here is the most updated list of common iPAQ model firmware updates.
Side by Side comparisons of the Various Wireless Formats: A listing of the various Wireless Formats for you to compare each side by side.
The Different Wireless Encryption Standards: Getting it all straight:  There are many different Encryption standards.  Which is best for you?

Mobility Site
How to setup an E-mail Account on your PDA Initially configuring your PocketPC E-mail account can cause many problems.  This guide shows you the easiest configuration route.
How to Recover your PDA after a botched ROM Update Updating the ROM BIOS on your iPAQ can sometimes go afoul.  This guide should help you to rectify the problem
Things to consider when having trouble with your WiFi connection Here are some initial issues to consider when having WiFi connection problems.
Best Practices for increasing GPS Receiver Accuracy  A set of guidelines for increasing the accuracy of your GPS.
Disabling Static Navigation on your GPS Receiver Static Navigation helps on-road GPS programs, but hinders off-road GPS programs...
How does it work? Connecting to a GPS Satellite... Here are the steps that occur when you turn-on your GPS Receiver.
Network Settings: A big point of confusion between these two settings can sometimes be the difference between whether or not you can successfully connect via WiFi.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY EVANGELIST

 

When I review a product or service that fulfills only the basic functionality for which it is advertised, I grade it as being “acceptable” or “satisfactory”. A large majority of products and services out there will fall into this category. It is by no means a bad category, since every product should live up to it's advertising.

But there are some product vendors out there that are not satisfied with simply delivering a product that ONLY performs it’s basic job. These vendors understand that providing the customer with a superior product is the best possible way to win customer loyalty.

Knowing this, these vendors may spend additional time designing the product, or adding extra features that the customer will truly be able to use and enjoy. Their primary intention is to separate or differentiate themselves from their closest competitor, so that their product shines by comparison.

For these companies, which have shown their ongoing respect for their customer base by providing a clearly superior product, I offer my support and my services as a Technology Evangelist. As a Technology Evangelist, I will act as an ambassador of goodwill for their company, spreading the word about their product or service, and it’s merits over the competition.

This service is not a paid-for service, and can not be bought. It can only be earned by providing a product or service that is clearly superior to the publicly available competition. Current companies that I provide Technology Evangelist services to include:

COMPANY   PRODUCT(S)   NOTES
Megalith Systems   GPS Tuner   V5.4b Resolves issues created by HTC P3300 devices.
Booq Bags   Python XL  

After 3 years of use a zipper broke, but Booq took the bag back and replaced it!

ESET   NOD32 AntiVirus   This Anti-Virus/Spyware program is the absolute best of breed, and it scales well in an Enterprise environment. I like it so much, I'm now a reseller!

 

 

BETA TESTING EXPERIENCE:

 

I have over 15 years of Beta Testing Experience, running the spectrum of software possibilities (from Games to OSes and Applications) and hardware. I have Beta tested for the following Companies:

COMPANY   PRODUCT(S)   NOTES
Extreme Audio Reality  

BattleZone (Audio driver upgrade)
Heavy Gear (Audio driver upgrade)

  Reported to Glenn Arnold. NDA was signed. Both products were completed. Company is now out of business.
Activision   Heavy Gear (gameplay)   Reported via Glenn Arnold of EAR. No NDA needed since I was already under NDA with EAR. Product was completed.
Socket Communications   OrganizeIT (SD barcode scanner)   Reported to Shail Talati. No NDA (ongoing Product Review). Product was brought to market, but is now discontinued.
TrustELI   ELI (Broadband Security Appliance)   Reported to Rob Smith. No NDA (ongoing Product Review). Product already on market, assisted in improvements.
Pocket Easy Nav   On Course Navigator (GPS/mapping)  

Reported to Joe Kee. NDA was signed. Version 5.3 was completed but not brought to market. Awaiting next product.

Megalith   GPSTuner v5.0   Reported to Gabor Tarnok. No NDA (ongoing Product Review). Product now completed.

 

 
 
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