You could be allowing hackers to see all of the data on your personal computer if you use Limewire or similar applications. We all know how popular these applications are and you may use one. Realize that you are potentially exposing all of your data to hackers. They don’t even have to work hard to find the data. They just do a search for things like “credit report” or “tax return” and can see your documents. The Today Show did a story on this. Watch and learn. It is recommended …

Jajah adds calling and texting to iPod Touch
If you own an iPhone or Touch and would like to make calls via WiFi check out this new application from JaJah.
Read the article on CNET http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10157705-94.html?tag=mnco
Visit the Jajah web site.
You may also want to check out Truphone to use Skype on your iPhone or touch.

I know lots of other pilots who play music in their spare time, that includes me (sorry neighbors).
The new Zoom H4N is a musicians dream. It has a ton of features.
Here are just a few of the many features:

Portable recorder with built in microphones
Portable 4-track recorder! Wow!
Use as sound card with computer. Works with ProTools, Cubase, Garageband, you name it.
Guitar Tuner
Metronome
Kitchen sink (you paying attention?)

The best thing about it is you can plug a guitar into it and there are all sorts of built in guitar effects. You can use …

Here’s the most promising aviation application I have seen to date for the iPhone and Touch (Internet connection required). It’s called Foreflight and allows you to check weather, file a flight plan, and more.
From the ForeFlight web site:

Life is Cooler in Aspen
ForeFlight Mobile 2.0 (codename “Aspen”) now lives and breathes on your iPhone with …

For those of you who have spent lots of money on mobile applications just to switch to another device I’ve got news for you! StyleTap is coming out with an application that will allow you to run Palm OS applications on the iPhone and Touch! See the StyleTap blog for more details. There is also an older video which demonstrates the application. I love APDL by LogbookPro. It has kept me tied to either a Palm and Windows mobile device. Once the new iPhone comes out I might have to …

Skype has just release a beta version for standard mobile handsets. So if you don’t want to lug around a larger windows mobile phone this solution may be for you. The Skype web site lists Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson as compatible handsets. Check the Skype web site for complete details. This is a great development and could greatly enhance your ability to use Skype while on the road.
According to Skype: Skype for your mobile beta means you can call your contacts whenever you need to – no …

What is Palringo? Palringo is a novel Instant Messaging program that runs on a variety of phones and PCs. Palringo allows you to instantly exchange text, photos and vocal IMs with individuals or groups. It supports MSN, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, GoogleTalk, AIM, …

Got Laptop? Check
Got Wifi? Check
Got Music? Uh huh!
Check out Pandora.com for free streaming music. You pick the artist and Pandora will create a station with that artists music and other artists which Pandora thinks are similar.

Tell us how you use Pandora!

Well I don’t own one but we are working on getting a resident iPhone expert for FlightCrewGadgets. For the time being as we come across stuff that is iPhone specific we’ll add it. If you are an iPhone owner and wish to contribute send us an email to contact [at] flightcrewgadgets.com.

I posted this in a Tilt related message forum and figured I would add it to my blog.
So I consider myself a bit of a guru when it comes to GPS applications. I use Google Maps, Microsoft Live Search, RunGPS (A great fitness GPS application, Run.GPS) and TomTom. I am using the Taster Version of TomTom and it is really idiot proof and works very well. If I was to purchase an application this would be the one. For example, last night I changed directions from one contact to another …