WkTASK 1.1.7.3b for Pocket PC

WkTASK 1.1.7.3b for Pocket PC
[freeware]

Task Manager and Program Launcher for Windows Mobile 2003/5/6.

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What is WkTASK?

WkTASK shares features of both Task Manager and Program Launcher for Windows Mobile. You can switch all running programs smoothly like desktop Windows, and launch applications easily. Not only stylus operation but also key operation is available. Although the look & feel closely matches the theme color and make the 3D gradation, its CPU and memory usage are low.

Features

Task-list

Using the upper bar, you can watch, switch, close and force termination running programs.

To exclude a task from the list, tap&hold it and select ‘Hide’.

X button

Using the X button, you can use some actions as follows:
Tap: really close
Tap&Hold: show context menu
Drag: some gestures (To show a program launcher, drag toward down. To show Today, drag toward left.)

Program Launcher

Using key or tap, You can launch some applications, functions and contacts(phone call or e-mail).

Key operation

To shift the Key operation mode, double-execute WkTask.exe or WkTaskCmd.exe(recommended because of smaller size). Some start options are available too.

Brightness/Volume controller

You can control them in real time with key or tap.

Battery Gauge

The battery gauge shows up on the upper bar.

Other functions

rotation, suspend, reboot, network connection, etc.
Preferences

To customize, it has a great deal of parameters.

version 1.1.7.3 changes

Changed to separately show tasks of poutlook.exe (Calendar, Task and Contact apps)
Improved the algorithm to evaluate tasks
Improved switching speed of tasks
Adjusted caption color of inactive tasks
Added some backlight parameters and fixed the way to control brightness
Added a shortcut to execute the launcher into the Start menu
Changed an icon of WkTaskCmd.exe
Fixed a bug to display incorrect kind of X/Ok buttons in rare cases
Fixed a bug to indicate a different cursor on the launcher in spots
Removed a feature to move the Task-list using stylus drag