Published articles
The following 41 articles by Claire Pieterek have been published in ZATZ magazines.

Why buy a PDA?
Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek had a friend in need. Her friend's company was phasing out her position, requiring that she return her company-issued iPAQ. After fixing her friend up with a CLIE, Claire had to ask herself what the real point was in getting a PDA. With the functions on PDAs and mobile phones merging, why buy a PDA? And which one will come out on top in the end? [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2005]

Exim Screen Protector Ultra Protect for Zire 71
It just so happened that we got two reviews for the Exim Screen Protectors into Computing Unplugged at just about the same time. Because Dan Wolfson and Claire Pieterek are both valued contributors with different perspectives, we're publishing both reviews. Here, then, is Claire's review. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2004]

InnoPocket products outfit the Sony Clie line
From cases to stylie to screen protectors, InnoPocket produces a wide array of accessories for your Palm OS device. Contributing Editor Claire Pieterek has reviews of a number of InnoPocket products for use with the Sony Clie line of handhelds. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2003]

PDA Pro Phone case
Want a case that provides hands-free access to your Palm handheld? Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek reviews the PDA Skins PDA Pro Phone case, which you can use to carry your Palm OS handheld, your cell phone, and your wallet, plus it opens to create a flat workspace for your PDA. [PalmPower Magazine, July 2002]

Fun and games: Austin Powers and Serious Sam
Looking to waste time or waste aliens? Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek has been doing some serious gaming with two fun diversions from Global Star Software. Check out these cool reviews of Serious Sam: The First Encounter, and Austin Powers Pinball. Yeah, baby! [PalmPower Magazine, April 2002]

Brando Workshop keeps your handheld charged up and protected
Brando Workshop has a number of great solutions for your Palm OS device. Contributing Editor Claire Pieterek reviews three you'll want to keep your handheld charged, up-to-date, and protected: the Brando WorkShop Screen Protector, the CLIE 9V Emergency Charger, and Brando's CLIE T-series HotSync + Charger Cable. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2002]

SnapNType Keyboard gets thumbs up
If you're jealous of Handspring's Treo and its thumb-type keyboard, you can get the same functionality without swapping for an entirely new handheld. Contributing Editor Claire Pieterek reviews the SnapNType Keyboard which will give your Handspring Visor or Palm m500 series handheld that very same thumb-type capability. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2002]

Personality Pack for the Palm m505 keeps your handheld safe while looking great
Claire Pieterek reviews Parallel Design's Personality Pack for the Palm m505, which adds a bit of style to your favorite enterprise tool while protecting it from on-the-job hazards. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, March 2002]

There's lots to love about the HandEra 330
Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek has found her next new PDA, and it's the Palm OS-based HandEra 330. Find out why this cutting edge handheld has won over our toughest reviewer in this detailed review. [PalmPower Magazine, July 2001]

Oberon cases cover your handheld with artistic flair
Claire Pieterek reviews a new line of Palm handheld cases from Oberon Designs featuring beautifully embossed artwork. [PalmPower Magazine, July 2001]

Get a grip on your Palm device with gripGear cases
Claire Pieterek reviews gripGear cases, which provide heavy-duty protection without the matching price tag. They also look incredibly sporty and stylish. [PalmPower Magazine, May 2001]

The Bond latch makes your Palm device a fashion accessory
Claire Pieterek has a review of The Bond latch, which offers yet one more way you can wear your Palm device around your neck. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2001]

How to diagnose HotSync difficulties
HotSync problems can be extremely frustrating. They're also tough to diagnose and troubleshoot, but if you're having difficulty performing a HotSync with your Palm device, Claire Pieterek has some great ideas you might want to try. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2001]

Personality Packs help your Palm V stand out from the crowd
Does your Palm V need a little individuality? Want to be on the cutting edge of handheld fashion? Claire Pieterek has a review of Parallel Design's Personality Packs, just what you need to liven up your Palm V-series handheld. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2001]

DataGator offers encryption protection for your sensitive data
Security is an enormously important issue for handheld enterprise computing. Is the encryption power of JAWZ DataGator the security solution we've been waiting for? Read Claire Pieterek's review to find out. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, February 2001]

Life's a beach with Galen Worldwide's Palm accessories
While vacationing in Mexico, Claire Pieterek had no trouble bringing her Palm V along, thanks to Galen Worldwide's QuickPower Travel Charger and InnoPocket Metal Deluxe Case Plus. Besides her review, which she managed to write while relaxing on a beach in Mazatlan, she also shares a delicious recipe for Albondigas de Anabella Cobantes. [PalmPower Magazine, January 2001]

Palm Mobile Internet Kit brings the wireless Internet to everyone
On November 13, 2000, Palm, Inc. announced that its Palm Mobile Internet Kit was shipping. The software product allows virtually all Palm handheld computer users to connect wirelessly to the Internet using a data-enabled mobile phone. PalmPower Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek reviews this important new software. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, January 2001]

Handspring's new fast and colorful devices
One year after the first introduction of the Visor, Handspring has unveiled two new and exciting products. Claire Pieterek reviews the full-color Visor Prism and the lightening fast Visor Platinum. [PalmPower Magazine, November 2000]

Kodak PalmPix turns your Palm device into a digital camera
Kodak has come up with a great new way for all you shutterbugs to extend the use of your Palm III, Palm V, or Palm VII. Claire Pieterek reviews the PalmPix, a cool piece of hardware that lets you take digital photos with your Palm device. [PalmPower Magazine, August 2000]

The colorful Palm IIIc
It's been one of the longest running questions among Palm customers: "When is there going to be a color Palm computer?" Finally, we have the answer. Palm is now shipping the color Palm IIIc. In this article, Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek looks carefully at the hardware and takes some quick peeks at new color software. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2000]

How to choose the right device
Right around this time of year, we get a lot of letters requesting advice on how to choose the right Palm device for the folks on the Christmas List. Claire Pieterek answers one such letter in this informative article. [PalmPower Magazine, December 1999]

The Stowaway Portable Keyboard
What's about the same size as your Palm device but enables you to type as easily as you could on a regular PC? It's the Stowaway Portable Keyboard by Think Outside. The Stowaway is an innovative keyboard that can be carried compactly but expands to its full size in use. Read this article by contributing editor Claire Pieterek and you'll have reason to look forward to Y2K. [PalmPower Magazine, December 1999]

A first look at Handspring's Visor
When Palm founders Jeff Hawkins and Donna Dubinsky jumped ship, they promised us some exciting new products. How cool are Handspring's products? Read Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek's review to find out. [PalmPower Magazine, October 1999]

A Bridge to the future
Senior technical editor Claire Pieterek has discovered a neat little device that's amazingly useful. The Bridge lets you connect your Palm V to PalmPilot and Palm III style cradles and add-on gadgets. Plus, The Bridge allows you to drop your older-style Palm devices into a cradle without taking off the case. Check out this article to learn more. [PalmPower Magazine, September 1999]

E is for…Palm IIIe
This review is brought to you by the letter "e" and the number "III", as in the Palm IIIe, the latest Palm device to hit the streets this year. Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek takes a look at the newest Palm devices and lets you know the real story about whether you should hustle out and buy one of these things. [PalmPower Magazine, August 1999]

MultiMail Pro 3 review
What's on your ultimate Palm organizer's communications wish list? Would it include the ability to read a variety of mail formats? How about reading news groups on your Palm device? Care to download attachments and read Word files or play .WAV sounds? Want multiple email accounts and powerful filters? In this review, our normally tough-as-nails Senior Technical Editor, Claire Pieterek, nearly waxes poetic over a new version of MultiMail that, apparently, is a dream come true. [PalmPower Magazine, July 1999]

How to share your Palm Desktop among multiple users
Want to learn how to share your Palm Desktop among multiple users? Perhaps you've longed for a way to have an assistant make appointment entry in your Palm Desktop. In this important article by Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek, we'll show you some ways you can make this possible on your network. [PalmPower Magazine, June 1999]

How to get an extra 824K using FlashPro
The Palm III, Palm IIIx, and Palm V have flash memory that's used to hold the operating system. In this article, Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek reviews an update to a popular software product that allows you to gain access to an additional 800K of flash memory to hold applications and backup your data. For less than $30, you can substantially increase the power of your Palm device! [PalmPower Magazine, May 1999]

Hardware tidbits: Palm V and more!
Senior Technical Editor Claire Pieterek loves to ferret out the newest goodies. With the Palm V and Palm IIIx now in stores, Claire's been searching out the coolest and newest add-ons. In this fun article, Claire tells you how to upgrade your Palm V to an astounding 8MB, how to convince a plain ol' Palm modem to work with a Palm V, rumors of a Palm V hard case recall, new memory upgrade news for your trusty Palm III, and even some really slick new styli. If you're into self-gratification, Palm-style, this is the article to read. [PalmPower Magazine, April 1999]

Solitaire Antics Deluxe
How many meetings have you been in? How many times were your eyes rolling back in your head out of sheer, total, unbelievable boredom? How often did you wish you could be anywhere else, doing anything else? But no. Your presence was required in that meeting and you darn well had to look busy. Up until now, looking busy involved actually doing work or looking politely attentive. But no more. Imagine looking like you're taking serious notes and really caring when, in fact, you're playing a very cool game on your Palm device. Now you can. Read this article to find out how. [PalmPower Magazine, April 1999]

The Palm IIIx and Palm V
Palm Computing has shipped its latest crop of new machines: the Palm IIIx and the Palm V. You may have heard the buzz, but what's the real story? Are they worth getting? If you're a Palm device owner now, should you hand-me-down your current machine and rush, cash in hand, to the nearest retailer? Just how good are they? Just how cool are they? If you'd like the answers to these questions, look no further. Claire Pieterek, our hard-testing, take-no-prisoners, product reviewin' contributing editor has put both machines through the torture test. The results? You'll just have to read this article to find out. [PalmPower Magazine, March 1999]

The Seiko Smart Label Printer
If there's one common characteristic of Palm device users, we're all gadget lovers. While some of us like gadgets that are more arcane, all of us tend to go for the cool, well-designed, perfectly integrated slick devices. While the Seiko Smart Label Printer isn't the coolest of the cool, it's certainly a slick add-on to your computer's hardware portfolio. In this clearly written review, contributing editor Claire Pieterek reviews the Smart Label Printer and gives you an overview of how it works. Can you say click and print? [PalmPower Magazine, March 1999]

It's Teal-lightful: TealPoint products reviewed
The top dog in last month's Editors Choice Awards, at least in terms of the number of products awarded awards (say that three times fast!), was TealPoint Software. TealPoint won three awards for TealPaint, TealScript, and TealMeal. Since the small shareware company offers a wide variety of cool tools, we asked our very cool contributing editor, Claire Pieterek, to look at all of TealPoint's products. In this useful review, Claire examines each of TealPoint's products and recommends ways you can get the most out of your Palm device. [PalmPower Magazine, February 1999]

Printing labels from your Address Book
The leaves have turned and fallen, the bonfires have turned to ash, and we've all had our fill of Thanksgiving turkey. Our thoughts now turn to football, Christmas, and getting the holiday cards out on time. In this helpful article, contributing editor Clair Pieterek shows how you can speed up the latter task by printing labels based on the names in your Palm Address Book. [PalmPower Magazine, December 1998]

The wearable Palm computer
Some people love their Palm devices so much, it's almost like they wear their hearts on their sleeves. Now it's possible to wear your Palm organizer on your sleeve. In this helpful article, contributing editor Claire Pieterek reviews the Peel-It and Outrigger Palm cases. Both allow you to strap your Palm device to your sleeve and wear it like an oversized wrist watch. [PalmPower Magazine, November 1998]

Spice up your email signature
You know what an email signature is. It's that fun tag at the end of an email message that you can use to provide contact information, share your philosophy of life, or otherwise tell your story. But why be left out if you use your Palm organizer to send email? In this article, contributing editor Claire Pieterek tells us how to use signatures on the Palm device and shares some great ideas for making your signature more interesting. You can even use some of these techniques for your desktop email client. [PalmPower Magazine, October 1998]

Stylin' with the right stylus
It's interesting to see where add-on suppliers put their effort. Who would have thought that the "stylus market" would be such a battlefield? For that matter, who would have thought that there'd be a stylus market? But it's a hot and heavy battle in that small segment of Palm device add-ons. The winners are clear: Palm device users. In this helpful article Claire Pieterek lays this season's styli (including the powerfully named "Throttle" and the unusual Fingertip Stylus) out on the table and compares them. If you want to be cool, you'll need the latest in stylish, stylus accessories and you'll need to read this article. [PalmPower Magazine, September 1998]

PalmPilot Guide: The ultimate review
David Pogue has contributed his first article as a newly minted PalmPower contributing editor. He's also the author of a brand-new O'Reilly & Associates book called "PalmPilot: The Ultimate Guide", which we've wanted to review in PalmPower. Of course, the problem was how to do it. We needed to make sure that our association with David as a contributing editor didn't influence the content of the review. We solved the problem by asking our toughest reviewer, Claire Pieterek, to read the book. Claire's tough. Claire's fair. She answers to no one. And she reviewed David's book. Should you run out tomorrow and buy David's book? You'll have to read this review to find out. [PalmPower Magazine, August 1998]

An introduction to PalmPilot email
Do you go through Internet or email withdrawal whenever you're not tethered to your computer's monitor? Do you pine away for your email messages whenever you're on the road? Are you a super-connected Internet email jock who needs to be connected even when you can't plug in and jack on? If so, PalmPilot email is the way to go. In this extremely valuable article, PowerBoard Hostess Claire Pieterek tells us how PalmPilot email works and reviews a number of powerful software email clients that run on the Palm device. Now you can get your email no matter where you go. That's a good idea, right? Hmmm... [PalmPower Magazine, July 1998]

Palm III flash, it's a gas, gas, gas
The Palm III is the hottest new member of the PalmPilot family. Right out of the box, it's got 2MB of onboard memory, double that of the PalmPilot Professional. But the Palm III also includes 2MB of flash memory, used to hold the operating system. In this article, PowerBoard Hostess Claire Pieterek reviews a software product that allows you to gain access to an additional 800K of flash memory to hold applications. You can move up to almost 3MB for fifty bucks! [PalmPower Magazine, June 1998]

Keep your screen pristine
A reader wrote in telling us his screen had gotten quite a few scratches and asking for advice. It's a common problem. PowerBoard Hostess Claire Pieterek has compiled a list of useful suggestions for keeping your screen crystal clean. [PalmPower Magazine, March 1998]