The iPAQ is a pocket PC and a PDA (personal digital assistant) which was first released by Compaq in 2000. Since Hewlett Packard acquired Compaq they have continued to develop the device and the iPAQ range has grown to include Mobile Messengers, Travel Companions and Smartphones.

The iPAQ is essentially a small PC and so it is a versatile device which can run various bits and pieces of software. If you are interested in modifying your iPAQ you will find there is a huge amount of iPAQ freeware out there which can be downloaded and installed for absolutely nothing.

The iPAQ is a useful device and whether you use yours for business or to keep in touch with friends and family while on the move it is a safe bet you’ll be able to find some iPAQ freeware which appeals to you. There are applications which enhance and tweak various functions of the device, you can download programs which will allow you to read books on your iPAQ, play games, plan your diary, use it as a map, a stopwatch, a music player or a photo album. The possibilities are seemingly endless.

You can find iPAQ freeware on various websites across the internet. One example is Freeware Pocket PC and that link will take to you a search on the website for free iPAQ software including an application to tweak the backlight and a stopwatch.

If you are searching for games to play on your iPAQ then try out Ball Shooter where you will find a large selection of iPAQ freeware games. There are all sorts of choices including quizzes, simple puzzle games, Arkanoid and PacMan clones and even a Poker game.

Softplatz is another website with a large selection of games for your iPAQ which can be downloaded for free. When it comes to games most of the iPAQ freeware on offer falls into the category of classic arcade favourites. However there are a few other options from card games to ports of first person shooters.

Pocket PC Freeware breaks the available software down into various
categories and each of the programs has been rated out of 10. You can easily see how popular various bits of freeware are and make a quick decision about what is worth downloading and what to avoid.

The iPAQ freeware available really does come in all shapes and sizes and there are calculators, clocks and even GPS utilities. You can also find freeware for converting files to various formats which is very handy. There are art packages, internet and office tools and even development languages to allow you to code your own applications.

Pocket PC Soft is another website you may want to check out when looking for iPAQ freeware and it also includes a variety of low costs applications. Software is divided into a wide range of categories and there are over 2500 freeware applications available on the site.

When you download freeware it is very important to check that the software you are downloading is genuinely free and not an illegal copy of something which usually has a price tag attached. You should also be careful that the files you download really are what they claim to be because freeware can often be packaged with spyware or malware. Try to find programs that have been reviewed by other users, and if possible tested for spyware, before you download them. This could save you a great deal of hassle.