Wktask 1.1.0.1= Must have app for Touch, good 4 multi-tasking

[sj808]

I had this on my Mogul and finally installed the latest version on my Touch. Basically it gives you the same task bar style that Windows on your computer have, so its easier to switch between programs... Perfect for multitasking!

!!! IMPORTANT !!!
For those that have installed this, make sure you hide always "Phone". If you don't, the program will always be up on the task bar even when you "x" it out. If you terminate it using Wktask, then you won't receive calls until you open it up again. Basically the phone app is always on in the background, WkTask just shows it... so its just best to have it on "always hide". There's a few more other programs you might want to do this to as well like the Start menu and the other "Phone" app like your call history.


Website with all info and download:
http://soft.photoracer.net/docs/wktask_en.html




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:
o Tap: really close
o Tap&Hold: show context menu
o 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.
* Other functions

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

To customize, it has a great deal of parameters. Enjoy your self!

[storino03]

Thanks!

--James

[tstack77]

Great app!

Thanks!

[lattisimo]

Originally Posted by klurf8881

why though? you already get a really nice task manager that comes stock with the Touch that has the same "x" button functions and can scroll through whats open. never understood adding extra crap that the phone already does

isn't that like saying, "Why would you want Firefox, Windows already has Internet Explorer" lol

it does do the same things but this one has more options and features, thats all.

[sj808]

Originally Posted by lattisimo

isn't that like saying, "Why would you want Firefox, Windows already has Internet Explorer" lol

it does do the same things but this one has more options and features, thats all.

thank you...


... and to add to that. Can you pull down the task manager menu while in a program? From what I know... no. You have to go to the today screen first. This program gives you a REAL task bar that works like the one we use in windows. Since the Touch barely has any hardware buttons to make life a little easier... this program can be a big help.

Want a better comparison, take off your task bar in Windows on your computer and see if its easy to switch around between open programs. Yeah you can do it, but wouldn't it be easier to just go to the task bar and click on the program you want? Riiiight!!!


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