Modern construction design involves a process of constant change and revision. The reach and accuracy of software tools that enable these revisions is part of the technical foundation of the industry. With 3D architectural modelling increasingly adding more depth to construction procedures, use of Revit Architecture for architectural services is quickly becoming a preferred software option.

A BIM (building information modelling) software, Autodesk’s Revit enables the design of a building, its structure and its components in 3D. Notes, parameters, comments or explanations can be added to the 3D model and also the 2D drawings and building information from the model’s database can be accessed. Revit is thought to be an abbreviation of ‘Revise It’. It enables the designing and documentation of architectural elements and structures with 3D modelling of geometric, non-geometric and construction information. Revit’s special features include processes where components, views, notes and comments are integrated seamlessly, so that any modification, addition or deletion would automatically update those changes throughout the model. This association between components is a key advantage of Revit.

In Revit Architecture, models of entire buildings can be worked on in the project environment or individual 3D components can be worked on in the family editor environment. Tools in Revit can be useful in designing prefabricated units/objects or imported geometric models.

Models can appear quite realistic with Revit’s rendering engine and renders can be produced quickly. This can be done with a prefabricated model of walls, floors or tools or by making one’s own models, walls and materials. With ‘generic’ material, the rotation, size, brightness, and intensity of textures, gloss maps, transparency maps, reflection maps, oblique reflection maps, hole maps, and bump maps can all be defined and modified as and when required.

Additionally, Revit can enable design, collaboration between disciplines and visualisation during each stage of the process. Building components can be used to design models. Revit tools can analyse and simulate structures, and documentation can be generated from these models.

Collaboration is enabled by Revit so that multiple project stakeholders can work on central shared models, hosted on cloud servers, created with high-definition 3D visuals, and thus, design can be communicated easily and accurately.

Revit architectural 3D modelling services enable a host of activities beneficial to the architectural and construction industries, as listed below:

A Glossary of Benefits:

Multi-discipline BIM Platform: Revit can be used to create BIM, an integrated platform that enables inter-disciplinary and inter-service collaboration, reducing data translation errors and streamlining the design process.

Coordination: Revit enables coordination between members of an extended project team in multiple locations. It imports, exports and links information.

For Architects: Revit travels through all the architectural stages, from conceptual design to construction documentation.

For Structural Engineers: Design-specific tools for structures are utilised by Revit to construct structural models integrated with other building components.

For MEP Engineers: MEP systems can be created with improved accuracy and more detailed coordination between architectural and structural components.

For Construction Professionals: The viability and design intent of the structure can be assessed. Materials, their quantity and quality, can be monitored by Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) professionals.

Why Revit Is Popular:

Well there are many reasons, the main reason is that it is a purpose-built building design programme. Some of the more popular reasons for its popularity include:

• Viewing future homes: Home designers can quickly sketch a layout of floor plans and even edit the design. Future homes can be viewed in advance and changes can be carried out accordingly.

• Easy to change: In the design and planning phase, there is always a likelihood of making numerous changes in structure and floor plans. With Revit modelling BIM software, these are done easily, automatically and accurately.

• Storing data: Revit offers a set of parametric components. This makes it easy to change design components. These parametric components can be stored or used as a reference for other projects.

• Creating high-quality construction documentation: Revit modelling software uses 3D technology which allows 3D models and plans, sections and schedules to be linked to the base 3D model, enabling accurate construction documents.

• Costing of project: With Revit, a builder can generate automatic bills of quantities. Also, since all changes, say from light fixtures to pipes, are associative and differences in expenses can be monitored as a result, it becomes an effective cost-control measure.

Revit embodies scope for further capabilities with Collaboration for Revit (C4R). What C4R does essentially is connect teams. C4R helps project teams from different disciplines, locations, or companies work together in the cloud, with centralised access to Revit models. This lets everyone in the team/s participate in the BIM process.

Therefore, Revit is not just a simple desktop-based client software. Revit is about connecting people, information and processes. With each new version, Revit reinvents itself and revitalises business processes, allowing users to work more flexibly with a design and, if the need arises, ‘REVise IT’ instantly and progress the design to the next phase.

The will be great competition between this to game community as both the game are ruling the gaming industry as we speak.But PUBG developer took a big step by releasing it on Andriod Platform But their hardwork paid off give them a high success. As wee speak PUBG is second most grossing Game on playstore But the epic game all Release their iso version cause the fornite to get their stepping stone in mobile gaming industry which lead into hugh success but according to rumours the are soon release on androids and fornite fan are thrilled by it But Will it be easy to play and free thats the important issue that will show us the winner in the android gaming market. When it comes to PC gaming, you should try to avoid following the crowd. Although, while it does help if the lobbies of the best multiplayer games like Fortnite and PUBG are populated, these games are so big you’ll always get a game.

For some time now, Epic Games’s battle royale effort has been a bigger beast than PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, winning the fight when it comes to the Fortnite vs PUBG player count. Fortnite’s player numbers amount to at least 40 million players a month and over three million concurrent users. Meanwhile, PUBG’s sales numbers have struggled to keep up since January 2018.

You shouldn’t let player count affect your decision of which battle royale game to play, however. You will have a great experience with either and should have no trouble finding plenty of rivals to mercilessly murder

Whilst the mechanics of both Fortnite and PUBG are similar, their maps are surprisingly different. This is most evident in their map size: PUBG’s Erangel and Miramar maps are 8x8km, whereas the single Fortnite map is much smaller. At 4x4km, PUBG’s Sanhok map is the exception: this PUBG new map is even smaller than Fortnite’s killing zone.

Arguably this means PUBG players have to rely more on luck to win on its bigger maps: if the safe zone’s location is not kind, they will need to find a vehicle to prevent a mad sprint to safety. The Fortnite map, on the other hand, does not feature vehicles; its smaller size makes it much easier to traverse quickly and safely.

Erangel, on the other hand, allows for high risk/reward strategies as it has a couple of outer islands that are more likely to hold high-level loot. Sosnovka Island is the largest and is dominated by its military base. Parachuting here is a risky strategy: you might have a better chance of finding good gear, but if the circle shrinks towards a distant location then you will have lots of water and land to cross.

Overall, the Fortnite map is much denser and you will only die to the circle if you are really unlucky or your time management is not up to snuff. However, while more open space in Erangel might make it harder for players to hide, you can only go prone in PUBG. Even the best Fortnite skins and cosmetics ensure you stand out.

There is absolutely nothing like heading out on the road with your vehicle and traveling to some gorgeous track somewhere, whipping out your bike, and then doing a spot of mountain biking. If you have a mountain bike then you are going to need to head out on the road. On this page I want to run you through a couple of the things that you will need to think about when heading out on that trip.

Firstly, you are going to need to get an idea of the type of place you want to head. You can do this in a couple of ways. In the past I used to pick up dedicated mountain bike magazines and have a flick through the pages. Most included a fair few maps of trails. However, most of these were not local. Nowadays you can just head online and get all sorts of advice. Do not forget to print off some maps. You are going to need to follow them.

Now, most people head out there with just their mountain bike and a bit of safety equipment. You can do this. However, if you are serious about mountain biking then you may want to take a couple of extra items on the road with you. It will make the trip not only safer, but it is going to be a great deal more enjoyable.

• Your Trail Map. We have already covered this. You need to know where you are going on that trail. Obviously you will want to have a road map too if you have not explored that area before.

• Spare Inner Tube for your wheel. You never know when it could break!

• Bike Repair Kit. This will include a wheel pump; puncture repair kit and various useful tools.

• Your Cell Phone just in case you need to get in touch with somebody.

• A First Aid Kit. I am sure that very few people head out on an epic mountain bike trip without getting a few cuts and scrapes.

• Food and Drink. Do not forget to bring plenty of water!

The last thing that you need to think about is the transportation of your bikes. In my mind, there is one solution that is better than all the others out there. This is the idea of using a bike hitch rack. These are incredibly simple to use. They just slide right onto your hitch and fit in securely. They come in a variety of different sizes allowing you to hold anything from one bike to three or four of them.

Remember, if you are searching for a bike hitch rack then I really do suggest that you carry out a bit of research into the various options available. Do not forget to read a couple of reviews too! After all, you need to make sure that what you pick up is absolutely perfect for the job, right? Remember, you want to keep an eye out for whether a particular rack will work on your vehicle or not.

Mumbai as it is famous in the world is famous for all its characteristics including its enthusiasm, population, climate and even its location. Famous as the Maharashtrian capital, Mumbai is located just perfectly on the western coastline of India. Thorough information about Mumbai’s location can be obtained from a Mumbai map. A Mumbai map offers a close and detailed study of the dazzling and flashy city! The maps can be used as a guide as they give a precise suggestion of the various vacationer places and help us to proceed in our tour smoothly and enjoy a hitch-free tour. Lest you are new to the dream city (Mumbai), the maps will help you to find the landmarks and chief roads. It is considered expedient to carry a Mumbai map if you are planning a sightseeing tour or an outing there.

There are various Mumbai maps available in the market which can be used according to ones needs. The various kinds of maps include- Road map, railway map, tourist map, excursion map, local map. The road map of Mumbai will give you all the significant information that you may require about the most important roads of Mumbai. If you are travelling by train, the railway map is a perfect guidance which will assist you throughout the whole journey. The railway map of Mumbai stretches from Bhayander in the northern part of the city (which further connects to Surat), to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (VT) in the southern part of the city. Many other stations apart from the 2 extreme stations mentioned above are included in the railway map of Mumbai such as Thane, Church Gate, Andheri, Kandivali, etc. The tourist map of Mumbai is a highlighter of all the public visit places that are important from the tourist point of view including The Gateway of India, Iskcon Temple, Sidhi Vinayak Temple, Essel world, Water kingdom and many more. As we all are aware that Mumbai is a very important place from tourist point of view, so if you are planning a holiday in Mumbai then a tourist map is a must.

The local train map of Mumbai is used to get the information about the inner network of railways spread in Mumbai. The local train of Mumbai is just like the metro in Delhi which is a medium for a common man to travel from one place to another. The local map gives all such minute information about the widely spread network of Mumbai that may be used by one for convenience in travelling. In addition to the various kinds of maps mentioned, the excursion map is also of great use. It emphasizes on the main areas of the city giving us an overall review of the roads and places there.

Hence we can conclude that the use of Mumbai maps is indispensable if you are planning to visit the city. They are made according to a given scale which may further help you to undertake your journey easily.

The Mind Map is perfectly suited to innovative thinking as it consumes all the skills commonly found with creativity, specially imagination, association of ideas and flexibility. Psychological research has identified several fundamental elements in creative thinking including: the use of colours, shapes, dimensions, unusual elements, the adjustment of conceptual positions and response to an emotionally appealing objects etc.

Mind Mapping principles are a peripheral manifest of all of these defined categorises: it is a peripheral manifest of the complete thinking process. The nearly identical nature of creative thinking and mnemonic (memory) principles confirms the Mind Map as the essential and natural tool for these forms of thoughts.

Applying the creative thinking Mind Mapping technique correctly can facilitate individual Mind Mappers to create at least twice as many innovative ideas as a traditional large brainstorming group in the same period of time. Tony Buzan (the father of Mind Mapping) states there are 5 stages in the creative thinking process:

1) The Quick-Fire Mind Map Burst-

Begin by drawing a stimulating central image that represents the general topic of interest. Your image should be placed in the centre of a large blank page, and from it should radiate every idea that comes into your mind on that subject. For about 20 minutes you should let the ideas flow as fast as possible. Having to work at speed unchains your brain from habitual thinking patterns, and encourages new ideas. Many of these new ideas may at first seem absurd, however do not disregard these ideas as they often hold the keys to new perspectives and breaking old habits.

2) First Reconstruction and Revision-

Have a short break, allowing your brain to rest and begin to integrate the ideas generated so far. Then make a new Mind Map, in which you identify the major branches, categorising, building up hierarchies and finding new associations between your preliminary ideas. It may become noticeable that similar or identical concepts are present in several different places of your Mind Map. These should not be dismissed as unnecessary repetitions as they are fundamentally ‘different’ in that they are attached to different branches. These peripheral repetitions reflect the underlying importance of ideas which are buried deep with your store of knowledge but which actually influence every aspect of your thinking. Following your brain’s flow, the Mind Map explores your current thought in this new centre to replace the old. In due course this new centre will itself be placed by a new and even more advanced concept. The Mind Map therefore aids and reflects intellectual exploration and growth.

3) Incubation –

Sudden creative realisations often come when the brain is relaxed i.e. sleeping, day dreaming, running etc. this is because such states of mind allow the Radiant thinking process to spread to the farthest reaches of the Para brain, increasing the probability of mental breakthroughs.

4) Second Reconstruction and revision-

After incubation your brain will have a fresh perception on your first and second Mind Maps, so it will be useful to do another quick fire Mind Map burst. During this reconstruction stage you will need to consider all the information gathered and integrated in stages 1, 2 and 3 in order to make a comprehensive final Mind Map.

5) The Final Stage-

You now need to search for the solution, decision, or realisation which was your original creative goal. This often involves linking elements in your Mind Map, leading to major new insights and breakthroughs.

With the introduction of Commuter based Mind Mapping in the last couple of years Mind Mapping has become even easier. Mind Mapping software such as Tony Buzan’s iMindMap utilises the true principles of Mind Mapping and duplicate the non-linear thinking process of the brain, creating an explosion in creativity, innovation and knowledge sharing. Computer based Mind Mapping can be just as effective as traditional Mind Mapping as a creative thinking tool, if not more!

Summery of Creative thinking Mind Map benefits:

o They automatically utilise all the creative thinking skills.

o They generate ever-increasing mental energy as the Mind Mapper moves towards his/her goal.

o They allow the Mind Mapper to view a great many elements all at once, thus increasing the probability of creative association and integration.

o They enable people’s brains to track out ideas which normally lie in obscurity on the edge of their thinking.

o They increase the probability of gaining new ideas.

o They encourage playfulness, humour and innovation thus increasing the probability of the Mind Mapper straying far from the norm and producing a truly creative idea.

o Give Mind Mapping software such as Tony Buzan’s iMindMap a go and see how it helps to further enhance your creativity.

(I want to thank Kathie Topel for her contribution to this article.)

The State of Project Management

As recent as 2015, a survey from portfolio management provider Innotas showed 55% of IT projects had failed within the last 12 months. By 2017, just two years later, the numbers had improved with only 6% of projects being deemed failures. Today IT projects are being delivered on-time and on-budget, however, as many as 24% are considered “Underperformers”; projects that don’t deliver the necessary business benefits. Frankly, projects that don’t deliver business benefit might as well not be implemented in the first place. The money spent on those projects could have been utilized better elsewhere.

So, why is this “Underperformance” occurring?

One of the key items is a lack of executive sponsorship. Too often a large multi-year project is started with great fanfare and with laser focus from the executive sponsor. Unfortunately, a crisis occurs (could anyone have predicted Covid-19 in 2020?), or some other major event and the executive sponsor loses his/her focus on the large project.

But there are ways to minimize, if not eliminating this from occurring.

Business Alignment

When a business is in alignment, that means that all levels and players are clear about the organization’s purpose and make decisions in accordance with it. The company’s resources, strategies, management systems and communications are all aligned to that purpose.

One would think any IT project would align with the Business, but this is not the case. My belief is this occurs because it takes a lot of hard work to really understand how IT features and capabilities can enable a business to reach its strategic goals and this hard work doesn’t happen. While the executive may be quite knowledgeable on the technology, it is the vendor and the front-line workers who best understand the current process and the capabilities of the new software or system.

However, the front-line worker may not have a good understanding of how the capabilities of the software can help in achieving the key goals of the company.

The key for a successful IT project, one that greatly benefits the business, is to take the business drivers, the Critical Success Factors, of a business and figure out how these drivers can be broken into metrics (Key Performance Indicators) that will drive the business forward. Metrics that can be provide clear actions that need to be taken.

Each industry has its own Critical Success Factors, we’ll examine two industries below.

Let’s take the example of an airline. One of the key factors for profitability of an airline is turnaround time at the gate. Why is this important? The faster plane turnaround happens at the gate, the more planes that can use that gate. The more planes that use that gate means more flights are taking place. More flights mean more profit. In addition, faster turnaround increases customer satisfaction from on-time departure/on-time landing.

In the case of a fast-food restaurant, drive-through duration is a Critical Success Factor. Customers do not want to sit in a drive-through for 20 minutes. It doesn’t matter if there are 3 cars or 30 cars in the drive-through, no customer wants to wait any more than a few minutes. Experiencing a long wait time means the customer will go to a different fast-food restaurant next time. The shorter the drive-through duration, the more customers that can be serviced and the more profitable the restaurant.

First Step for Business Alignment – Creating a Process Map

Let’s dig deeper into the fast-food restaurant illustration. Fast-food restaurants (also known as Quick Service Restaurants) derive more than 50% of their revenue from drive-through, so shortening the duration is key to a successful restaurant. The first step in reducing the drive-through time, is to map out the current drive-through process. At a high-level it is:

1. Taking the order

2. Taking the money

3. Preparing the food

4. Delivering the food (handing it to the person).

So, how do you shorten the drive-through time on these 4 areas? Would it decrease the drive-through time if the cashier was twice as fast? While it may be desirable to have a faster cashier, the amount of time saved would be negligible (along with the greater chance of error in order taking). The better approach is to step back and look at the process holistically by using process mapping.

Process Mapping along with the time durations for each process will reveal the Order Taking process can be broken into two sub parts. 1) The customer deciding what they want 2) verbalizing the order. The second part is fairly fast for most customers. Whether 3 items or 6 items are ordered, the time difference is slight. But the first part, the customer deciding what they want, especially if it is a family with small childre,n can take many minutes. With a single drive through, the entire line is held up, until Junior decides if he wants a Happy Meal or a Big Mac (in the case of McDonalds). But with two drive-through lanes, Junior (lane 1) can take all the time he wants. People in lane 2 are happy since they aren’t delayed and can jump in front of junior because they ordered first.

Anything that contributes to Critical Success Factors, should be considered as an area to improve.

In future articles we will discuss how technology can used for Critical Success Factors.

Can you afford to turn away new patients in today’s economy?

Using correct HTML keyword code in your orthodontic marketing website is key to driving prospective new patients to your website on Google, the only search engine that matters.

Keywords relate to the words and phrases patients type into the search engines to find you. No matter how great your website… if new patients can’t find you on Google and Google Maps in your surrounding demographic…its worthless. It’s like having a Porsche with a Yugo engine… Your website won’t even be in contention for page one positioning on the search engines unless SEO measures are implemented to increase your website visibility.

90% or more of orthodontic and dental websites are keyworded incorrectly. In the past month alone, not one of the website I analyzed were keyword optimized correctly and two weren’t even found on Google Maps in there own town… With minor modifications both practices were on Google Maps in less than 2 hours and the other practices improved their ranking on Google, in their demographic, almost immediately.

How does your website stack up? Here is a quick test you can run on your website to see if you are easily found on Google…

1. Go to Google and in the search box type in patient keywords – orthodontist [your city name and state]. Orthodontist is one of the major keywords patients use to search on Google.

2. Does your website show up on page one of Google? Pay Per Click Ads and database advertisers like wellness.com don’t count… only organic links on the left that click into a page on your website.

3. Does your practice name and website show up correctly on Google Maps?

4. Now do the same thing again… but this time, one by one substitute the names of all surrounding towns you want to target new patients in your demographic. Does both your website and Google Maps show up on page one in these areas?

If not, I suggest you contact me for a Free consultation to discuss how we can improve your page ranking and increase your Internet marketing presence on Google. If you do test well throughout your demographic, test your site with other keywords patients are using to find an orthodontist in your area. Here’s a tip… never use your practice name. It’s not a patient keyword.

Simply changing a few keywords now…could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to your practice… in the future. If you are only reaching 50% of your demographic… this not only translate into a loss of potential revenue over the years…. it also reduces your click through rate on Google which affects page ranking. Isn’t that worth looking into?

With the advent of technology and the Internet almost everything is modernised and our lives have been tad easier than before. Mobile phones are certainly a boon for our generation, they have become an integral necessity of our lives. With mobile phones came its applications and they have rendered a change in our society. We can know anything with just a click. Let us see how exactly these applications have changed our living:

1. We no longer need maps:

Going on a road trip to the city you have never been before? Afraid? Not at all because we have GPS and Google maps. We cannot get lost or need maps to figure out our destination. We can search any place or even the house of our friend pronto. Somewhere these maps have relieved us because we can roam anywhere we want to and still get back home safe.

2. We can do endless shopping at home:

There’s no need to go out, search shops and bargain when we can get high quality clothing on websites. Everything you need is available on these shopping applications from books, shoes, accessories to gadgets and electronics. The world is in your hands. The best part about these apps is that we can buy anything immediately.

3. We are always connected:

Mobile applications has made it easier for us to stay in contact with our loved ones. Social media renders it possible. We can know about each other and practically be there for everyone. Today even conferences are made on such video calling applications. What else do we need?

4. We know what is going on in the world:

NEWS! Oh my God! I lost the prime time news today. How am I going to know current affairs now? No need to fret anymore because you can stay updated by news applications which not only keeps you updated with surrounding but also notify. You will always be connected to current affairs and the world.

5. We are not bored:

Finally got some leisure time yet bored because you don’t know what to do!! Happens to everyone, no? But now we are no longer bored because there is so much to do or know. We can read something interesting, learn about new stuffs or just relax ourself with movies or songs.

Mobile applications thus have enhanced our society in every possible way. We are more connected, fast and efficient. All thanks to this amazing technology.

What is Google Concept?

Google Concept is a software tool that combines the Google search engine with a mind-mapping application.

Mind mapping, otherwise also known as concept mapping, is a method used in business, training and education to put thoughts onto paper. It is often seen used as a means of recording brainstorming sessions, project planning and analysis.

Traditionally, such mind mapping has been done on flip charts or paper but increasingly a range of computer programs has been available to enable maps to be produced on a laptop or desktop computer.

To look at, a mind map would often seem to resemble a tree or a spider web. At its center is a central topic or idea. From this central topic, lines shoot out like branches. Each line links a subtopic or theme. Further lines emanate from each subtopic and link to smaller subtopics or ideas. As you move along a line from the center outwards, you see your original topic broken down further and further into more precise concepts.

Each topic and subtopic is represented by a word, a phrase or an image, or a combination of these. The power of a mind map is that a large, complex or, maybe, vague, central topic can be explored and broken down into smaller, manageable and more tangible ideas. A mind map can also show the relationship between ideas and the original topic. Another power of mind mapping is that one’s thoughts can become more focused upon specifics rather than trying to grapple with a large vacuous concept.

Essentially, mind maps deal with ideas and information. These ideas and information become more focused and specific as the topic becomes more broken down.

The idea behind Google Concept is that it takes the central topic and the subtopics and treats them as keywords. These keywords can then automatically be used in a Google search, the results of which can be linked into the mind map. When complete, the mind map has not only broken down the original topic into subtopics but it also has links to information at each point in the form of related websites.

In this way, a business man can plan a new project or explore a new proposal using a mind map in the usual way but also, instantly, he has a collection of links to related websites from which to gain further information. Including, one supposes, information about similar projects, rival firms and possible alternatives.

A student or school kid could use a mind map to explore ideas around a topic of study. As they break down the topic, Google Concept will provide links from which the student or pupil can gain more information and background material to support their study.

All in all, Google Concept appears to be a powerful new tool with a lot of potential. As more and more people learn about mind maps and use them, so Google Concept could become a more natural way of searching for information on an ever expanding Internet.

There is only one problem. Google Concept does not yet exist. I write this article in the hope that it finds its way in front of the guys at Google who might take it up and invite me to discuss it with them.

While the HTC Touch Pro comes with an array of applications loaded by default, there are a few good programs they left out, like Google Maps.  After sorting through tons of applications for Windows Mobile, I’ve come up with a list of useful programs to load onto your virgin Touch Pro. 

• Advanced Configuration Tool – This program allows you to tweak all sorts of settings
• CorePlayer – Media player.  Plays almost all music/video formats and has better streaming capabilities than the stock Windows Media Player.  TCPMP is not working on the Touch Pro (yet), so this is the next best thing.
• Diamond TF3D Config – Although the program was made for the Touch Diamond, it will work on the Touch Pro.  If you’re using TouchFlo3D, this program will allow you re-arrange the tabs as well as remove unwanted tabs.
• GMobileSync – If you use Google Calendar, this program will allow you to sync your Google Calendar to your phone.  You may get an error after syncing, but don’t worry, the calendar entries will sync.
• Google Maps – Suprisingly, this wasn’t included in the list of stock programs.  Google Maps is almost a no-brainer; it lets you search maps, get directions, show traffic, etc.  Better yet, Google Maps even works with the Touch Pro’s built-in GPS.  Using GPS with Google Maps will let you create a route from your current location, but it does not automatically re-route in the event of a detour. 
• Kevtris 2 – Tetris for your phone, ’nuff said.
• PdaNet – A must have program if you plan to tether (use your phone as an internet connection).  You can connect via bluetooth or USB connection.  Supposedly, the program disguises your data usage so it looks like you’re browsing from the phone, not from your computer.  Most carriers have a tethering fee in addition to the standard data charges.  PdaNet basically lets you evade those tethering fees by disguising the traffic.  I’ve used PdaNet on and off for over a year and have had no tethering charges or additional fees.
• PHM RegEdit – Registry editor for Windows Mobile.  A must have if you plan on doing any advanced tweaks.
• Remote Desktop for Windows Mobile 6 – This is just what it sounds like, a remote desktop program for Windows Mobile which lets you access your remote desktop enabled PC while away from it.  Why they did not include this in the stock ROM is beyond me.  Remote Desktop comes in handy if you need to access a PC, but don’t have a computer available.
• SPB Mobile Shell – An alternative to TouchFlo3D.  Mobile Shell basically replaces your home screen with its own interface.  I use SPB Mobile Shell because I find TouchFlo3D to be laggy at times and cause overall sluggish performance.  Installing Mobile Shell helped performance overall and there’s also a ton of customization that can be applied to suit your liking.
• SPB Insight – An alternative to the default newsreader “RSS Hub”.  RSS Hub is pretty good, lightweight, and fast, but it lacks a few things.  One is the lack of images, the other is how RSS Hub only downloads part of an article, making you visit the site to read the rest of the article.  SPB Insight not only downloads images, but it also (most of the time) downloads the entire article for offline viewing.
• SPB Pocket Plus – A very powerful today screen plug-in.  Lets you add all sorts of plugins and shortcuts to your today screen with lots of other features.  I use Pocket Plus as one of the tabs in SPB Mobile Shell. 
• Sprite Backup – This program backs up your phone, contacts, programs, etc.  Backups can be scheduled and only take about 5-6 minutes to run.  It is always a good idea to have backups!
• TorchButton – Lets you use the camera’s flash function as a flashlight.  The application is lightweight; you just run the program to turn on the light and run the program again to turn it off.  By default, the LED light will only stay on for 30 seconds to prevent burn out.
• Total Commander – A feature filled file explorer program with too many features to list.  This is a definite must have program because you will never know when you’ll need it. 
• VNC Viewer – Exactly what you think it is.  Will let you connect and control the desktop of any VNC server.
• vxUtil – Network utilities such as ping, traceroute, whois, etc.  Network administrators may want to look into this program; it could come in handy and save you time.