Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on August 13, 2009 to the 2.8.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.7.3.0. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website. The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs [...]
GPS TrackMaker is an all-in-one mapping solution that is compatible with a wide range of GPS units. What is new in GPS Trackmaker v. 13.6: Address search in Google Maps window Small changes in routine of tracklog edition Fixed bug in WGS84 button in datum window New version of Brazilian Detailed Map Vehicle Tracking: Garmin [...]
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on June 15, 2009 to the 2.7.3.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.7.1.0. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website. The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs [...]
The most efficient way to keep your Garmin GPS unit’s firmware current is to use the WebUpdater tool. Simply attach your Garmin unit to your computer with a USB cable and power it on. Open WebUpdater and your GPS will be automatically identified. WebUpdater will then check Garmin’s servers to see if firmware updates or [...]
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on May 12, 2009 to the 2.7.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.6.4.0. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website. The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs [...]
Garmin has posted an update to its MapSource mapping software, moving from 6.15.4 to 6.15.6. Some of the changes are operating system related, including dropping support for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT and continuing to support for Windows Vista. Other changes in this version include: Fixed an issue with the file save dialog [...]
Getting a screen capture from some of the Garmin handheld mapping GPS units or PNDs isn’t as easy as it should be. I wish there was a button on many of these units that allow me to capture a shot of my screen when I’m not connected to a computer via a USB cable. If [...]
Have you ever used Garmin nRoute software? The trip computer tab can give you some useful statistics about your trip. I challenge anyone to match my Max Speed statistic shown in the image below. The image was not Photoshopped, I really hit 907 miles per hour while I had my Garmin 60CSx and nRoute running, [...]
Garmin recently released version 3.90 firmware for its GPSMap 60Cx and 76Cx series of handheld GPS units, including the units with sensors (Have S in the model number). The firmware update can be obtained by using Garmin’s WebUpdater software or by browsing to http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1245. Note that this update only applies to the x-versions of the [...]
The most efficient way to keep your Garmin GPS unit’s firmware current is to use the WebUpdater tool. Simply attach your Garmin unit to your computer with a USB cable and power it on. Open WebUpdater and your GPS will be automatically identified. WebUpdater will then check Garmin’s servers to see if firmware updates or [...]
