Abstract: A method of improving functionality of a client device comprises creating resource files for customizing content from one or more particular websites or third-party servers, storing the resource files on a customization server, downloading one or more of the resource files to the client device, downloading content from the particular websites or third-party servers, and rendering a rich user interface or application to interact with the website in accordance with the downloaded resource files. In some embodiments, the client device is a mobile device such as a handheld computer or a cellular telephone having a limited display area.

Abstract: A method includes storing a plurality of interchangeable BIOS images, selecting a first one of the BIOS images, and attempting to perform a boot procedure using the selected first one of the BIOS images. If the boot procedure is performed successfully, a signal is sent to control logic. If the control logic does not receive the signal: (a) a second one of the BIOS images is selected, (b) a reset condition is initiated, and (c) in response to the reset condition, an attempt is made to perform a boot procedure using the selected second one of the BIOS images.