Using Mac OS X On a PC
Walt answers questions about using Mac OS X on a PC, and how to use a Boot Camp setup as a virtual machine with VMWare Fusion.
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Navigating Microsoft Office
Here are a few questions I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, for readability.
In the new version of Microsoft Office, I cannot find a “favorites” capability in the Open dialog box. In my older version, when I began to open a document, [...]
Defragmenting a Hard Disk
Here are a few questions I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, for readability.
A friend of mine suggested that I “defragment” my computer every once in a while. He says it will boost performance, but he also said it will move my [...]
New Trends in Docking-Station Design
Walt answers questions about traditional docking stations, software for removing a hard drive’s partitions, and alternatives to an iPhone calendar.
Buying a PC With an AMD Processor
Walt answers questions about software-compatibility issues for AMD processors, importing bookmarks and backup drives for Windows PCs.
Using a Stylus With the iPhone
Walt answers questions about using a stylus that works with the iPhone and caring for an external hard drive.
Differences Between TV Resolutions
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about the differences between TVs rated at “720p” and “1080p,” good powerline adapters, and solutions to blocked outgoing email servers when using Wi-Fi.
Getting a New Windows Computer With XP
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about how to get a new Windows computer with the XP operating system, small portable radios, and the functions of MailBug.
Accessing Email Without Web Access
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about accessing email without using the Internet, finding a company to digitize old photographs, and using Xobni on various email platforms.
Sending Video Files Without YouTube
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about sending video files without YouTube, buying a MacBook for an art/graphic-design student, and choosing a reliable antispyware program.
Transfer Data From Palms to BlackBerrys
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about transferring data from Palm devices to new BlackBerrys, setting parental controls on the new iPhone and more.
Maximizing the iPhone 3G’s Battery
Walt Mossberg answers questions about managing battery life on the iPhone 3G, replacing its battery if necessary, and upgrading an iPod Touch.
Programs That Overwrite Hard Drives
Walt Mossberg answers questions about finding programs that will overwrite hard drives, restoring the Navigation Bar in browsers, and using Microsoft Money on Macs.
Clarifying Techno-Babble
Walt Mossberg answers questions about the “n” version of Wi-Fi, using the iPhone with a new Wi-Fi service on airplanes, and exporting Firefox 3.0 Bookmarks.
Reporting Digital Map Errors
Walt Mossberg answers questions about reporting errors on digital maps, “virtual private networks” on Amtrak trains and saving Internet Explorer favorites.
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