Windows XP: Home v. Professional
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about Windows XP and security patches for Apple’s operating system.
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Transferring Files to a Mac
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about whether Windows files work on a Mac, cameras that function for both still photos and video and reading news on the go.
Go Ahead and Hit Delete
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about deleting temporary Internet files, overriding photo software and whether Apple’s switch to Intel processors will make Macs vulnerable to viruses.
Using Your Cellphone as a Modem
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about the possibility of a G5 Powerbook, downloading extensions for Firefox and using Sprint’s Treo as a modem.
For Murky Monitors, There’s ClearType
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about how to make text appear sharper, slowness in Apple’s Tiger operating system, and synchronizing Internet Explorer Favorites.
What Can That New iPod Do?
This week Walt answers questions about the iPod nano’s new software features, Windows XP Professional, and ways to stop spam.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Hard Drive
Walt answers questions about completely erasing a PC, installing Verizon’s Fios Internet service, and using a Firefox Web browser on an iMac.
Scratches Mar New iPod’s Beauty
Walt answers questions about badly scratched-up iPod nanos, using Slingbox to beam a cable signal, and video chat on Windows.
Alternatives to Instant Messaging
There’s no other major item most of us own that is as confusing, unpredictable and unreliable as our personal computers. Everybody has questions about them, and we aim to help.
Here are a few questions about computers I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, [...]
How to Find Low-Cost DSL Service
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about finding low-cost DSL service, choosing video-editing software and transferring files from a Windows PC to a Mac.
Calming Security Fears
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about Internet security fears, red-eye elimination in photos and software availability for Macs.
Blog Searches
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about searching for people or companies mentioned in blogs, disabling the Caps Lock key and playing Windows Media Video files from the Web on a Mac.
IPod Workarounds
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about performing iPod tasks without extra software, viruses and spyware for Macs with Intel processors and using multiple firewalls.
Transferring Your Web ‘Favorites’
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about transferring “Favorites” from your laptop to your desktop and converting copy-protected WMA files to play on an iPod.
Mixing Macs and PCs On Wireless Networks
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about mixing Macs and Windows computers on the same wireless network, setting up video-conferencing and switching email addresses.
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