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Moving Photos off a Cellphone
Walt Mossberg answers questions about transferring photos from a cellphone to a computer, avoiding identity theft and Vista security features.
PC Options Without Preinstalled Software
Walt Mossberg answers questions about ordering a Windows PC without any extra software preinstalled, the co-existence of Internet Explorer and Firefox 3.0 and transferring emails between two Windows machines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Installing Microsoft’s ‘SP3’ Upgrade to Windows XP
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.
Should I install Microsoft’s “SP3″ upgrade to Windows XP? I hear opinions on both sides.
In general, I recommend this upgrade, officially called Service Pack 3, because it beefs [...]
Purchasing an E-Reader
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.
I want to purchase an e-reader. Currently I use my Palm Tungsten, but the screen is rather small for reading books. I purchased the Amazon Kindle for my niece [...]
Getting Faster Internet Service
In this week’s installment of Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt talks to a reader about the benefits offered by a faster processor in comparison to the advantages of a faster Internet connection. And for anyone who’s thought of moving from the PC version or Quicken to the Mac version, read Walt’s suggestions first.
Palm Pre’s New Operating System
Walt answers questions about Palm’s new Pre phone, Clickfree backup software, and viewing PowerPoint presentations on a new Apple MacBook notebook.
Monitoring Teens’ Facebook Activity
What is the best way to monitor our teens’ Facebook activity?
To my mind, this is more a parenting issue than a technology one. The easiest method would be to join Facebook yourself and become one of your teens’ ”friends” on each account they have. That might not sit well with your kids, but if [...]
IE8’s Compatibility Button
Walt answers questions on using Internet Explorer 8’s compatibility button to display certain Web pages, how to get high-speed internet service, and more.
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