Upgrading to Windows 7 From Vista
Walt answers readers’ questions on upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista, how Clickfree backs up files and folders containing photos, and more.
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Improving PC Performance
Walt answers readers’ questions on whether a graphics chip can improve PC performance, if the iPhone can be connected to desktop peripherals, and more.
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.
How BlackBerry Models Differ
Walt answers questions on the differences in the main BlackBerry models, whether it’s safe to upgrade Vista to the beta version of Windows 7, and more.
Using Publisher Documents on a Mac
Walt’s advice on working with Microsoft Publisher documents on a Mac, improving searches with Surf Canyon (even the beta version) and using a smartphone as a modem.
Using Foxmarks on Different Computers
Walt answers questions about migrating bookmarks using Foxmarks and hardware requirements for the upcoming Windows 7 operating system.
Installing Drivers for Windows 7
I enjoyed your positive preview of Windows 7, but wondered if we will need to find and install all new device drivers for hardware if we upgrade to Windows 7, as we had to do with Vista?
Microsoft says that, in most cases, the Vista drivers — software that makes hardware like printers or [...]
Transferring a Windows Media Music File to iTunes
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.
Is there a way to transfer a Windows Media music file to iTunes?
If the Windows Media file is copy-protected, typically because you bought it from an online store [...]
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.
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.
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.
Do Macs Last Longer Than Windows PCs?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about how long a computer “lasts,” copying photos from an iPod to a computer, and compatibility between versions of Microsoft Office.
Defragmenting a Mac Hard Disk
Walt Mossberg answers questions about Mac defragmentation, misleading “security programs” and transferring data from a floppy disk.
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.
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