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Securing a Wireless Network

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, [...]

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Handling Photos in Microsoft Word

Walt answers questions about using Microsoft Word to handle photos and page layouts, deleting favorites in Internet Explorer and running Windows Vista on a Mac.

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Using DOS in Windows Vista

This week, Walt answers questions about DOS in Windows Vista, antispyware programs for Vista and the compatibility of the new Microsoft Office with older versions.

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Doing Business With Windows Vista

Walt answers questions about Windows Vista for business, the Mac operating system and running an old version of Microsoft Office with the new version of Windows.

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Microsoft Programs and the iPhone

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, [...]

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Mossberg’s Mailbox

Walt Mossberg answers questions about different aspects of Microsoft Office 2007, including Access, new Excel capabilities and the Mac version of Office.

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IPod Alternatives

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about alternatives to the iPod and converting an internal DVD burner into an external drive.

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Running Vista on a Mac

Walt Mossberg answers questions about running Windows Vista on a Mac, finding an alternative to Quicken and choosing an iPod to use when exercising.

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Choosing an iMac

Walt Mossberg answers questions about iMac configurations, the Zune’s sound quality and simple digital cameras.

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Will Vista Be Ready for Prime Time?

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Microsoft Vista, family-tree Web sites and utilities that allow the use of Mac iPods on PCs.

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Microsoft Access and Macintosh

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Microsoft Access and Macs, the toolbar in the new Internet Explorer and the latest version of Windows XP.

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Choosing a Photo-Sharing Web Site

Walt Mossberg answers questions about selecting a photo-sharing Web site, syncing laptops and desktops and printing photos.

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Waiting for Windows Vista

Walt answers questions about Windows Media Center, the Aero interface in Vista and right-clicking on Apple laptops.

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Waiting for OS X Leopard

Walt answers questions about waiting for the new Mac OS, using an iPod with an old version of Windows and getting broadband in rural areas.

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Finding Free Antivirus Software

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, [...]

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