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Upgrading to the iPhone 3G S

Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions on AT&T’s upgrade policy for the iPhone 3G, importing data on the new Palm Pre and the glare on Mac Books.

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Running the Treo’s OS on the Pre

Walt answers readers’ questions on the Palm Pre operating system, whether the Pre can be used as a modem, and more.

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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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Syncing to an iPhone on MobileMe

Walt answers readers’ questions on syncing MobileMe to an iPhone using corporate data, if it’s possible to sync a Treo or BlackBerry, and more.

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Displaying Contacts Without a Code

Walt answers readers’ questions on how to display emergency contacts on an iPhone before entering a passcode, and whether Fusion software affects a Mac’s security.

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Downloading Video Files

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 it possible to download a YouTube or similar file to my computer?
Yes. One program that does this is TubeSock. It works on Mac and Windows, and creates [...]

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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.

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A Stylus for the iPhone

Walt answers questions about using a stylus with an iPhone and offers suggestions for improving typing accuracy with the virtual keyboard. He also explains how to change Apple’s Safari 4 beta so that it looks and works more like the previous version.

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Reading Periodicals on Kindle 2

Walt answers questions about the new Amazon Kindle 2 e-book reader, how to prevent a computer screen from dimming and netbook recommendations.

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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.

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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.

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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.

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