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Defragmenting a Mac Hard Disk

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Mac defragmentation, misleading “security programs” and transferring data from a floppy disk.

Published on May 15, 2008 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Converting to Digital TV

Walt Mossberg answers questions about cable converter boxes, faster versions of Wi-Fi, whether the Mac is immune to viruses, and more.

Published on April 17, 2008 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Running Antispyware Software on a Mac

Walt answers questions about running antispyware software on a Mac, where to download free security software for Windows, and more.

Published on November 8, 2007 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Running Windows on a Macintosh

Walt answers questions about running Windows on a Mac, sending email to a group without showing individual addresses, and regaining the traditional interface items in the redesigned Microsoft Office 2007.

Published on October 18, 2007 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Accessing Financial Web Sites on a Public Connection

Walt answers questions about accessing financial sites on a nonsecure Internet connection, which cellphones with email capability to take abroad, and what to do when Web sites don’t work well in Safari.

Published on May 3, 2007 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

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, [...]

Published on January 18, 2007 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Is There a Virus Threat for Macs?

This week Walt Mossberg answers a question about viruses and security software for Macs.

Published on May 11, 2006 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Deciphering Scam Security Programs

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about scam security programs, importing song files to iTunes and transferring Microsoft Works spreadsheets to Microsoft Excel.

Published on February 2, 2006 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

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.

Published on January 19, 2006 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Switching From Dial-Up to DSL

Walt Mossberg answers questions about moving to DSL from dial-up, browser hijacking and waiting for Windows Vista.

Published on December 15, 2005 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

Antispyware for Macs; Blog Search Engines

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about antispyware programs for Apples, blog search engines and the definition of “HD-ready.”

Published on July 28, 2005 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

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.

Published on June 16, 2005 in Mossberg’s Mailbox

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