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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.
Switching Networks for an iPhone
Walt answers readers’ questions about switching networks to buy an iPhone, how to forward an email in Gmail, and more.
Disabling Wi-Fi on a Laptop
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 have a laptop that I use primarily to play music. Is there any way to disable its connection to a wireless network?
Sure, but exactly how you do [...]
Turning Off Your Desktop PC
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.
At work I am told to turn off my desktop PC at the end of the day. My wife’s office tells her to leave her computer on overnight. My [...]
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 [...]
Defragmenting a Hard Disk
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.
A friend of mine suggested that I “defragment” my computer every once in a while. He says it will boost performance, but he also said it will move my [...]
Cellphone Data Cards and the iPod Touch
Walt answers questions about cellphone data cards, cellphone service that works in Europe and tutorials on switching to Macs.
Surfing the Web on a Television Set
Walt answers questions about surfing the Internet on a television set, the security of Apple’s Safari Web browser for Windows computers, and the cost of AT&T’s wireless service for laptops.
Using the iPhone Overseas for Data Purposes
Walt answers questions about using an iPhone overseas for data purposes, running Microsoft Office 2000 on Vista and using broadband-provider email in two locations.
Questions About Apple’s iPhone
This week, Walt was swamped with questions about Apple’s hot new iPhone, from replacing the battery to deleting emails.
Buy a Smart Phone Now, or Wait for iPhone?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about whether to buy a smart phone now or wait for the iPhone, boosting the range of a wireless connection, and removing junk programs that come with a new computer.
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.
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