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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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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Differences Between TV Resolutions
Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about the differences between TVs rated at “720p” and “1080p,” good powerline adapters, and solutions to blocked outgoing email servers when using Wi-Fi.
Reporting Digital Map Errors
Walt Mossberg answers questions about reporting errors on digital maps, “virtual private networks” on Amtrak trains and saving Internet Explorer favorites.
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.
How Does ChaCha Make Money?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about the ChaCha cellphone search service, sharing bandwidth and the Dell XPS One all-in-one desktop.
Fixing a Frozen MacBook Air
Walt answers questions about what to do if a MacBook Air freezes, whether to replace a Verizon smartphone now, and more.
Choosing Sides in the DVD War
Walt Mossberg answers questions about Blu-Ray versus HD DVD formats, Internet access on the MacBook Air, and the Tablet PC version of Windows.
When Your Computer Starts Up Slowly
Walt Mossberg answers questions about a computer that is slow to boot up, software that allows users to run Windows on a Mac and the risk of using WiFi for sensitive communications.
Inside Google’s Cellphone Operating System
Walt Mossberg answers questions about Google’s upcoming cellphone operating system, Microsoft Office for the Mac and methods for backing up Outlook Express emails.
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.
Tuning a Mac for Real-Time HDTV
Walt answers questions about watching high-definition television in real time on a Mac, the future of Palm’s Treo, and remote desktop control.
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