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Droid Memory, Palm to iPod Touch, and iMacs for Older Users

Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions on the Droid’s memory, moving from a Palm to the iPod Touch and an iMac for older computer users.

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Windows Live Email, Vista and Apple Tablets

Walt answers reader questions regarding Windows Live Email, switching from Vista and Apple tablet speculation.

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Windows 7 Upgrades and Screen Readability

Walt answers readers’ questions about Windows 7 upgrades and enhancing screen readability.

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Backing Up, Lossless Audio and Genealogy Programs

Walt answers reader questions regarding computer backup, importing CDs into iTunes, and viewing genealogy records on the Mac.

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New Operating Systems and DriveSharp

Walter S. Mossberg answers questions about new operating systems, DriveSharp software and netbook data transfers.

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Upgrading from XP to Windows 7

Walt Mossberg answers questions about upgrading a Windows XP computer to Windows 7.

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Walter S. Mossberg answers questions about Apple laptops and taking a cellphone to Europe.

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Using Kindle Outside the U.S.

Walt answers readers’ questions on downloading additional books to Kindle out of the U.S., and whether to wait to buy a laptop with Windows 7.

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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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Improving PC Performance

Walt answers readers’ questions on whether a graphics chip can improve PC performance, if the iPhone can be connected to desktop peripherals, 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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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.

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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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