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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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Buying a PC With Windows 7

Walt answers questions about upgrading to Windows 7 and alternatives to Microsoft Money.

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Keeping Files In Sync

Keeping files in sync for two laptops, using Quicken on a Mac, transfering files to a new PC with Windows 7.

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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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Using PC and Mac Interchangeably

Walt answers readers’ questions on compatibility problems between a Windows laptop and a Mac, ways to back up Outlook folders, 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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Getting Faster Internet Service

In this week’s installment of Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt talks to a reader about the benefits offered by a faster processor in comparison to the advantages of a faster Internet connection. And for anyone who’s thought of moving from the PC version or Quicken to the Mac version, read Walt’s suggestions first.

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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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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 [...]

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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.

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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.

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