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Downloading Email at Work and Home

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about downloading email to both home and work computers, the differences in Treo models and transferring files between Windows systems.

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Windows Software for Business, Pleasure

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, [...]

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The Basics of Boot Camp

This week, Walt answers questions about Apple’s new software, Boot Camp, that allows users to run Windows on a Mac.

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Moving iTunes Files To a New Computer

Walt answers questions about moving iTunes files to a new computer, file-compressing programs and security software.

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Using Cellphones as Modems

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about using cellphones as modems for laptops, storing personal files from office computers and buying an ultralight laptop.

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Keeping Computers in Sync

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about keeping multiple computers in sync, waiting for Microsoft Vista and installing multiple security programs.

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Waiting for OS X Leopard

Walt answers questions about waiting for the new Mac OS, using an iPod with an old version of Windows and getting broadband in rural areas.

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Blocking Spyware Before It’s Installed

Walt answers questions about antispyware software, Powerline adapters and the Mac mouse button.

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Cingular’s New Data Network

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Cingular data networks, the quality of Compaq laptops and options for connecting an iPod to home speakers.

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Choosing a Photo-Sharing Web Site

Walt Mossberg answers questions about selecting a photo-sharing Web site, syncing laptops and desktops and printing photos.

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Microsoft Access and Macintosh

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Microsoft Access and Macs, the toolbar in the new Internet Explorer and the latest version of Windows XP.

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Doing Business With Windows Vista

Walt answers questions about Windows Vista for business, the Mac operating system and running an old version of Microsoft Office with the new version of Windows.

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Can This Cable Work With Windows 98?

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, [...]

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Using AppleTV on Older Sets

Walt Mossberg answers questions about connecting AppleTV to standard, non-widescreen TVs, the pricing of AppleTV and using SmartSync Pro on Vista.

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Looking for a Vista-Free PC

Walt answers readers’ questions about buying PCs without Windows Vista, TVs with digital tuners and running the Mac operating system on a Dell.

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