Is Security Prudent for a Smart Phone?
Walt answers questions about security for smart phones, finding desktop computers with Microsoft Vista Ultimate preinstalled, and changing iTunes authorizations.
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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.
Why Don’t You Recommend Linux?
Walt answers questions about alphabetizing your favorites in Explorer, using Linux as an operating system, and whether Dell is offering Windows XP as an alternative to Vista.
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.
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.
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, [...]
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.
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.
Choosing a Photo-Sharing Web Site
Walt Mossberg answers questions about selecting a photo-sharing Web site, syncing laptops and desktops and printing photos.
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.
Blocking Spyware Before It’s Installed
Walt answers questions about antispyware software, Powerline adapters and the Mac mouse button.
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.
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.
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.
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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