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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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 [...]
Monitoring Teens’ Facebook Activity
What is the best way to monitor our teens’ Facebook activity?
To my mind, this is more a parenting issue than a technology one. The easiest method would be to join Facebook yourself and become one of your teens’ ”friends” on each account they have. That might not sit well with your kids, but if [...]
Do Macs Last Longer Than Windows PCs?
Walt Mossberg answers questions about how long a computer “lasts,” copying photos from an iPod to a computer, and compatibility between versions of Microsoft Office.
When to Stay With Windows
Walt Mossberg answers questions about staying with Windows, free AOL email and transferring music in iTunes to a new computer.
Displaying Song Lyrics on an iPod
Walt Mossberg answers questions about viewing lyrics on an MP3 player, Kodak’s photo software, and deleting personal files from a computer.
Making iTunes Music Purchases Available to Multiple Computers
Walt answers questions about iTunes copy-protection rules and iPods, making a printer available to multiple computers wirelessly, and surfing the Web from a car.
Removing Songs from an iPhone
Walt answers questions about removing songs from an iPhone, setting the wallpaper on a computer desktop, and automated online backup services for PCs.
Vista Incompatibility and Start-Up Issues
Walt answers questions about Windows Vista complaints, using antivirus software when running Windows on a Mac, and transferring large files.
Moving a 25 GB File From a Mac to a PC
Walt answers readers’ questions about moving a 25 gigabyte file from a Mac to a PC, switching the iPhone to horizontal mode, and enlarging font size.
Questions About Apple’s iPhone
This week, Walt was swamped with questions about Apple’s hot new iPhone, from replacing the battery to deleting emails.
Printing Wirelessly from a Digital Camera
Walt answers questions about printing wirelessly from a digital camera, Intel processors and playing iTunes songs on a Treo.
Should You Wait to Buy a Mac?
Walt answers questions about deciding when to buy a Mac after the delay of the Leopard operating system, removing old versions of iPod software and alphabetizing your favorites in Explorer.
When Spam Filters Aren’t Enough
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, [...]
IPod Alternatives
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about alternatives to the iPod and converting an internal DVD burner into an external drive.
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