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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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
Transferring a Windows Media Music File to iTunes
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 there a way to transfer a Windows Media music file to iTunes?
If the Windows Media file is copy-protected, typically because you bought it from an online store [...]
Navigating Microsoft Office
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.
In the new version of Microsoft Office, I cannot find a “favorites” capability in the Open dialog box. In my older version, when I began to open a document, [...]
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.
Downloading Pictures Wirelessly
Walt Mossberg answers questions about downloading pictures from a digital camera wirelessly, dealing with corrupted files when using automatic backups and connecting your computers to a home-theater system.
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.
Deciding Which Media Applications to Keep
Walt Mossberg answers questions about preinstalled media players, backing up a hard disk running on Parallels and more.
Uninstalling Leopard on a Mac
Walt Mossberg answers questions about downgrading from Leopard to Tiger on a Mac, finding “easy listening” music on iTunes and why new slim laptops don’t have FireWire ports.
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.
Moving Music to a BlackBerry
Walt answers questions about transferring music to a BlackBerry Pearl, using an external hard drive with Leopard’s Boot Camp and removing unwanted software.
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.
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