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.
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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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Running Windows Programs on Macs
Running Windows programs on a Mac, upgrading to Windows 7, netbooks.
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