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.
Waiting for Windows Vista
Walt answers questions about Windows Media Center, the Aero interface in Vista and right-clicking on Apple laptops.
Deciding Whether to Repair a Laptop
Walt answers questions about a crashed laptop, the new iMacs and high-speed data networks from cellphone companies.
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.
Choosing a Photo-Sharing Web Site
Walt Mossberg answers questions about selecting a photo-sharing Web site, syncing laptops and desktops and printing photos.
Wearing Out an External Hard Drive
Walt answers questions about external hard drives, limiting a child’s computer time and installing Windows XP on a new PC.
Accessing Financial Web Sites on a Public Connection
Walt answers questions about accessing financial sites on a nonsecure Internet connection, which cellphones with email capability to take abroad, and what to do when Web sites don’t work well in Safari.
External Modems for a MacBook
Walt answers questions about external modems for a MacBook, resizing photos for email, and using the forthcoming iPhone in Europe.
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.
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.
Comparing the Treo and BlackBerry
Walt answers questions about PDAs, Microsoft Office 2003’s compatibility with Vista and memory upgrades for a MacBook Pro.
Surfing the Web on a Television Set
Walt answers questions about surfing the Internet on a television set, the security of Apple’s Safari Web browser for Windows computers, and the cost of AT&T’s wireless service for laptops.
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.
Determining When to Buy a New PC
Walt answers questions about security software for Windows, determining when to purchase a new PC, and more.
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