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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Tuning a Mac for Real-Time HDTV
Walt answers questions about watching high-definition television in real time on a Mac, the future of Palm’s Treo, and remote desktop control.
Running Windows on a Macintosh
Walt answers questions about running Windows on a Mac, sending email to a group without showing individual addresses, and regaining the traditional interface items in the redesigned Microsoft Office 2007.
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.
A Hard Drive Warning From an Old Computer
Walt answers questions about computer hard drive failure, running virtual machines on a Macintosh, and diagnosing slow startup times.
Creating Files for Older Versions of Office With the 2007 Edition
Walt answers questions about creating files with the latest version of Microsoft Office that users of older versions can use, moving Outlook contacts to a Macintosh program, and reinstalling Windows XP.
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.
Running Windows Vista on a Mac
Walt answers questions about running Windows on a Macintosh computer, using one monitor for watching TV and computing, and turning digital photos into a printed book.
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.
Uninstalling Games to Increase Disk Space
Walt answers readers’ questions about whether deleting games helps boost disk storage space, the security risks of using Parallels, and getting tokens for Ooma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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