Mixing Macs and PCs On Wireless Networks
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about mixing Macs and Windows computers on the same wireless network, setting up video-conferencing and switching email addresses.
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Securing a Wireless Network
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, [...]
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.
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.
Cellphone Data Cards and the iPod Touch
Walt answers questions about cellphone data cards, cellphone service that works in Europe and tutorials on switching to Macs.
When Your Computer Starts Up Slowly
Walt Mossberg answers questions about a computer that is slow to boot up, software that allows users to run Windows on a Mac and the risk of using WiFi for sensitive communications.
Choosing Sides in the DVD War
Walt Mossberg answers questions about Blu-Ray versus HD DVD formats, Internet access on the MacBook Air, and the Tablet PC version of Windows.
Upgrading TVs for a Digital Signal
Walt Mossberg answers questions about government assistance for purchasing television digital converter boxes, transferring data between Windows computers, and the functionality of the iPod Touch and iPhone.
Fixing a Frozen MacBook Air
Walt answers questions about what to do if a MacBook Air freezes, whether to replace a Verizon smartphone now, and more.
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.
Moving Photos off a Cellphone
Walt Mossberg answers questions about transferring photos from a cellphone to a computer, avoiding identity theft and Vista security features.
Defragmenting a Hard Disk
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.
A friend of mine suggested that I “defragment” my computer every once in a while. He says it will boost performance, but he also said it will move my [...]
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 [...]
Getting Faster Internet Service
In this week’s installment of Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt talks to a reader about the benefits offered by a faster processor in comparison to the advantages of a faster Internet connection. And for anyone who’s thought of moving from the PC version or Quicken to the Mac version, read Walt’s suggestions first.
Switching Networks for an iPhone
Walt answers readers’ questions about switching networks to buy an iPhone, how to forward an email in Gmail, and more.
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