Go Ahead and Hit Delete
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about deleting temporary Internet files, overriding photo software and whether Apple’s switch to Intel processors will make Macs vulnerable to viruses.
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Antispyware for Macs; Blog Search Engines
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about antispyware programs for Apples, blog search engines and the definition of “HD-ready.”
Switching From Dial-Up to DSL
Walt Mossberg answers questions about moving to DSL from dial-up, browser hijacking and waiting for Windows Vista.
IPod Workarounds
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about performing iPod tasks without extra software, viruses and spyware for Macs with Intel processors and using multiple firewalls.
Deciphering Scam Security Programs
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about scam security programs, importing song files to iTunes and transferring Microsoft Works spreadsheets to Microsoft Excel.
Is There a Virus Threat for Macs?
This week Walt Mossberg answers a question about viruses and security software for Macs.
Microsoft Programs and the iPhone
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, [...]
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.
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.
Running Antispyware Software on a Mac
Walt answers questions about running antispyware software on a Mac, where to download free security software for Windows, and more.
Converting to Digital TV
Walt Mossberg answers questions about cable converter boxes, faster versions of Wi-Fi, whether the Mac is immune to viruses, and more.
Defragmenting a Mac Hard Disk
Walt Mossberg answers questions about Mac defragmentation, misleading “security programs” and transferring data from a floppy disk.
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, [...]
Displaying Contacts Without a Code
Walt answers readers’ questions on how to display emergency contacts on an iPhone before entering a passcode, and whether Fusion software affects a Mac’s security.
Upgrading to Windows 7 From Vista
Walt answers readers’ questions on upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista, how Clickfree backs up files and folders containing photos, and more.
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