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Using Kindle Outside the U.S.

Walt answers readers’ questions on downloading additional books to Kindle out of the U.S., and whether to wait to buy a laptop with Windows 7.

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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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How BlackBerry Models Differ

Walt answers questions on the differences in the main BlackBerry models, whether it’s safe to upgrade Vista to the beta version of Windows 7, and more.

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Reading Periodicals on Kindle 2

Walt answers questions about the new Amazon Kindle 2 e-book reader, how to prevent a computer screen from dimming and netbook recommendations.

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Transferring Data to an iPhone

Walt answers questions about transferring information from a Palm Treo to an iPhone, the best graphics cards for Vista, and services for switching email providers.

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Using Foxmarks on Different Computers

Walt answers questions about migrating bookmarks using Foxmarks and hardware requirements for the upcoming Windows 7 operating system.

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Installing Drivers for Windows 7

I enjoyed your positive preview of Windows 7, but wondered if we will need to find and install all new device drivers for hardware if we upgrade to Windows 7, as we had to do with Vista?
Microsoft says that, in most cases, the Vista drivers — software that makes hardware like printers or [...]

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On the Dell XPS One All-in-One Computer

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.

Do you still recommend the Dell XPS One all-in-one computer that you favorably reviewed last December? I am not a techie at all but need to replace my 5-year-old [...]

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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 [...]

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Buying a PC With an AMD Processor

Walt answers questions about software-compatibility issues for AMD processors, importing bookmarks and backup drives for Windows PCs.

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Getting a New Windows Computer With XP

Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about how to get a new Windows computer with the XP operating system, small portable radios, and the functions of MailBug.

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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.

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Potential Vista Compatibility Issues

Walt Mossberg answers questions about transferring files between an old and new laptop, protecting against Windows viruses on a Mac, and installing updates to Vista.

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When to Stay With Windows

Walt Mossberg answers questions about staying with Windows, free AOL email and transferring music in iTunes to a new computer.

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Deciding Which Media Applications to Keep

Walt Mossberg answers questions about preinstalled media players, backing up a hard disk running on Parallels and more.

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