Keeping Files In Sync
Keeping files in sync for two laptops, using Quicken on a Mac, transfering files to a new PC with Windows 7.
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Snow Leopard, Windows 7 and Netbooks
Walt answers reader questions about running Snow Leopard on PowerPC Macintoshes, the Windows 7 name, and sharing files with netbooks.
New Operating Systems and DriveSharp
Walter S. Mossberg answers questions about new operating systems, DriveSharp software and netbook data transfers.
Upgrading Macs
Walt Mossberg answers questions on Macs moving to the new Snow Leopard; getting help moving to Windows 7 and cleaning up your PC.
Upgrading from XP to Windows 7
Walt Mossberg answers questions about upgrading a Windows XP computer to Windows 7.
Using Private Browsing in Internet Explorer
Readers ask about the Internet Explorer private browsing mode, the Apple Safari Web browser and add-on software to search for documents.
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Walter S. Mossberg answers questions about Apple laptops and taking a cellphone to Europe.
Copying Files From XP to Windows 7
Walt answers readers’ questions on transferring files from Windows XP to Windows 7, viewing Internet videos on a TV, and more.
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.
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.
Cleaning Out Windows XP
Walt answers questions about cleaning up a sluggish install of Windows XP, the new keyboards on the unibody MacBook Pros and alternatives to the Windows Mail application in the upcoming Windows 7 operating system.
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 [...]
Disabling Wi-Fi on a Laptop
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.
I have a laptop that I use primarily to play music. Is there any way to disable its connection to a wireless network?
Sure, but exactly how you do [...]
Installing Microsoft’s ‘SP3’ Upgrade to Windows XP
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.
Should I install Microsoft’s “SP3″ upgrade to Windows XP? I hear opinions on both sides.
In general, I recommend this upgrade, officially called Service Pack 3, because it beefs [...]
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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