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Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about transferring data from Palm devices to new BlackBerrys, setting parental controls on the new iPhone and more.
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A Shopping Trip To the App Store For Your iPhone
The best feature in Apple’s second-generation iPhone 3G is the “App Store,” a distribution mechanism for third-party programs. In general, the process of choosing and downloading apps is easy and quick, and most of the programs are useful or entertaining. Here’s a guide to choosing the apps for your iPhone.
SnagFilms Finds Virtual Theaters for Documentaries
SnagFilms is a great idea for getting documentary films in front of more people, writes Walt Mossberg. It’s a new service that allows anyone with a blog, a Web site, or even a page on a social-networking site, to open a virtual movie theater and show these documentaries, free.
Maximizing the iPhone 3G’s Battery
Walt Mossberg answers questions about managing battery life on the iPhone 3G, replacing its battery if necessary, and upgrading an iPod Touch.
A Few Shortcuts to Juice Up a BlackBerry
Here are some useful shortcuts that come built into most of the BlackBerrys, even older models, made by RIM but not many owners actually use or know about them.
Newer, Faster, Cheaper iPhone 3G
Smart-phone shoppers who have been waiting for a cheaper iPhone that runs on faster cell networks might want to take the plunge on the iconic device’s latest iteration, but service costs have risen and battery life has dropped.
Programs That Overwrite Hard Drives
Walt Mossberg answers questions about finding programs that will overwrite hard drives, restoring the Navigation Bar in browsers, and using Microsoft Money on Macs.
Some General Tips for Switch to Mac From Windows
Many new Mac buyers are switching from years of using Windows computers. Here’s a quick tip sheet on a few of the most common differences in using the two operating systems.
Clarifying Techno-Babble
Walt Mossberg answers questions about the “n” version of Wi-Fi, using the iPhone with a new Wi-Fi service on airplanes, and exporting Firefox 3.0 Bookmarks.
The TouchSmart Has Improved–But Not Enough
Hewlett-Packard is rolling out a new TouchSmart, a desktop computer with touch-controlled software. The hardware and software are better. It’s attractive, more versatile and fun to use. But the latest effort still has some problems.
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