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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.

Published on July 16, 2008 in Mossberg's Mailbox

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.

Published on July 15, 2008 in The Mossberg Solution

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.

Published on July 8, 2008 in Personal Technology

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.

Published on July 8, 2008 in Mossberg's Mailbox

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.

Published on July 2, 2008 in Personal Technology

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.

Published on July 2, 2008 in Mossberg's Mailbox

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.

Published on June 26, 2008 in Personal Technology

Reporting Digital Map Errors

Walt Mossberg answers questions about reporting errors on digital maps, “virtual private networks” on Amtrak trains and saving Internet Explorer favorites.

Published on June 26, 2008 in Mossberg's Mailbox

Motorola ROKR E8:Hip and User-Friendly

Motorola’s ROKR E8 is a head-turning phone with many built-in advances that give it a smarter interface than basic cellphones. Its standout feature is its keyboard, which dynamically changes to accommodate whatever you’re doing.

Published on June 25, 2008 in The Mossberg Solution

Internet-a-Gogo: Airlines to Offer In-Flight Access

This summer, Wi-Fi access will arrive in the passenger cabins of some commercial U.S. airliners with a new system called Gogo. For travelers who want to stay connected in the air, Gogo does the job, but it has its limitations.

Published on June 19, 2008 in Personal Technology

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