Cellphones Let Parents Set Limits
Disney Mobile makes it easy for families to stay in touch while giving parents easy control over their kids’ cellphone activities. But there are some downsides, Walt Mossberg says.
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Disney Mobile makes it easy for families to stay in touch while giving parents easy control over their kids’ cellphone activities. But there are some downsides, Walt Mossberg says.
It used to be that if you switched from a PC running the Windows operating system to the small-selling but elegant Macintosh, you had to leave behind your Windows programs. Sure, there was one software product that allowed you to run Windows on a Mac and thus run Windows programs. But it was so slow [...]
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, [...]
A new version of Wi-Fi, generally known as draft-N, promises greater speed, greater range and standardization, but may not deliver any of those things. Walt Mossberg tests some of this latest Wi-Fi gear, with mixed results.
Bix.com allows users to participate in contests that include singing, comedy photography and art, where members can vote using a thumbs-up or thumbs-down icon.
Verizon’s new Chocolate cellphone is designed as a music player first and was crafted to look like an Apple iPod. But it’s burdened by a ham-handed user interface and other failings, Walt Mossberg says.
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, [...]
The latest versions of Quicken and Microsoft’s Money simplify financial software for everyday users. They both do a good job of minding their target audiences, but Microsoft’s version is more limited.
The fastest-growing computer-security problem isn’t a virus. It’s called “social engineering,” and it consists of tactics that fool users into giving up sensitive financial data. Here are a few tips to help you avoid these schemes. (Video)
This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about the Nokia 770, hard-drive storage and Jumbles programs for Windows Mobile.
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