Walt Mossberg

Limiting Wi-Fi Access Per Child

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on June 11 at 6:12 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions about limiting Wi-Fi Internet access for family members.

A Windows Laptop With an Apple Price, but Less Juice

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on June 11 at 6:03 pm PT

Toshiba’s Kirabook is a speedy and reliable machine that’s thin and light without feeling cheap, but not worth the price, says Walt.

Windows Version of Quicken on the Mac

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 21 at 6:14 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on using a Windows version of Quicken on the Mac.

Apps Raise the iPad’s Aptitude for Real Work

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 14 at 6:08 pm PT

iPads and other tablets are being used every day for productivity tasks once reserved for laptops. Walt Mossberg looks at apps that attempt to emulate the features of Office.

A Printer for the iPad

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 7 at 6:10 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on finding a printer for the iPad.

Two Products for People Who Miss the Old Windows

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on May 7 at 6:03 pm PT

Walt reviews Start8 and Pokki, two products that restore the Start Menu to WIndows 8.

The 411 on Phone Discounts

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 30 at 6:09 pm PT

Walt on why carriers price the HTC One differently.

Laptop Guide: Timing the Market and the Machines

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 30 at 6:02 pm PT

It should be an easy time for laptop buyers, but the market is still pretty confusing and frustrating. Walt offers his guide to buying a new laptop.

Galaxy S 4 Is a Good, but Not a Great, Step Up

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 23 at 9:03 pm PT

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is an evolution of prior Samsung models and despite some improvements, it still is especially weak in the software Samsung adds to basic Android.

Facebook Gets a Hold on Phones

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 9 at 6:03 pm PT

Facebook Home, a new suite of software Facebook is introducing for Android phones, aims to take over phones right from their lock screens.