16 posts and columns on drive

Google Near Launch of Cloud Storage Service

in News on February 9 at 9:31 am PT

Google Inc. is close to launching a cloud-storage service that would rival one of Silicon Valley’s hottest start-ups, cloud-storage provider Dropbox Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.

Viral Video: Walt Mossberg Demos Tangle-Resistant Ear Buds, an iPhone Beer Meter and More!

in News on December 16, 2011 at 12:44 am PT

Drink up and measure your debauchery at the same time!
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Viral Video: Floppy Disk Drives Conduct “Star Wars” Symphony

in Media on September 30, 2011 at 12:26 am PT

It does not get any better than this: A pair of floppy disk drives playing the “Imperial March” from the classic movie “Star Wars.” Amirite?

Atrix 4G: Faux Laptop With a Phone For Brains

in Personal Technology on February 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm PT

Walt reviews the Motorola Atrix 4G Android smart phone, which acts as the brains of a small laptop device.

4G Networks and Macs vs. PCs

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on November 10, 2010 at 3:48 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on 4G networks, Macs vs. PCs and Ford’s automotive digital system.

These Apps Help Users of iPhones Find Their Way

in Personal Technology on September 9, 2009 at 6:20 pm PT

None of the iPhone apps with GPS navigation that Walt Mossberg tested is perfect, but each adds a new dimension to the iPhone.

For Some, Move To Windows 7 Will Be Tough

in Personal Technology on July 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm PT

While Microsoft’s Windows 7 stresses simplicity, the upgrade process will be anything but simple for consumers using XP.

Little Laptops With Linux Have Compatibility Issues

in Personal Technology on May 27, 2009 at 6:06 pm PT

The companies behind Linux netbooks have made great strides in improving user interfaces, but until they can achieve similar breakthroughs in how the machines work with other devices, Windows netbooks are still a better deal.

10 CAR PILE-UP! ROTFL!

in News on May 22, 2009 at 7:50 am PT

It’s no surprise to hear that one in four Americans drives like an idiot, but to learn that a similar percentage truly are idiots, well… I guess that’s not really a surprise either. After all, you’d have to be pretty dim to text while driving, a practice that widespread research and more than a few fatal accidents have proven to be a dangerous distraction.
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Dell Aims for Style With New Laptop and Family Model

in Personal Technology on April 29, 2009 at 6:02 pm PT

Dell’s new Adamo laptop and Studio One 19 desktop are attractive and functional, but neither is ground-breaking, says Walt Mossberg.

IE8′s Compatibility Button

in Mossberg’s Mailbox, March 25, 2009 at 5:52 pm PT

Apple Notebook Event: MacBook Air Update and a New LED Display

in News, October 14, 2008 at 10:51 am PT

Buying a PC With an AMD Processor

in Mossberg’s Mailbox, September 10, 2008 at 5:32 pm PT

These Services Make Backing Up Your Files Safe and Inexpensive

in Personal Technology, December 14, 2006 at 12:01 am PT