5 posts and columns on Inspiron

Dell Makes Spirits Dark for Some This Season

in News on January 4, 2010 at 5:00 am PT

Many hardware companies have occasional problems shipping products to customers on time–particularly if they have some hot items. But Dell seems to be really struggling this holiday season.

Consider Your Needs, Then Use This Guide to Buying a Laptop

in Personal Technology on April 10, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

With laptops outselling desktop PCs, Walt Mossberg offers a quick guide to the key factors you should consider when buying notebook computers.

Fixing a Frozen MacBook Air

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on March 27, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Walt answers questions about what to do if a MacBook Air freezes, whether to replace a Verizon smartphone now, and more.

Linux’s Free System Is Now Easier to Use, But Not for Everyone

in Personal Technology on September 13, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

Walt reviews Linux’s relatively slick Ubuntu variation and finds the alternative operating system too rough around the edges for the vast majority of computer users. (Video)

Why Don’t You Recommend Linux?

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 26, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

Walt answers questions about alphabetizing your favorites in Explorer, using Linux as an operating system, and whether Dell is offering Windows XP as an alternative to Vista.