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Cybercrooks Digging for Tax Data

in News on March 11, 2011 at 1:56 pm PT

It’s tax season, which means cyber-thieves are trawling the Web and sending counterfeit email in the hopes of snaring your personal tax data. And they’ve created websites with reasonable-seeming addresses and legitimate-seeming emails in order to lure unsuspecting citizens into clicking on the wrong link or downloading a virus-laden PDF.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Safety and Mac Viruses

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on December 29, 2010 at 2:50 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on just how safe are Wi-Fi hotspots and should Mac owners worry about computer viruses.

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.

A Fall Guide: How to Pick Your Next Computer

in Personal Technology on November 3, 2010 at 6:05 pm PT

The biggest question for some buyers this fall will be whether to get a tablet or a laptop, now that Apple’s iPad is a proven hit and a flood of competitors is on the way.
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Upgrading from XP to Windows 7

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on July 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm PT

Walt Mossberg answers questions about upgrading a Windows XP computer to Windows 7.

Add-On Incompatibility After Browser Upgrade

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

Walt Mossberg answers questions about add-ons for a new browser version, antivirus software, and transferring files from a Windows PC to a Mac.

Defragmenting a Mac Hard Disk

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 15, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Mac defragmentation, misleading “security programs” and transferring data from a floppy disk.

How to Avoid Cons That Can Lead to Identity Theft

in Personal Technology on May 1, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

The most insidious Internet security problems today rely on human gullibility, not tricky software. These types of attacks are called “social engineering” and can be used to steal your money and identity. Here are tips to help you avoid becoming a victim.
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Potential Vista Compatibility Issues

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 24, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg answers questions about transferring files between an old and new laptop, protecting against Windows viruses on a Mac, and installing updates to Vista.

Converting to Digital TV

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 17, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg answers questions about cable converter boxes, faster versions of Wi-Fi, whether the Mac is immune to viruses, and more.

Downloading Pictures Wirelessly

in Mossberg’s Mailbox, April 10, 2008 at 12:01 am PT