7 posts and columns on Outlook Express

Weekend Update 11.07.09–Big Trouble in Little China Edition

in News on November 7, 2009 at 12:30 pm PT

Sometimes big news comes in small packages–especially in the world of high tech. This week, AllThingsD covered some little changes that mean serious consequences for the companies that make the stuff and consumers who rely on it.

Windows Live Email, Vista and Apple Tablets

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on November 4, 2009 at 3:05 pm PT

Walt answers reader questions regarding Windows Live Email, switching from Vista and Apple tablet speculation.

Weekend Update 5.09.09

in News on May 9, 2009 at 11:30 pm PT

It was like a liveblogging tournament this past week–one that included a lot of the big players, but ended in a three-way tie. According to BoomTown’s reliable sources, the elusive Microsoft-Yahoo deal is making “meaningful” progress. Accordingly, BoomTown also wondered whether Ballmer planned on visiting Carol Bartz on his trip to the Bay Area this week, or if the proximity of Stanford to Yahoo was just chance, given that Stanford was his main destination.
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Using PC and Mac Interchangeably

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 6, 2009 at 4:10 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions on compatibility problems between a Windows laptop and a Mac, ways to back up Outlook folders, and more.

Organizing Your Web Life in One Place

in The Digital Solution on December 16, 2008 at 6:06 pm PT

Katie reviews Windows Live, Microsoft’s Web-based attempt to consolidate many of the regular activities you perform on the Internet: sharing photos on Flickr, emailing via Hotmail, posting status updates on Facebook, following tweets on Twitter, sending instant messages on Google Chat and keeping a calendar on Apple’s MobileMe.

Symantec Rewrites Its Security Suite To Curb Nuisances

in Personal Technology on September 17, 2008 at 6:08 pm PT

Symantec’s Norton Internet Security 2009 isn’t perfect, but is fast, simple and unobtrusive.

Accessing Email Without Web Access

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on August 6, 2008 at 6:18 pm PT

Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions about accessing email without using the Internet, finding a company to digitize old photographs, and using Xobni on various email platforms.