12 posts and columns on PowerBook

Apple iPad Event Liveblog

in News on January 27, 2010 at 10:00 am PT

After months of feverish speculation and as many years of wishful thinking, Apple uncrated its tablet computer–the iPad–at an invitation-only event in San Francisco this morning. We’re covering it live with photos and text.

A Post-Macworld Apple Event? History Would Seem to Suggest So

in News on January 12, 2009 at 8:28 am PT

Macworld 2009 is over, but the rumors that prefaced it and were then left unaddressed, remain. Two in particular: an updated iMac and a redesigned Mac mini–both of which failed to make an appearance during Phil Schiller’s Macworld keynote, though it was widely believed they would. The refresh may happen yet, however. Apple has on many occasions uncrated new products on the heels of Macworld.

'Welcome, Again, IBM. Seriously.'

in News on October 23, 2007 at 3:03 pm PT

Apple is rapidly becoming a minor player in the computer business and may be swallowed up by Sun Microsystems Inc. or another rival.” –BusinessWeek, February 1996 In the movie “Independence Day,” a PowerBook saves the Earth from destruction. Now it’s time to return the favor. Unfortunately, even devoted Mac addicts must admit that you look [...]

‘Welcome, Again, IBM. Seriously.’

in News on October 23, 2007 at 3:03 pm PT

Apple is rapidly becoming a minor player in the computer business and may be swallowed up by Sun Microsystems Inc. or another rival.” –BusinessWeek, February 1996 In the movie “Independence Day,” a PowerBook saves the Earth from destruction. Now it’s time to return the favor. Unfortunately, even devoted Mac addicts must admit that you look [...]

MacBook Laptop Lacks A Few Features But Has Lots to Like, Low Price

in Personal Technology on June 8, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

There’s a lot to like about Apple’s new MacBook, especially the price. Like other Intel-based Macs, it can run Windows alongside the Mac operating system. But it’s missing features that are standard on Windows-based laptops.
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Apple’s New Core

in The Mossberg Report on May 10, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

Apple Computer is gradually replacing its entire Macintosh lineup. The cutting-edge company, which turned 30 in April, already makes the best-designed hardware, the best operating system and the most-secure machines in the consumer-PC market. Now it’s performing a brain transplant on the Mac. Starting in January, six months earlier than promised, Apple began switching the [...]

The Basics of Boot Camp

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on April 13, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

This week, Walt answers questions about Apple’s new software, Boot Camp, that allows users to run Windows on a Mac.

Windows Software for Business, Pleasure

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on March 30, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

There’s no other major item most of us own that is as confusing, unpredictable and unreliable as our personal computers. Everybody has questions about them, and we aim to help. Here are a few questions about computers I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a [...]

Using Your Cellphone as a Modem

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on June 30, 2005 at 12:01 am PT

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about the possibility of a G5 Powerbook, downloading extensions for Firefox and using Sprint’s Treo as a modem.

One More Browser with Tabs

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 12, 2005 at 12:01 am PT

This week Walt Mossberg answers questions about the Opera Web browser, emailing digital pictures, software for IBM and Apple laptops and the Journal’s RSS feeds.

Transferring Files to a Mac

in Mossberg’s Mailbox, May 5, 2005 at 12:01 am PT