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Google Goes To the Cloud For New Idea In PC System

in Personal Technology on December 15, 2010 at 6:03 pm PT

Walt tests an early-stage version of Google’s Chrome OS for computers–an attempt to challenge the Microsoft-Apple duopoly. One drawback of the new operating system, due next summer, is having to give up familiar local programs and dwell in the cloud.

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Google Docs Adds Mobile Editing

in News on November 17, 2010 at 12:06 pm PT

Google Docs just got substantially more useful for folks on the move. With a rollout starting today, the cloud-based productivity apps will now allow users to edit the contents of documents and spreadsheets (collaboratively, if they want) from mobile devices (specifically those running Android 2.2 or Apple’s iOS 3.0+).

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.

The Answers to Your Questions About the iPad

in Personal Technology on April 7, 2010 at 6:05 pm PT

Walt answers common questions about the Apple iPad, from printing to how to handle getting a replacement once the battery dies.

GDrive Actually Google Docs

in News on January 12, 2010 at 1:01 pm PT

Google is adding some storage embellishments to its Docs service, essentially transforming the Web-based productivity suite into something akin to its long-rumored cloud storage service, GDrive, though the company disputes that comparison.
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In Browser Wars, The New Firefox Loses Some Edge

in Personal Technology on July 15, 2009 at 3:02 pm PT

In this round of the browser war, Mozilla’s product no longer stands out as clearly superior.

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.

Quickoffice Brings Editing to iPhones, But Put It on Hold

in Personal Technology on May 6, 2009 at 6:04 pm PT

The iPhone Quickoffice app allows users to create and edit Word and Excel documents, but getting files into the app is a pain.

Installing Microsoft’s ‘SP3′ Upgrade to Windows XP

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on November 5, 2008 at 5:26 pm PT

Here are a few questions I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, for readability. Should I install Microsoft’s “SP3″ upgrade to Windows XP? I hear opinions on both sides. In general, I recommend this upgrade, officially called Service Pack 3, because it beefs [...]

New Office for Macs Speeds Up Programs, Integrates Formats

in Personal Technology on January 3, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

The new Microsoft Office for the Mac isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a solid program that does its job faster than old versions, Walt says.

Apple’s iWork Package Is Elegant but Wimpy Compared With Office

in Personal Technology, August 16, 2007 at 12:01 am PT