Letting Go of Gmail

Walt answers readers’ questions on deleting a Gmail account, Roku and transferring files from an old PC to a new one.

Surface Pro: Hefty Tablet Is a Laptop Lightweight

Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet has some of the attributes of a laptop and is capable of running full-featured Windows 8, though at a price — in dollars and pounds, says Walt Mossberg.
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Windows 8 Tallies 60M Licenses, on Par With Windows 7 Rollout

Note: 60 million Windows 8 licenses does not mean there are 60 million Windows 8 machines in use today.
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Windows 8 Off to a Weaker Start Than Windows 7

Okay … disappointed!
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A PC Virus on a Mac

Walt answers a reader’s question on whether a MacBook running Parallels could get infected by a PC virus.

Toshiba’s Widescreen Ultrabook: Good for Movies, Multitasking

Toshiba’s U845W laptop has an ultra-wide screen that sets it apart from the Ultrabook pack.
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Vizio’s Laptop Debut Dazzles, Then Fizzles

TV maker Vizio’s entry into the laptop market has a lot of bright spots, but ultimately stumbles.
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In Major Expansion, Kno Adds K-12 to Digital Education Platform (Video)

Tired of kids carrying home a backpack full of heavy books? Kno knows their pain.
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News Byte

Lytro’s Light Field Camera Now Speaks Windows

Lytro said Tuesday that its revolutionary camera, which previously only supported the Mac, now works with the 64-bit versions of Windows 7. The company also announced two accessories for the camera: a tripod mount and a wall charger.

Sony’s First Ultrabook Targets the Budget-Conscious

If the high-end features of Sony’s first Ultrabook don’t grab your attention, its affordability might.
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