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A Windows to Help You Forget

Walter S. Mossberg calls Windows 7 a boost to productivity and a pleasure to use — Microsoft’s best operating system yet. October 7, 2009 at 6:02 pm PT

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For iPad and Mobile Devices, a ‘Port’ out of the Norm

in Personal Technology on February 8 at 6:04 pm PT

Walt reviews a special flash drive that can transfer and stream files to popular mobile devices without standard USB ports.
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Details on Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Leaked

in Mobile on February 2 at 2:29 pm PT

Windows Phone 8, Microsoft’s next mobile operating system, is expected to include support for multicore processors, microSD card storage and NFC capabilities, Pocketnow.com reports, citing a leaked video hosted by senior vice president and Windows Phone manager Joe Belfiore. While the current version features a similar “Metro” user interface as Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS for desktops, it uses a Windows CE core that is quite different from desktop Windows. Windows Phone 8, according to the leaks, will be based on a desktop Windows core. Windows Phone 8 is rumored to be launching sometime in the fourth quarter; Microsoft declined to comment on the reports.

Autodesk Is All Smiles With Its Mac Software Business

in News on January 26 at 6:24 am PT

Autodesk proves that the Mac is a serious contender for running software in the workplace.
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Track Changes on an iPad

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on January 25 at 6:02 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question on whether a new Microsoft Office app for the iPad tracks changes.

The Decline in Netbooks Put a Big Dent in the Windows Business

in News on January 20 at 5:00 am PT

A year ago, the diminutive laptops made up 8 percent of the PC market, according to Microsoft. Last quarter, that figure was just 2 percent. Hello, iPad effect.
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Microsoft: We’re So Excited About Windows 8, We Can Hardly Speak

in News on January 19 at 2:31 pm PT

In a conference call, Microsoft emphasizes its excitement about a big launch year, but offers little in the way of new details.
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Slower Windows Sales Dent Microsoft Earnings

in News on January 19 at 1:17 pm PT

Redmond posted a rare drop in overall net income for the quarter as the unit that houses Windows posted a 6 percent year-over-year decline.
Ballmer Windows Phone

Talk Is Cheap and Reliable on Nokia’s $50 Phone

in Personal Technology on January 18 at 6:03 pm PT

Walt reviews Nokia’s Lumia 710, the $50 device that gets the most common smartphone tasks done for a bargain price.
Nokia Lumia 710 smartphone

Going Back to Internet Explorer

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on January 11 at 3:59 pm PT

Walt answers a reader’s question about security holes in Web browsers.

BlueStacks Bringing Android Apps to Windows 8

in Mobile on January 10 at 5:00 am PT

The start-up is using the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to show how Android apps could help fill a gap when it comes to new-style apps for Microsoft’s latest OS.
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Vizio Jumps Into PC Fray

in News, January 7, 2012 at 9:57 am PT

How Scary Was the Internet in 2011?

in News, January 1, 2012 at 3:22 pm PT

Boxee to Release Last Software Update for PCs

in Commerce, December 26, 2011 at 4:32 pm PT

Apps for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers

in Commerce, December 21, 2011 at 2:09 pm PT

Microsoft: The $71 Billion Cloud Underdog

in Voices, December 20, 2011 at 12:31 pm PT

Ultrabooks Bring Speed and Light to Windows

in Personal Technology, December 14, 2011 at 6:03 pm PT

Interview: Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky on Why a Windows Store Makes Sense

in News, December 7, 2011 at 3:00 am PT

Do You Really Want a
3-D Laptop? HP Hopes So.

in Commerce, December 6, 2011 at 4:01 pm PT

Microsoft Promises Windows Store Will Offer “A Bigger Bite of the Apple”

in News, December 6, 2011 at 3:43 pm PT

Why Today Is a Very Good Day to Update Java on Your Computer

in Enterprise, December 2, 2011 at 5:45 am PT

Digital Music Meets Its Match in Apple iCloud

in Personal Technology, November 30, 2011 at 6:03 pm PT

Seven Questions for Seagate CEO Steve Luczo About the Effects of the Thailand Floods

in News, November 23, 2011 at 5:45 am PT

Hewlett-Packard Dons Its Ultrabook Suit

in News, November 16, 2011 at 9:11 am PT

A Guide for PC Buyers Not Looking for a Tablet

in Personal Technology, November 9, 2011 at 6:02 pm PT

Hewlett-Packard: One Messy Piece of Business Cleared Up, Many to Go

in Enterprise, October 29, 2011 at 1:16 pm PT

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