Wireless Carriers’ Veto Over How Phones Work Hampers Innovation
Walt Mossberg wants wireless carriers to loosen their regime of control over the technology that reaches consumers.
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Net-Based To-Do Lists Permit Collaboration By Family, Colleagues
Submit expense reports: Check. Buy school raffle tickets: Check. Finish writing column: Not quite.
For all of us trying to meet the myriad demands of work and home, a comprehensive to-do list can be indispensable. Part of the checklist’s power is its simplicity. Just a few minutes with a stub of pencil and a scrap of [...]
How TIFF, RAW Help Pricey New Digitals Produce Better Pictures
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As a rhinoceros rampages through his neighborhood, a suburban Everyman grabs his fancy camera and shoots. The scene, part of a TV commercial for the Nikon D70, introduces a new kind of digital photographer — the well-armed amateur.
High-end digital cameras that sell for less than $1,000 — whether Canon’s Digital [...]
Yahoo, RealNetworks Offer New Alternatives To Apple iTunes Model
Two subscription music services, Yahoo and RealNetworks, are taking steps to change the legal online download game. Walt says if you want to try renting songs, Yahoo’s the way to go.
A Guide to Using RSS, Which Helps You Scan Vast Array of Web Sites
If you are a news-oriented Web surfer who wants the latest stuff from a broad range of sources, RSS — a system that allows you to quickly scan large numbers of newsy, frequently updated sites — can be a great boon.
Tiger Leaps Out in Front
Walt Mossberg says Tiger, Apple’s new operating system, is the best and most advanced personal computer operating system on the market.
Microsoft Service Lets You Create A Nice Blog, But Limits Tweaking
Walt tests Microsoft’s just-launched blogging service, MSN Spaces and says the service is a good, basic blogging service — if somewhat limited.
Shopping for a Laptop? Expect Lots of Choices, And a Range of Prices
The “laptop” category includes a mind-boggling array of computers, and shopping for one can be trickier than buying a desktop PC. Walt Mossberg offers advice in his laptop buyer’s guide.
Spring Buyer’s Guide: PC Prices Get Cheaper, But Complexity Grows
If you’re in the market for a desktop PC, there’s good news and bad news. You can buy a lot of computer for a surprisingly small sum, but you’ll have to take more factors into account than ever, writes Walt Mossberg.
Two New Vertical Sites Tailor Web Searches, But Still Have Kinks
Vertical search sites like Ziggs and Indeed.com provide interesting, focused information and show real promise — if they can get the kinks out, Walt writes.
Two Ultralight Laptops Offer Lots of Features, Improved Portability
Walt puts two new full-featured ultralight laptops to the test and finds they both pass the in-flight exam.
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