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T-Mobile Service Ties Cellphones to Home, With Some Sacrifices

T-Mobile is rolling out a new system that allows you to use a cellphone account with any corded or cordless home phone. The system works well and is extremely simple to set up and use, but there are some drawbacks.

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Powerline Adapters Bring Internet Access To Your Entire Home

Using small gadgets called Powerline adapters, you can route your Internet connection around your house over your power lines. It really works and it’s fast, Walt Mossberg says. (Video)

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New Wi-Fi Routers Aren’t Any Better Than Last Year’s Gear

A new version of Wi-Fi, generally known as draft-N, promises greater speed, greater range and standardization, but may not deliver any of those things. Walt Mossberg tests some of this latest Wi-Fi gear, with mixed results.

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New Product for Mac Operates Windows, OS X Simultaneously

Apple’s Intel-powered computers can run both Windows and Mac OS X, but now there’s an even better approach. Parallels Desktop lets users run Mac and Windows programs simultaneously, giving them the best of both worlds.

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With Its New Version, Skype Phone Service May Enter Mainstream

Internet phone network Skype is set to release a major software update and is introducing a new breed of compatible telephone handsets. This combination of hardware and software could propel the service into the mainstream.

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