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Apple’s adoption of Intel processors for its future Macs is big news in the computer world. But what does it mean for the average consumer, who just wants the best computer for the job?
EverNote, a new contender in the information organizer field, is fast and logical and a good way to round up random thoughts and resources scattered around your computer.
Many people resort to time-consuming methods for transferring key files between computers. Walt looks at services that automatically keep certain folders synchronized among multiple PCs, without any work on your part.
Walt Mossberg takes an early look at three programs that are part of Windows Live, a major Microsoft initiative to produce applications that are run over the Web rather than a hard disk.
The new Mac Mini runs Apple’s Front Row software and can stream music and videos from Windows computers. It is still too much of a regular computer to be a true media hub, but makes a solid addition to any entertainment center.
TransMedia’s slick consumer Web service, Glide Effortless, can store, display, and share photos, music, videos, Web links, blogs and other documents, but its focus on adding features means it hasn’t fixed a lot of glitches.
Apple’s “Boot Camp” software lets Mac users turn their machines into a fast, full-fledged Windows computer if they choose, with only a few minor annoyances.
Walt’s annual spring buyer’s guide to desktop computers offers hardware guidelines for users who can’t wait till January for Microsoft Vista, but want to be able to upgrade later.
Though it’s still in its beta phase, Google Calendar stands out among other Web-based scheduling programs because it’s a snap to use.
In early battles for dominance of the PC market, Microsoft’s component-based platform crushed Apple’s end-to-end model. But in today’s post-PC era, where the focus is on music players, game consoles and cellphones, the end-to-end model is the early winner.
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.
A start-up called Sharpcast is introducing an impressive, free service that synchronizes data among PCs, phones and a Web site at lightning speeds.
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.
If you’re thinking of acquiring or giving a new Windows PC this holiday season, don’t do it. Walt Mossberg suggests you wait until Vista arrives.
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