Walt Mossberg

Tue May 14, 2013 18:08-PDT: Apps Raise the iPad's Aptitude for Real Work
Tue May 07, 2013 18:10-PDT: A Printer for the iPad
Tue May 07, 2013 18:03-PDT: Two Products for People Who Miss the Old Windows
Tue Apr 30, 2013 18:09-PDT: The 411 on Phone Discounts
Tue Apr 30, 2013 18:02-PDT: Laptop Guide: Timing the Market and the Machines
Tue Apr 23, 2013 21:03-PDT: Galaxy S 4 Is a Good, but Not a Great, Step Up
Tue Apr 09, 2013 18:03-PDT: Facebook Gets a Hold on Phones
Tue Apr 02, 2013 18:03-PDT: Dell Laptop Does Flips to Try to Be a Thick Tablet
Tue Mar 26, 2013 18:02-PDT: New Flipboard: News and Posts Handpicked and Shared
Tue Mar 19, 2013 18:05-PDT: Letting Go of Gmail
Tue Mar 19, 2013 18:03-PDT: How Much of a Tablet Can You Get for Under $300?
Tue Mar 12, 2013 18:07-PDT: Roku and Your TV
Tue Mar 12, 2013 18:03-PDT: How Apple Gets All the Good Apps
Tue Mar 05, 2013 18:07-PST: Clearing Up an iPad Picture Problem
Tue Mar 05, 2013 18:04-PST: Roku 3: Easier Streaming and Remote Headphones
Tue Feb 26, 2013 18:21-PST: When an iPad Isn't Enough
Tue Feb 26, 2013 18:03-PST: A Wristwatch Tells When Phone Calls, Emails Arrive
Tue Feb 19, 2013 18:12-PST: A New View on Windows
Tue Feb 19, 2013 18:05-PST: For $19, an Unlimited Phone Plan, Some Flaws
Tue Feb 05, 2013 18:15-PST: Should You Upgrade to Windows 8?

Walt Mossberg – All Things D

Best Mac Anti-Virus?
Although malware threats to the Mac have been minimal compared to the PC, for those desiring additional protection there are choices. Topher Kessler (CNET MacFixIt) recently commented on an analysis of the most common anti-virus products. The antivirus tools used in the tests included a number of free and paid scanner packages from Avast, VirusBarrier, [...]
Best PC Internet Security Product?
So, what’s the best Internet Security product for your PC? There’s no “one size fits all” answer. Perhaps your new PC included a bundled anti-virus program and you’re wondering whether to activate and use it or get another one (after uninstalling the current program). Perhaps the subscription for your current anti-virus product expired and you’re [...]
Mac Flashback Malware
This MacWorld article “What you need to know about the Flashback trojan” provides an overview of this malware and the associated risk. Flashback is the name for a malicious software program discovered in September 2011 that tried to trick users into installing it by masquerading as an installer for Adobe Flash. Cnet’s MacFixIt followed up [...]
4G Reality
Walt Mossberg’s recent article “4G or Not 4G: A Guide to Cut Through All the ‘Fast’ Talk” discusses the current state of mobile device connection speed. Of all the confusing technology terms used in consumer marketing today, perhaps the most opaque is “4G,” used to describe a new, much faster generation of cellular data on [...]
Watch Out for Piggyback Software
The latest issue of Vipre Security News notes: … There you are, casually downloading an update, when you suddenly find that you’ve also downloaded an unwanted toolbar… or worse. It’s called piggybacking and it’s an industry phenomenon that enables other software to “piggyback” on software your download. Yes, you must opt-in to receive the “selected” [...]
Best Practices for Keeping Home Network Secure
The Government’s Information Assurance Mission at NSA issued “Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure” in April 2011. The document summarizes recommended practices for home personal computers and networks.
FBI E-Scams and Warnings
The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) maintains a Web page for alerting the public to recent scams and online frauds: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams
email CC and BCC – what, how, security
VIPRE Security News Vol.1, #5 – August 10, 2011 – Issue #5 discusses what CC and BCC mean and security issues. Sending emails to your friends and associates by BCC does not expose their address to the rest of your list. There are a couple of issues in using BCC to keep in mind …
Reporting fraud and/or phishing
VIPRE Security News Vol.1, #5 – August 10, 2011 – Issue #5 contains a list of both government and corporate email addresses to send incidents of fraud and/or phishing.