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Spinning hard drive will soon be extinct

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 4:09 PM - The hard-disk drive is so common that most computer users take it for granted as a natural part of a personal computer. But now, the hard drive has a challenger for its longtime role as the principal storage device in computers.
Multitouch has become a useful invovation

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 3:07 PM - We are now witnessing the emergence of a new user interface for digital devices, including laptop computers, advanced cell phones, wireless portable data gadgets and other types of computing products.
Ultrathin MacBook omits a few features

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 1:33 PM - Apple finally has entered the subnotebook market, introducing a lightweight laptop meant to please road warriors. But, typical of Apple, the company took a different approach from its competitors.
Tiny PCs won't make you forget a laptop

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 12:25 PM - The computer industry has been trying for years to come up with a portable PC smaller than the smallest standard laptops. The idea is to create a highly mobile device, larger than a smart phone, for frequent travelers, students and others who would love the size and weight savings.
Voyager, Verizon fall short of iPhone

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 11:21 AM - I've been testing a black-and-silver cell phone featuring a large touch screen populated with an array of colorful icons against a black background. Tapping the icons launches functions like a music player, Web browser and text-messaging program.
New Office for Macs speeds up programs, blends in formats well

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 10:17 AM - Despite the fierce rivalry between Microsoft and Apple, there is one product on which the two companies work closely together: the Macintosh version of Microsoft Office. Microsoft makes a nice chunk of change from this software suite, which includes Mac versions of the famous Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Apple needs the Microsoft office suite so its Macintosh computers can live in harmony with the dominant Windows world.
Dell's all-in-one PC has the guts to compete with iMac

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 12:56 AM - Something interesting is going on at Dell. The Texas personal-computer behemoth, long associated with boxy, boring machines, has started emphasizing industrial design.
Online language services are spotty

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 2, 2021 12:14 AM - As the need for global communication increases, online translation services are in greater demand. Users are attracted to the breakneck speed at which online translation is done and the price. Those that aren't free are still fairly inexpensive.
Put your business cards on hard drive

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 1, 2021 11:27 PM - New business-card scanners are coming onto the market, making it easier than ever to organize those cards piled high on our desks or stuffed into our wallets.
Slacker is radio, with more control

By Walter Mossberg
Nov 1, 2021 10:27 PM - More than 100 million music fans know the joys of portable digital music players -- the ability to carry a large number of your favorite songs, arranged in playlists of your design, on a pocket-size gadget.

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