Published on November 17, 2009 
Palm offers the Pre’s webOS operating system in a tinier package: the Pixi.
A Downsized BlackBerry Bold With Oomph
Published on November 10, 2009
The Mossberg Solution compares the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 with two of its siblings.
Fitbit Sees How You Run, Walk and Sleep
Published on November 3, 2009
A tiny $99 tracking device knows when you are walking, running and even sleeping.
Netbooks That Are Easier on the Eye
Published on October 27, 2009
Katherine Boehret reviews small, inexpensive laptops from Nokia and H-P with higher-resolution screens that reveal more of what’s online.
A New Search Engine Specializing in Fun
Published on October 20, 2009
Goby.com aims to take the guesswork out of finding leisure activities.
Windows 7 Upgrade Made Easy
Published on October 13, 2009
If you’re considering moving your old PC to Windows 7, a $15 program will do the heavy lifting for you.
Digital Cameras With Room for New Views
Published on October 6, 2009
The Samsung DualView TL225 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj have new crowd-pleasing features.
Countertrend: H-P Says Please Print Often
Published on September 29, 2009
Katherine Boehret reviews the HP Photosmart Premium All-in-One printer-scanner, with a touch screen to display Web apps that promote printing.
Microsoft Packs The New Zune HD With Bells, Whistles And Plenty of Style
Published on September 22, 2009
The new Zune HD offers a rich screen and a wealth of artist information, but it can’t compete with iPod Touch’s app offerings.
How to Tweak Outlook Email To Work for You
Published on September 15, 2009
Despite the popularity of Microsoft Outlook, many users aren’t familiar with a number of its coolest functions. Here’s a guide to some of the email service’s lesser-known talents.
A Program That Makes Your Inbox Less Scary
Postbox, a program that sorts through your email and detects its contents, is a good option for someone who wants a fast search option built into email, writes Katherine Boehret.
Bluetooth Headsets That Up the Chic Factor
Published on September 1, 2009
Review of two Bluetooth headsets that look stylish enough that you won’t mind being seen wearing them: The Plantronics Discovery 975 and Aliph’s Jawbone Prime.
New Perspective On BlackBerrys And iPhones
Seeking the best, and worst, of both worlds, BlackBerry and iPhone users switch products. The Mossberg Solution takes a look at what they like and don’t like about their new toys.
Lost in Immersion: Speaking French on the Web
Published on August 18, 2009
Rosetta Stone Totale may be the next best thing to living in a country.
A BlackBerry Priced Right For Newcomers
Published on August 12, 2009
A new BlackBerry costs less than any other BlackBerry did at launch—that is, if you buy it at the right place.
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Katherine A. (Katie) Boehret is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, where she has worked since 2002 in the office of columnist Walt Mossberg. She writes the weekly Mossberg Solution column, a review of consumer technology which appears every Wednesday.
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Deciphering Windows 7 Upgrades: The Official Chart
Over the past two weeks, I've explained some of the challenges and limitations that will be involved in upgrading an existing Windows XP or Windows Vista PC to the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system, due out October 22. Several readers asked me to publish a chart showing which current versions of Windows could be easily upgraded to which planned versions of Windows 7, and which couldn't.
August 04 at 08:08 PMWalt Mossberg Interview on C-SPAN
Walt Mossberg discusses his Personal Technology column for The Wall Street Journal with C-SPAN's Brian Lamb on Sunday, July 19, 2009.
July 24 at 05:07 PMThe Smartphone Wars
Walt weighs in on the smartphone wars. Who will dominate this new handheld platform, and who will attract the most users and third-party apps?
April 10 at 11:04 AM
Ethics Statement
Here is a statement of my ethics and coverage policies. It is more than most of you want to know, but, in the age of suspicion of the media, I am laying it all out.
