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Walt Mossberg

Walt Mossberg

Co-Founder and Editor-at-Large, Recode and Co-Executive Producer, Code Conference

    Latest articles by Walt Mossberg

    Technology
    A Great Way to Remotely Use Your PC or Mac on Your Phone or TabletA Great Way to Remotely Use Your PC or Mac on Your Phone or Tablet
    Technology

    If you need to get to programs and files on a remote PC or Mac using your phone or tablet, Parallels Access is a very good solution.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Bluetooth Buttons Let You Summon Siri, Snap Selfies Without Touching Your PhoneBluetooth Buttons Let You Summon Siri, Snap Selfies Without Touching Your Phone
    Technology

    Whether you’re driving or taking a selfie, you can control functions on your smartphone with a small wireless remote.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    You Don’t Have to Ride the Tech Upgrade TreadmillYou Don’t Have to Ride the Tech Upgrade Treadmill
    Technology

    The tech industry employs a massive marketing machine to get you on the upgrade treadmill and keep you there, but you don’t have to do so. Resistance isn’t futile.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Review: An iPhone Case That Claims to Boost Your ReceptionReview: An iPhone Case That Claims to Boost Your Reception
    Technology

    The Reach79 isn’t a cure-all for reception and speed problems, due to its inconsistent performance. But it’s worth a try if your voice reception and data speeds are driving you crazy.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Review: Physical Keyboards for the iPhone 6Review: Physical Keyboards for the iPhone 6
    Technology

    If you like the iPhone but desperately miss the physical keyboard of the BlackBerry, the new Typo 2 could be just the ticket.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Review: How to Use a Borrowed Phone With Your Own Phone NumberReview: How to Use a Borrowed Phone With Your Own Phone Number
    Technology

    The new app Hotel My Phone lets you create a virtual copy of your forgotten or dead phone on a borrowed phone.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    How to Understand the Google-Apple Smartphone WarHow to Understand the Google-Apple Smartphone War
    Technology

    The global smartphone war is a much more complex competition than simple market-share numbers suggest, and both top smartphone platforms face challenges.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Review: Myris Scans Your Eyes to Log You In to PCs, SitesReview: Myris Scans Your Eyes to Log You In to PCs, Sites
    Technology

    The Myris eye-scanner is a promising technology built into a device that isn’t convenient enough for most people to use all day.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    Holiday Gift Guide: What to Buy a BoomerHoliday Gift Guide: What to Buy a Boomer
    Technology

    Buying a tech gift for a Baby Boomer may seem daunting. Here’s some help.

    By Walt Mossberg
    Technology
    A Note to Re/code ReadersA Note to Re/code Readers
    Technology

    We believe that social media is the new arena for commenting, replacing the old onsite approach that dates back many years.

    By Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher