Steve Wildstrom

Tech Maven


Steve Wildstrom created BusinessWeek's Technology & You column in 1994 with the goal of helping readers understand and use personal technology to enhance their jobs and their lives.


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For Puzzled Seniors Only

Cell and e-mail services
for older people who are tech-challenged

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Managing Your Computer


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DigiWalker H610 Star Rating

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TomTom 910 Star Rating

TomTom's Can-Do 910

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HP's Location-Savvy PDA

Garmin StreetPilot c550 Star Rating

Angel on My Dashboard

TomTom One Star Rating

TomTom's Nifty Navigator

Magellan Roadmate 2000 Star Rating

Mapping Your Route, Magellan-Style

VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
Best Prices of Gadgets
May 6 - Stop paying full price. Here's where, when, and how to find cell phones, video players, PDAs, and cameras for the best price.

Bomb Detector
May 1 - Israeli military guru Ehud Ganani discusses a new technology for quickly detecting trace amounts of explosives, biological weapons, and drugs.

Beyond Dial-up
Apr. 17 – CEO Garry Betty talks about how Earthlink -- a business that still functions on dial-up -- will survive in a broadband world.

Tax Software
Mar. 25 - BW Weekend tests popular do-it-yourself tax software products, including TaxCut Premium, TaxACT Deluxe, and TurboTax Premier.

Google Yourself
Mar. 18 - Revealing too much info on the Web can come back to haunt you. BW Weekend offers tips on keeping your Net persona clean.

Commuter Gadgets
Mar. 15 - BW Weekend reviews games, handhelds, and other high-tech devices that keep you connected and entertained while you're on-the-go.

Online Grocery Shopping
Mar. 6 - How does traditional grocery shopping compare to the high-tech delivery services when it comes to price, quality, and convenience?

Net Stock Picks
Mar. 1 - S&P Equity finds some attractive values in the Internet segment.

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Tech Product Better Net Phoning with the GE DECT 6.0

This wireless, versatile handset makes calls with a landline or via Skype—but when is Skype going to get it together?

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The New M-Commerce Barons The New M-Commerce Barons

Sure, you'll find companies like YouTube and Google on mobile, but many of the hot young companies to watch are run by people who cut their teeth on cell phones. Here are a few


Best Mobile Navigators Best Mobile Navigators

Handheld devices that help you find your way around are everywhere this holiday season, but you may need help choosing among their many features


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