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Jason Hiner
TechRepublic Staff
Jason Hiner
Jason Hiner is the Editor in Chief of TechRepublic. He is an award-winning journalist who writes about the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing business with technology. He previously worked as an IT leader in the health care industry.
You can also find him on Twitter, Google+, and at JasonHiner.com.
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BlackBerry PlayBook first impressions: Four pleasant surprises
Most of the technology world has already written off the PlayBook before it's even available to the public. Here are four reasons why that's probably a mistake.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 15, 2011, 11:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by margokuhn@...
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Game of Thrones: New HBO series is a feast for geeks
The 10-episode HBO series of the Game of Thrones kicks off on April 17. See why it could be a big success, check out our quick guide to the main characters, and watch a 15-minute sneak preview.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 14, 2011, 10:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by blarman
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Motorola Atrix review: The beginning of the smartphone-as-PC
The Motorola Atrix establishes four new breakthroughs in smartphone experience. See what they are and how well its Webtop software measures up in creating a desktop-like environment.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 13, 2011, 7:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Firefox 4 poll: Big improvement or time to move on?
Mozilla has officially launched the long-expected Firefox 4. For some, it has solidified their loyalty to Firefox. For others, it's the final signal that it's time to move on. How about you? Take...
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 11, 2011, 7:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by emagin@...
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Goodbye Firefox. Hello Chromium.
After using Firefox for six years, I've finally come to the end of the road with it. Learn why, as well as why I chose Chromium to replace it as my primary Web browser.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 6, 2011, 11:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by Greenknight_z
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Celebrating 20 years of ZDNet, and my first Internet address
ZDNet just turned 20 years old. Learn how it got started, hear about its rivalry and merger with CNET, and learn how it's related to the story of my first Internet address.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 5, 2011, 2:59 PM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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New Google CEO Larry Page: Here are your top two priorities
On Monday, Google officially changed horses as co-founder Larry Page took the reins as CEO. Here are the two top priorities that should be on Page's mind as he looks to reinvigorate Google.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 4, 2011, 3:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by Bonzaros
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Leaderboard 2011: The 10 best Android smartphones
Hot, new Android devices hit the market almost every week. To help you sort through them all, here's our list of the 10 best Android smartphones, especially with business users in mind.
Posted by Jason Hiner | April 1, 2011, 9:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by Insuranceman2
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Five battery tips for HTC ThunderBolt (and other Androids)
The HTC ThunderBolt may be breaking land speed records with its 4G LTE connection, but all that speed seriously drains the battery. Here are practical tips for squeezing out more battery life.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 30, 2011, 9:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by sk238100
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HTC ThunderBolt review: The new smartphone king of 2011
The HTC ThunderBolt is Verizon's first smartphone to run on its 4G LTE network. The speed of the ThunderBolt is so fast it's almost ridiculous, but it does come at a price.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 29, 2011, 11:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by rAllcorn
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TechRepublic launches native apps for iPhone and Android
After upgrading the mobile version of the site earlier this year, TechRepublic is now launching native apps for iPhone and Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 28, 2011, 2:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by aflynnhpg
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Samsung has big plans to sell Android tablets to the enterprise
Samsung has taken notice of the fact that business professionals are driving a lot of Apple iPad sales and it is taking steps to make its Android tablets very friendly to the enterprise.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 25, 2011, 8:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Watch out for LG, the next big player in the Android ecosystem
LG has mostly been know for its feature phones and LCD displays, but the company is making a major push into high end Android devices in 2011.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 24, 2011, 10:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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NVIDIA: Quad core can actually use less power than dual core
NVIDIA introduced the first dual core ARM chips and is now prepping quad core, while still preserving respectable battery life. Multiple cores are part of the answer to better battery life. See why.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 24, 2011, 8:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by wlmeng11
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Samsung reboots tablet strategy, beats iPad on price
Samsung dominated the first day of CTIA Wireless 2011 with its announcement of two new tablets that could finally give the Apple iPad a run for its money.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 23, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Cisco, Wi-Fi Alliance, and telecoms look to secure, simplify Wi-Fi hotspots
A new program called Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is aimed at simplifying global roaming across hotspots for mobile devices.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 22, 2011, 7:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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AT&T buys T-mobile: The 4G race is on in the US
Deutsche Telekom has agreed to sell T-Mobile USA to AT&T for $39 billion, which will help AT&T create America's largest mobile phone provider. The real news: The 4G race is about to heat up.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 20, 2011, 11:37 PM PDT | Latest comment by BBuck76
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Poll: With wireless docking, will smartphones replace many laptops?
The idea of smartphones using a protocol like Wireless USB to "dock" and act like a desktop or laptop is intriguing. Do you see it becoming a legitimate PC replacement? Take our poll.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 16, 2011, 11:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by jfreedle2@...
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Our 2011 salary survey: IT compensation is down but not out
TechRepublic and Global Knowledge have published one of the IT industry's most comprehensive salary surveys for the fourth straight year. Read 2011's state of the union.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 15, 2011, 2:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by Dknopp
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Apple iPad 2: Who should buy and who should pass
A lot of people are attracted to the Apple iPad 2, but not all them should get it. Here's a look at the top candidates for the iPad 2, as well as those who should stick with iPad 1 or get a...
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 14, 2011, 4:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by adamshindy2
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15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous
One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 16, 2012, 3:00 PM PST | Latest comment by anshdeep
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Poll: Can new BlackBerry Q10 win back converts and retain loyalists?
The BlackBerry Q10 wants to win back Android and iPhone converts and re-energize the faithful. Does it appeal to you? Take our poll.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 13, 2013, 1:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
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How to use 'Pin Tab' to organize your work in Google Chrome
Google Chrome's "Pin Tab" feature is an often-overlooked option that can help power users organize their work in the browser and manage tab creep.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 20, 2013, 12:43 PM PST | Latest comment by giscoobe
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Google Now: The future of big data and Android's game-changer
While Google Now raises plenty of privacy hackles, it's also a stunningly useful example of the power of big data and a major advantage for Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 14, 2013, 12:41 PM PST | Latest comment by johojo
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The Internet of Things: What you need to know
The Internet of Things has emerged as one of IT's hottest trends of 2013. We have a great set of resources to help you figure out how it can help your business.
Posted by Jason Hiner | May 23, 2013, 11:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by jasonhiner
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How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet
The Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Learn how to hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 3, 2011, 7:30 PM PST | Latest comment by Di27
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The 20 best and most useful iPhone apps
Take advantage of the top benefits that mobile computing has to offer with this list of 20 highly useful iPhone apps.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 5, 2011, 10:39 AM PST | Latest comment by ithinkimcute
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The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011
Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 25, 2011, 7:20 AM PST | Latest comment by harvey jay
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The future of IT will be reduced to three kinds of jobs
The IT profession and the IT job market are in the midst of seismic changes that are going to shift the focus to three types of jobs.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 22, 2011, 10:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by gabimbola@...
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Sanity check: The 10 best technology podcasts
With podcasts you can essentially create a personal talk radio channel that only includes your favorite programs. You can even create a lineup completely dedicated to technology to help you keep...
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 24, 2008, 10:51 PM PST | Latest comment by matt.storms@...
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Cisco's CCIE is no longer the biggest cash cow of IT certification
Cisco's legendary CCIE is no longer the most valuable certification for IT professionals, according to TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report. See what certification has replaced it and...
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 7, 2008, 12:17 PM PST | Latest comment by draalin
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Top 25 Android apps: The best of the best
Android now has over 70,000 apps to choose from. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner shows you 25 of the best ones to download.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 28, 2010, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by alinawaz83@...
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Best practices in Cloud and SaaS: A special feature
Cloud computing in general and Software as a Service in particular have developed into an irresistible force. These resources can help you do it right.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 21, 2013, 1:49 PM PDT
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The iPad's most useful apps, updated for 2012
While the iPad has its limitations, it's really good at a few basic functions. These 22 apps play to the iPad's strengths.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 14, 2012, 12:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by madtteam28
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25 must-have iPhone apps for productive geeks
Get the inside track on iPhone apps that can improve your productivity, and a few that can provide a little geek fun.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 22, 2010, 10:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieDonahue
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Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might
Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2012, 12:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Ubuntu's two big advantages over Windows and Mac
There are two very important areas where Ubuntu Linux has significant advantages over both Windows 7 and Mac OS X. See what they are and join the discussion.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 26, 2010, 1:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by JuliaX111
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Sanity check: What's the difference between CIO and CTO?
The CIO and CTO job roles are frequently confused, but there are clear distinctions between the two positions in most large enterprises. The two require different skill sets and are focused on...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 22, 2008, 10:46 PM PDT | Latest comment by gilmoremember
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What's the best laptop for running Ubuntu Linux?
I want to find the best laptop to run Ubuntu Linux in a business setting. Check out my requirements and then post your best recommendation.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 17, 2010, 10:52 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Apple cloud vs. Google cloud: The philosophical differences
Google and Apple are taking fundamentally different approaches to cloud computing. It's important to understand the differences. Here's a quick summary.
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 8, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by allshare
