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Jason Hiner
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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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Android apps on BlackBerry? Brilliant idea or white flag?
BlackBerry is rumored to be considering a move to support Android apps on its next generation QNX operating system. Is this an aggressive attack or a surrender. Read and then vote.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 26, 2011, 2:37 PM PST | Latest comment by thematxix17
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New Nudgemail feature lets you email appointments into your calendar
NudgeMail is a great little service that lets you alert yourself to important tasks via email. A new feature extends this capability so that you can mail appointments directly into your calendar.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 26, 2011, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by keithc
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Leaked slides: Microsoft's battle plan vs. iPad; Does it make sense?
Wonder how Microsoft is planning to counter the Apple iPad phenomenon? Take a look at this leaked slide presentation. Then, give us your thoughts on Microsoft's approach.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 25, 2011, 8:51 PM PST | Latest comment by nwallette
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Backupify unveils one-click restore for cloud apps
As cloud apps get more mature and mission critical, it's important to arrange a reliable backup. Backupify has been offering just that, and now it includes one-click restore as well.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 25, 2011, 2:00 AM PST
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TechRepublic's 2011 upgrade: Simpler and lot more social
TechRepublic has launched a major upgrade that features a streamlined new design and a host of new community and social features. Here are the highlights.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 23, 2011, 9:00 PM PST | Latest comment by poppva1
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Sunday, Jan. 23: TechRepublic maintenance for a big upgrade
TechRepublic will be under construction and intermittently offline on Sunday, January 23 as we prepare to launch a major upgrade to the site.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 22, 2011, 9:23 AM PST | Latest comment by Michael Jay
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Poll: Has Steve Jobs or Bill Gates made the greater contribution to tech?
The legacies of both Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are solidified in the technology pantheon, but which one ultimately made the bigger contribution. Vote here.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 19, 2011, 2:55 PM PST | Latest comment by Joe McCloud
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Google Nexus S review: Doesn't live up to the Nexus One
The Nexus S is the latest "Google phone" but it doesn't quite live up to the standard of its predecessor, the Nexus One. Learn why and what you should get instead.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 18, 2011, 3:19 PM PST | Latest comment by Rheame88
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Google Android vs. Apple iOS: Handicapping the 2011 death match
If you thought Google Android and Apple iOS butted heads in 2010, wait until you see what they do in 2011. And, see where both have weaknesses that could be exploited.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 14, 2011, 2:23 PM PST | Latest comment by Selvarajsingam
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Most futuristic product of CES 2011: GM en-v scooter/car
The Consumer Electronics Show is about the future and General Motors gave us an interesting peek at an electronic vehicle that could be the future of crowded urban areas.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 13, 2011, 2:58 PM PST | Latest comment by ktrjones12
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How AT&T and T-Mobile conjured 4G networks out of thin air
One of the biggest surprises of CES 2011 was AT&T and T-Mobile magically pulling 4G networks out their hats. The real story isn't quite as magical.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 12, 2011, 7:51 PM PST | Latest comment by dustyred14
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Verizon officially lands iPhone: Answers to five big questions
It's official. Verizon is getting the iPhone. There are five big questions that we've been hearing in relation to the iPhone 4 launch on Verizon. Here are the answers.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 11, 2011, 3:08 PM PST | Latest comment by csnk
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How the stars aligned against Microsoft at CES 2011
CES 2011 was one of the biggest and most bullish shows in years, but it was not a good one for Microsoft. See the four bad trends that conspired against Microsoft at this year's CES.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 10, 2011, 10:31 AM PST | Latest comment by jfreedle2@...
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CES 2011: The biggest winners and losers
The Consumer Electronics Show is the biggest stage of the technology industry and every CES has its winner and losers. Here is the scorecard for CES 2011.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 9, 2011, 3:00 AM PST | Latest comment by libertysys
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Breakthrough device of CES: Motorola Atrix = Phone + PC
The idea of a smartphone that could also be a desktop PC has been around for years, but Motorola surprised us at CES 2011 by delivering the first product that brings that idea to life.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 8, 2011, 7:35 AM PST | Latest comment by elizagreen16
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HTC Thunderbolt: Early favorite for best smartphone of 2011
The HTC Thunderbolt was one of the most anticipated products of CES 2011 and it didn't disappoint. See why it's the early favorite for the year's most powerful smartphone.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 7, 2011, 1:19 PM PST | Latest comment by rAllcorn
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Video: Google's live demo of Android 3.0 Honeycomb at CES
At CES on Thursday, Google provided a 10-minute live demo of Android 3.0 Honeycomb in action, running on the Motorola Xoom tablet. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner shot this video of the demo.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 6, 2011, 1:09 PM PST | Latest comment by rakesh1014
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Google unveils Android 3.0 'Honeycomb' as a tablet-only OS
As technology vendors announced a variety of Android tablets at CES on Wednesday, Google quietly unveiled the long-rumored Honeycomb software that will power them.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 5, 2011, 3:32 PM PST | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Has ASUS discovered the strategy to take down the iPad?
ASUS has a different tablet strategy than most of the vendors trotting out tablets at CES 2011. Learn it's two-pronged strategy for beating the iPad and get the details on its four tablets.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 5, 2011, 8:41 AM PST | Latest comment by xtensha
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Android tablets at CES: Four big questions still need to be answered
The Android tablet news coming out of CES 2011 could turn into a big letdown if four big questions aren't adequately answered.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 4, 2011, 11:31 AM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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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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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 Murtini Nguyen
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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
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Surface Pro preview: Triple-play UI is its best innovation
As a hybrid tablet/laptop, Microsoft Surface Pro makes a bold pitch to reinvent the portable PC, but a few big caveats get in the way. Read TechRepublic's product preview.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 5, 2013, 6:00 PM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
