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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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iPad's big upgrade: The top 10 iOS 4.2 features for business
Apple has released the first major software update for the iPad. Here are the 10 most important iOS 4 updates for iPad business users.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 23, 2010, 2:47 PM PST | Latest comment by rzander@...
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Google raises the white flag on transforming the US wireless industry
In order to guarantee Android's success in 2010, Google has snuggled up to the telecoms and given up on changing the US wireless industry to make it better for consumers.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 22, 2010, 3:00 AM PST | Latest comment by zd@...
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Internet TV: Roku still trumps Apple, Google, and Boxee
The Internet TV market has gotten very crowded very quickly. For those who want to add an Internet-connected box to their entertainment center, here's a quick rundown of the four main options.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 19, 2010, 8:14 AM PST | Latest comment by mike_buckley@...
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Poll: Are desktop PCs still the standard in your organization?
Most of the attention of the tech industry is pointed toward mobile computing devices, but desktops still dominate in business. Do you agree? Take the poll.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 18, 2010, 1:44 PM PST | Latest comment by BeBoo
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TechRepublic wins five 2010 Digital Azbee awards
TechRepublic has been named the winner five 2010 Digital Azbee awards, including an Honorable Mention for B2B Website of the Year.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 18, 2010, 10:19 AM PST | Latest comment by 2rs
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Samsung Galaxy Tab review: Everything you need to know
After testing three different versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, I found some pleasant surprises and one big drawback.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 17, 2010, 12:56 PM PST | Latest comment by sandeepupsbit@...
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Google CEO talks about the coming mobile revolution
On Monday Google CEO Eric Schmidt did a wide-ranging interview in which he shared new details about where Google sees the mobile revolution heading in the years ahead.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 16, 2010, 12:03 PM PST | Latest comment by cbader@...
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iPad competitors: The top 20 to watch [UPDATED]
The Apple iPad has re-energized the market for tablets but it has gone most of 2010 with nary a competitor. That's changing. Here's an updated list of 20 upstarts taking aim at the iPad.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 15, 2010, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by brupub@...
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Poll: Will Android eclipse iPad the same way it did to iPhone?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first of many high-profile Android tablets. Are they destined to overtake Apple iPad in market share the same way Android smartphones overtook iPhone?
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 12, 2010, 12:06 PM PST | Latest comment by frann.leach@...
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LG, Samsung show off new prototypes of futuristic flexible displays
Samsung and LG gave us glimpses of the future of e-readers and computing devices at the FPD International event this week Japan.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 11, 2010, 10:01 AM PST | Latest comment by K_Green
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Samsung Galaxy Tab gets an enterprise assist from Polycom
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has mostly been talked about as consumer device for media consumption, but it is getting an assist from Polycom that will give it some enterprise appeal.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 10, 2010, 4:27 PM PST | Latest comment by medfordmel@...
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11-inch MacBook Air review: This is what a netbook should look like
The 11-inch Apple MacBook Air has broken new ground for netbooks. See why and learn its one major flaw.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 9, 2010, 9:00 PM PST | Latest comment by gechurch
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Will smartphones and TVs join forces to replace PCs?
We are quickly approaching the time when smartphones and large-screen LCDs could team up to displace the current PC as we know it.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 8, 2010, 5:50 AM PST | Latest comment by J.C.Alexandres
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Poll: Would you prefer a tablet or a netbook for light computing?
Tablets and netbooks have emerged as secondary computing devices. Of the two, which would you prefer to use? Take the poll.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 5, 2010, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Ask questions and get tips from the Google Apps deployment chief
Lots of companies are currently evaluating Google Apps. For them, TechRepublic has a special online event with the head of deployment for Google Apps.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 3, 2010, 3:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Juanita Marquez
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Dell places bets on tablets and the cloud
On Tuesday, Dell showed its hand on two of the big bets it's making for the future. Learn about the company's cloud computing acquisition and its tablet strategy.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 2, 2010, 1:32 PM PDT | Latest comment by concernedITpro
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Q3 stats show Android and iPhone surging past BlackBerry
The numbers are in for Q3 2010 smartphone sales and there's great news for Google Android, some mixed results for Apple iPhone, and a lot of red flags for BlackBerry.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 1, 2010, 3:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by soniqbuoy@...
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Forget tablets! Four ways to enhance your desktop computer
While the talk of the computer world in 2010 has centered around tablets, the silent majority remain chained to desktops. Here are four ways to enhance the desktop experience.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 1, 2010, 7:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by seanferd
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The 10 greatest moments of Microsoft-Apple collaboration
Microsoft versus Apple has long been the marquee rivalry of the technology industry, but the two companies also have a long history as frenemies. Here are their 10 greatest collaborations.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 28, 2010, 11:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by treerod1@...
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Poll: Do Android tablets have more business potential than Apple iPad?
Will businesses and IT departments be more comfortable with Android tablets than iPads, and ultimately adopt them in greater numbers? Take the poll.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 26, 2010, 2:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by bezerkus
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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 Aryabhatta
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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 XanXa
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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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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 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 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 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 iminmessaging
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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 io_zen@...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
