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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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TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner filters the latest tech news every day. Get his daily list of the top stories delivered to your inbox.
Posted by Jason Hiner | March 2, 2012, 3:13 PM PST
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Re-think everything for mobile or you're toast
Mobile devices are about to dwarf computers and the mobile web will have to take off the training wheels. Is your company ready?
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 22, 2012, 9:22 PM PST | Latest comment by louishelps
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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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Here's to the technology builders: A hat tip
For all of the product builders in the technology world, here is a hat tip, a challenge, and a couple stories for inspiration.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 8, 2012, 10:13 PM PST | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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Apple, Facebook, and how 'open' went out of style in tech
The two hottest companies in the tech world are arguably both succeeding because they are a reaction to the problems of open ecosystems.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 7, 2012, 2:02 PM PST | Latest comment by hippiekarl
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Let's be honest, Facebook is a badly overpriced photo-sharing and gaming site
Facebook is about to launch one of the biggest tech IPOs ever. Don't be fooled. Read 10 reasons why Facebook's future is highly uncertain.
Posted by Jason Hiner | February 2, 2012, 11:32 AM PST | Latest comment by EBathory
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Five future technologies I can't wait for
If you think the past two decades have been amazing for tech, wait until you see what's next. See the five hottest technologies that are on the way.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 23, 2012, 7:00 PM PST | Latest comment by NickP2012
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Top trends of CES 2012: Geek pundits speak out
In evaluating the most important stuff at CES 2012 I got an assist from Leo Laporte, Veronica Belmont, and other smart geek commentators.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 17, 2012, 11:29 AM PST | Latest comment by jjones01@...
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Ultrabooks: A new era for PCs or Wintel innovation bankruptcy?
For the first time in years, PCs grabbed the spotlight at CES 2012. Ultrabooks were everywhere, but was it an innovation win or an innovation failure?
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 14, 2012, 10:32 AM PST | Latest comment by Extremelydangerous
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Windows Phone: The Hail Mary pass is now in the air
Windows Phone had a big CES with major announcements from Nokia, HTC, and AT&T. It's now do-or-die for Microsoft in mobile. Learn why.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 11, 2012, 3:38 PM PST | Latest comment by Juno.az
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Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing
Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 10, 2012, 11:56 AM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Why Android tablets failed: A postmortem
Android tablets were expected to give the Apple iPad fierce competition in 2011. It never happened. Here's why Android tablets flopped.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 5, 2012, 10:56 AM PST | Latest comment by bitdoctor
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The three biggest tech blunders destined to happen in 2012
Learn the three big blunders that we're destined to see from Google, Apple, and Microsoft in 2012.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 3, 2012, 12:59 PM PST | Latest comment by dukethepcdr@...
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Steve Jobs' 100-year legacy: Humanizing technology
What will the legacy of Steve Jobs be a century from now? It won't have much to do with business or marketing. Learn what it will be and why.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 28, 2011, 10:00 PM PST | Latest comment by RatRob
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Stop being duped by the 3D scam
The entertainment and electronics industries keep trying to push 3D on consumers, even though a lot of smart people have caught on to the fact that it's a scam. It's time to stop the madness.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 21, 2011, 2:00 AM PST | Latest comment by thinw002
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Why I love the Galaxy Nexus but can't recommend it
Android 4.0 impressed the heck out of me, but it wasn't quite enough to overcome the flaws of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Learn why.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 20, 2011, 9:51 PM PST | Latest comment by abdielt03
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10 worthy charities for the Internet age and the holiday season
The Internet has made charitable giving easier and more transparent. Here are 10 worthy charities for the 21st century and a holiday challenge.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 18, 2011, 6:41 AM PST | Latest comment by bhercer@...
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Xphone: How Microsoft could have won in mobile in 2011
Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is a solid product that suffered from one fatal flaw: The burden and baggage of the Windows brand.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 15, 2011, 7:56 AM PST | Latest comment by AleMartin
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Twitter's 2011 redesign: The hits and misses
Twitter has done a comprehensive overhaul of its user experience across Twitter.com and its apps. See what they got right and what's still wrong.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 14, 2011, 11:50 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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A note about editorial ethics and product reviews
Since TechRepublic is all about helping technology professionals find transformative solutions, we value audience trust and hold editorial ethics in the highest regard.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 14, 2011, 11:43 AM PST | Latest comment by Charles Bundy
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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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2013's hot topic: The Internet of Things (and our new way of covering it)
We've got special coverage of The Internet of Things, one of the hottest topics in IT for 2013. And when we say 'special,' we mean we're trying something new.
Posted by Jason Hiner | January 11, 2013, 6:17 AM PST | Latest comment by jasonhiner
