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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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Tech Sanity Check newsletter: I filter the top tech stories every day
TechRepublic's Jason Hiner filters the most important tech stories every day. Get his daily list of the top tech news delivered to your inbox.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 13, 2011, 3:03 PM PST
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Product of the Week: Motorola Atrix 2, the smartphone to replace a PC
In this inaugural episode of the Product of the Week, we look at why the Motorola Atrix 2 is a great bargain for prosumers and businesses.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 12, 2011, 12:44 PM PST | Latest comment by tomsouthpole@...
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Four industries about to be transformed by the Internet
The Internet has had a powerful democratizing effect on modern society, and it's far from finished in reshaping industries. Here are the next four.
Posted by Jason Hiner | December 5, 2011, 2:30 PM PST | Latest comment by ConcernedCivilServant
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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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Poll: Would you welcome an Android-powered PC?
Google has released Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Cream Sandwich" for x86, so Android could be coming to PCs in 2012. Would you want one?
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 30, 2011, 8:52 PM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Why Apple is about to build, buy, or partner on a web search engine
Apple's Siri could change the game in search and put a lot of pressure on Google, but first Apple needs to deal with web search integration.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 29, 2011, 1:26 AM PST | Latest comment by abiyotb@...
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Kindle Fire vs. iPad: Join the debate and vote
In the latest ZDNet Great Debate, Jason Hiner will be arguing that the iPad is a more productive tablet than Amazon's Kindle Fire. Cast your vote.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 28, 2011, 8:38 PM PST | Latest comment by aflynnhpg
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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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iPhone and Surface: The moment Apple and Microsoft diverged
In June 2007, both Apple and Microsoft were poised to reinvent computing. Only one of them delivered, and it changed the destiny of both companies.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 21, 2011, 6:53 PM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Leaderboard: The 10 best Android smartphones
Android has surged to 50% of the smartphone market and new devices arrive every week. Here's a look at the 10 best Android phones money can buy.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 18, 2011, 7:19 AM PST | Latest comment by kjohnson@...
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The 20 best apps for the iPad
The iPad has its limits, but it's really good at a few basic functions. Here are 20 useful apps that play to the iPad's strengths.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 15, 2011, 6:00 PM PST | Latest comment by meslie
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Search can't scale without social, and Bing has Facebook and Twitter on its side
The human race will create 1.8 zettabytes of data in 2011. Web search can't keep up. See why social is the answer and how Bing is well-positioned.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 14, 2011, 8:21 PM PST | Latest comment by Kaliolio
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The 10 best tablets of 2011 [UPDATED]
New tablets have hit the market week after week throughout 2011, but here are the 10 best that are worth your attention, and your money.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 8, 2011, 10:00 PM PST | Latest comment by abdielt03
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New launch: Google+ for businesses and brands
The long-awaited Google+ Pages for businesses and brands have officially launched. See who has Pages already and when you can get one.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 7, 2011, 3:02 PM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Android to catch BlackBerry in the enterprise? It's not a sure thing
A new analyst report suggests that Android will catch BlackBerry in enterprise smartphone sales by 2016. Here's why it may be wrong.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 4, 2011, 1:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by adornoe
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Gates-Jobs relationship explored in new PBS documentary
The rocky 30-year partnership between Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft's Bill Gates is featured in the new PBS documentary on Jobs's career.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 2, 2011, 10:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by bc@...
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How Microsoft blew it with the Courier tablet
Microsoft's Courier tablet was a hit that never came to market. Now that we know the inside story, the loss hurts even a little more.
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 1, 2011, 2:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by ArnoldRichard
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Can Google survive its blind faith in the algorithm?
It's been a tough year for Google search. It's had a difficult time targeting content farms and has accidentally removed good content.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 31, 2011, 9:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by phil_simon
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Microsoft conjures up the future of mobile productivity
Microsoft has released a new video that imagines what the future of smartphones, tablets, and productivity will look like in 5-10 years.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 28, 2011, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by dogknees
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U.S. CTO: Three big targets for today's tech entrepreneurs
For tech entrepreneurs looking for the next big opportunity, U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra recommends three areas to target.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 27, 2011, 10:27 AM PDT
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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
