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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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Top 10 IT headlines for June 24: Phones vs. computers for productivity, Gates hints at future in the cloud
Top 10 IT headlines for Tuesday, June 24, 2008: Google Android will be delayed, Gates hints at Microsoft's future in the cloud, comparing the productivity of computers to phones, Google's new...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 24, 2008, 7:34 AM PDT
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With Android delay, Google officially joins fraternity of big software developers
Google Android will be delayed until a fourth quarter launch with T-Mobile, and a 2009 arrival with other carriers. Now that it's in the software business, Google is facing the same kind of...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 23, 2008, 3:12 PM PDT | Latest comment by keeleyt83@...
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 23: Ballmer says no post-Yahoo spending spree, a test of the fastest Web browser
Top 10 IT headlines for Monday, June 23, 2008: The top culprit when IT fails to deliver value, Ballmer denies that Microsoft will spend its Yahoo money, fastest Web browser identified in one test,...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 23, 2008, 7:08 AM 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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Poll: Does your company have a CIO or a CTO?
TechRepublic has explored the differences between the CIO and CTO positions and now we'd like to get some feedback from our members about whether your companies have either or both of these job...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 22, 2008, 10:45 PM PDT
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Survey shows 39 percent of employees purchase their own laptop for work
Employees are buying a lot of their own technologies to use at work -- including laptops, cell phones, and GPS systems -- according to a new survey from digital research firm In-Stat. This...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 20, 2008, 9:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 20: 39 percent of users buy own laptops, data centers could reduce power by 80 percent
Top 10 IT headlines for Friday, June 20, 2008: In-stat survey shows users buy a lot employees buy their own tech, data centers could save up to 80% of power, early gadget adopters are decried as...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 20, 2008, 9:34 AM PDT
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Cautionary tale: How a misconfigured laptop ruined a worker's life
The case of a Massachusetts state worker who was fired for having pornography on his laptop but later discovered to be innocent because the security software wasn't working and the computer was...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 19, 2008, 7:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 19: Misconfigured laptop ruins worker's life, Firefox 3.0 memory problems
Top IT headlines for Thursday, June 19, 2008: The story of a misconfigured laptop that ruined an employee's life, Firefox 3's memory issues, low salaries for Apple engineers, telecommuting could...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 19, 2008, 6:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by nepenthe0
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Video: Three big communication tips for CIOs
One of the top priorities of a CIO is to articulate a vision for how technology can support and transform the company. This episode of Sanity Savers for IT executives provides three communication...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 18, 2008, 10:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by zdnet@...
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Will Vista fill the void left by Windows XP?
The Windows XP era ends June 30 and soon hardware vendors will be shipping you all Vista all the time (in most cases). The save XP effort failed. The whining should cease. And now it's time for...
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 18, 2008, 5:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 18: Can Vista step up to replace XP, Intel talks about Nehalem, Firefox 3 arrives
Top IT headlines for Wednesday, June 18, 2008: Can Vista step up to replace XP, Intel provides more details about Nehalem, Firefox 3.0 arrives, Microsoft is getting into the TV advertising...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 18, 2008, 5:32 AM PDT
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 17: Vista ignored by 92% of developers, Cisco says video could swamp Internet
Top 10 IT headlines for Tuesday, June 17, 2008: 92% of developers are ignoring Windows Vista, Cisco is worried that the growth of video could push ISPs toward bandwidth metering, enterprises show...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 17, 2008, 2:00 AM PDT
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Apple will sacrifice features for performance in the next version of Mac OS X
Next version of Mac OS X will downplay new features in favor of platform and performance gains. It will increase the performance of JavaScript and QuickTime, make it easier for developers to...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 16, 2008, 8:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by Chief Bottle Washer
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Top IT headlines for June 16: Google to offer tools to monitor ISP bandwidth, IBM joins quest for better solar cells
Top IT headlines for Monday, June 16, 2008: IBM jumps on the solar-cell bandwagon, Google will provide tools to monitor the true bandwidth habits of ISPs, Nokia's new E66 and E71 put casual flair...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 16, 2008, 5:45 AM PDT
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Sanity check: Will technology empower Gen Y to wipe away our institutions?
The first digitally-native generation is moving into the workforce and has no patience for out-dated institutions. With the help of technologies they have grown up using, they could revolutionize...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 16, 2008, 1:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by philco@...
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 13: Network engineer gets 5 years of jail time, Dell unveils MacBook Air competitor
Top 10 IT headlines for Friday, June 13: Network engineer will go to jail for destroying former employer's data, 2008 will be a big year for laptop growth, Dell launches new product line to...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 13, 2008, 7:20 AM PDT
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 12: Intel and USB 3.0, Congressmen claim China is hacking their computers
Top 10 headlines for Thursday, June 12, 2008: Intel says it's not holding up USB 3.0, U.S. Congressmen point fingers at Chinese hackers, Jobs wants Apple to design its own iPhone and iPod chips,...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 12, 2008, 6:28 AM PDT
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Video: Steer clear of these illegal job interview questions
Most managers know that there are some questions that are simply off limits in a job interview. However, there are also some seemingly innocent questions that could get you into hot water. This...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 11, 2008, 11:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by stanton.chris.m@...
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Top 10 IT headlines for June 11: Google enterprise vision, Cisco gets into video managment, Mac Snow Leopard specifics
Top 10 IT headlines for Wednesday, June 11, 2008: Google's vision of the enterprise is in the cloud, Cisco gets into video management with acquisition, specifics revealed for Mac OS X Snow...
Posted by Jason Hiner | June 11, 2008, 7:29 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
