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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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Key factor for Nokia and Windows Phone 7: Android angst
While the first round of Nokia Lumia handsets running Windows Phone 7 looks solid, their fate will likely rest in the hands of Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 26, 2011, 5:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Get drastic: 15 IT best practices to kill
Gartner analyst Ken McGee has a radical assessment of IT and what CIOs need to do about. Read his principles of the "new CIO manifesto."
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 25, 2011, 2:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by atoribio
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Analyst: Android growth slowing, many may jump to iPhone
A new Wall Street analyst report finds a troubling sign for Android. While's there's some truth to it, here's why the conclusion is flawed.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 24, 2011, 9:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Three reasons Apple will succeed after Steve Jobs
Here's why Apple is very likely to continue its run of success despite Steve Jobs's passing. And, join our great debate on the topic.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 24, 2011, 7:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by loren@...
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HP to revive the TouchPad as a Windows 8 tablet?
The HP TouchPad's enduring legacy may be how many times it returned from the dead. Here's the latest report of its revival.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 22, 2011, 5:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by desilvav
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A third of BlackBerry's enterprise base to head for exits in 2012
BlackBerry got a big warning sign this week from a new survey showing enterprise customers leaving, but the platform isn't dead yet. See why.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 22, 2011, 6:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by PineappleBob
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Preview: Steve Jobs biographer on 60 Minutes on Sunday
With the official Steve Jobs biography set to arrive on Monday, here's a preview of the biographer's interview on 60 Minutes and links to leaks.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 21, 2011, 8:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by J.C.Alexandres
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Top 10 trends that will transform mobile between now and 2015
Gartner analyst Nick Jones laid out his top 10 mobile and wireless technologies to watch over the next four years. Read it and get our take.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 20, 2011, 9:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by deadlycreature
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How 'master innovators' play by different rules
IT executives are under increasing pressure to become innovation leaders. These secrets from master innovators could hold the key.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 19, 2011, 2:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by albeeman@...
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Android 4.0: Eight new features that actually matter
Google unveiled Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" on Wednesday and showed off lots of eye candy. Here's a look at the useful stuff.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 19, 2011, 12:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by Txtraveler
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Fedex CIO: Use your ugly pictures to get stuff done
See how FedEx CIO Rob Carter used his "ugly picture" to get other FedEx leaders to give up control and create a centralized IT services framework.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 19, 2011, 7:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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VMware's Maritz: The cloud is really about automation
In his Gartner Symposium keynote, VMware CEO Paul Maritz barely mentioned the word "virtualization," and that wasn't an accident.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 18, 2011, 4:18 PM PDT
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How tablets are being used in business; listed by industry
Tablets are seeing major uptake from business professionals. Here's Gartner's list of the business functions for tablets, broken down by industry.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 18, 2011, 11:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by az_nemesis
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Microsoft bringing touchscreens to walls, clothes, and more
Microsoft Research has unveiled a pair of new projects aimed at bringing touch technology to a lot more places. Will they become real products?
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 18, 2011, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by Roc Riz
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Look out: The 10 rising tech trends of 2012
At its annual Symposium, Gartner unveiled its list of the 10 most strategic tech trends of 2012, including a controversial demotion of the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 17, 2011, 4:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by rduncan@...
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Gartner Symposium: Big updates on tech trends coming this week
Gartner Symposium 2011 is this week and TechRepublic will have all the big stories on the latest trends in business technology.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 16, 2011, 10:54 PM PDT | Latest comment by joncowden
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Reuters: 22% of iPhone 4S buyers are platform converts
Based on a poll of iPhone 4S buyers across six countries, Apple is winning converts from BlackBerry, Nokia, and even Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 16, 2011, 2:28 PM PDT | Latest comment by edshropshire@...
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Twitter's iOS 5 integration is a disappointment
Twitter's deep integration into iOS 5 was welcomed by professionals who manage social media. Unfortunately, it's missing important functionality.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 16, 2011, 10:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by dizzle@...
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The top five alternatives to the iPhone 4S
If you're feeling left out because you're not getting an iPhone 4S, here are five other great phones to consider if you're looking for an upgrade.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 13, 2011, 11:12 PM PDT | Latest comment by DeanosT
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Android 4.0 delayed, but here's a taste of 'Ice Cream Sandwich'
The launch of Android 4.0 didn't happen this week, but it has officially been rescheduled and here's a sneak peak.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 13, 2011, 3:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by Fletchguy
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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
