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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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Zoho launches full offline capability for Zoho Writer
Today, Zoho has launched its first fully offline-capable application, with the help of rival Google, ironically. Using the open source project Google Gears, Zoho has released a new version of Zoho...
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 26, 2007, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by jasonhiner
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Sanity check: The 10 most important business technology products of 2007
Technology product developments came at a blistering pace in 2007, including big moves from major vendors like Microsoft, Cisco, and Apple, as well as exciting innovations from new startups. This...
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 21, 2007, 9:01 AM PST | Latest comment by peter1110
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Sanity check: Will smartphones and SaaS unlock Microsoft's grip on the business desktop?
For business desktops, migrating from Windows to Linux or Mac almost always runs into the same road block: applications. Most businesses have such a heavy investment in Windows-compatible apps...
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 11, 2007, 8:02 PM PST | Latest comment by tony.reid@...
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Cisco's John Chambers spooks Wall Street and techies with sour remarks about IT spending
On Wednesday, Cisco Systems reported strong quarterly earnings, beating Wall Street expectations. However, for those who keep a keen eye on the technology sector, some of the remarks of Cisco CEO...
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 9, 2007, 7:22 AM PST | Latest comment by mark9009@...
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Gates and Jobs head poll of top 10 most influential personalities in IT
A recent poll by CompTIA asked IT professionals to vote on the most influential personalities in the IT industry during the past 25 years. The poll was part of CompTIA's celebration of its 25th...
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 9, 2007, 7:18 AM PST | Latest comment by michaelashley@...
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Sanity check: The truth about Windows Vista adoption in 2007
In October, Microsoft reported strong revenue from Windows Vista sales, but in September Microsoft quietly agreed to allow vendors to downgrade Vista PCs to Windows XP. Tech Sanity Check cuts...
Posted by Jason Hiner | November 4, 2007, 7:22 PM PST | Latest comment by don.bouchard@...
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Do you measure up? 25 DIY skills every man should have
In its October 2007 issue, Popular Mechanics published an article called 25 Skills Every Man Should Know: Your Ultimate DIY Guide that is interesting and funny in a male-chauvinist-kind-of-way....
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 30, 2007, 8:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by learborneos@...
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Former SAP chief Shai Agassi thinks he has a winning formula for electric cars
On Monday when I flew to New York I couldn't get away from Shai Agassi (right), the former president of enterprise software maker SAP. I first spotted him on an airport TV being interviewed on...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 30, 2007, 12:24 PM PDT
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Sanity check: Six technologies to enhance mobile workers and take the pain out of managing them
Mobile workers and road warriors are among the most expensive and difficult for IT departments to support, and the workers themselves often struggle with reduced functionality that hinders their...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 28, 2007, 1:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by jpollard@...
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Raise your hand if you want to see U.S. cellular networks switch to the modular PC/Internet model
One of the few times that I regularly read the print version of a newspaper these days is during the periods at the beginning and end of an airline flight when you have to turn off all electronic...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 22, 2007, 11:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by btljooz
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Sanity check: Will Microsoft be your next phone company?
On October 16, Bill Gates proclaimed that the business phone has been stuck in a time warp and that the moment has arrived to bring it into the digital age and revolutionize business...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 21, 2007, 3:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by SObaldrick
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Read TechRepublic from your BlackBerry, Treo, or Windows Mobile device
Although the mobile Web still has its challenges, there's no doubt that lots of us are regularly using our BlackBerrys, Treos, Windows Mobile devices, and other smartphones to access mobile...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 18, 2007, 4:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by bvjones59
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Sanity check: Can WiMAX remain an open platform or will it be hijacked by big telecoms?
The vendors who pioneered WiMAX have steadfastly held to the goal of making it an open platform with standards to ensure interoperability among different products. This week's Tech Sanity Check...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 14, 2007, 8:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by mdandml@...
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Sanity check: Will WiMAX be a 3G killer, or is it vice versa?
The broad deployment of IP-based WiMAX networks for mobile Internet access could open the door for wireless VoIP phones and usurp cellular carriers. However, the cellular giants are ramping up 3G...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 7, 2007, 11:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by cyini2000@...
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Five reasons why the mobile Web still doesn't work
Scott Karp at Publishing 2.0 has a nice synopsis of why trying to surf Web pages from a mobile phone is so frustrating. His observations are pretty consistent with my experience, although I think...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 2, 2007, 10:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by jhofman@...
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TechRepublic Job Board can help you find a new job or fill an opening on your team
TechRepublic has launched a new Job Board where you can search job listings based on your IT skills and your geographic location. You can easily get to the Job Board by clicking the Jobs tab in...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 2, 2007, 9:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by aroc
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Take some of TechRepublic's best content offline with the TechRepublic-2-Go USB drive
We've known for a long time that TechRepublic users like to download articles and compilations as PDFs to save them offline for later reading, print them, or make their own collections on various...
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 1, 2007, 7:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by wks01@...
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Sanity check: Is WiMAX almost here and will it unlock the next stage of the Internet?
During this decade, few technologies have been as widely hyped and as broadly anticipated as WiMAX. But how close is it to commercial availability, what will the real world WiMAX features look...
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 28, 2007, 8:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by TheGooch1
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Sanity check: The four trends that will change PCs and computing over the next two years
The Intel Developer Forum is a regular harbinger of the hot new technologies that will soon impact the computing industry, and based on IDF 2007, TechRepublic's Jason Hiner sees four important...
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 21, 2007, 3:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by Geko
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10 great ways to hack and trick-out your USB flash drive
LifeHacker has a nice piece called LifeHacker Top 10: USB thumb drive tricks. Some of the instructions could be a little better, and they should include some more screenshots, but this is...
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 19, 2007, 9:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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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 harvey jay
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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
