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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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Android debate: Continued growth or stagnation ahead?
Android is showing signs of both continued momentum and trouble ahead. Join this week's Great Debate as we argue the future of Android.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 11, 2011, 8:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Video: Steve Jobs narrating "Here's to the Crazy Ones" tribute
Hear Steve Jobs narrate "Here's to the Crazy Ones" commercial from Apple's Think Different campaign. It's fitting since Steve was part of the club.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 6, 2011, 8:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by michaellashinsky@...
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The Tale of Steve Jobs and the Five Dragons
Steve Jobs resurrected Apple by slaying five dragons. See how he did it. This reprint of a 2010 article is published in honor of Steve Jobs' passing.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011, 11:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by infosifra
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Steve Jobs has passed away, tech world mourns
Steve Jobs, the long-time CEO and co-founder of Apple, has died. Here is the official statement from Apple, a note from Bill Gates, and more.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011, 5:22 PM PDT | Latest comment by abitcrazynaz
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Video: iPhone's new Siri voice recognition in action
The Siri natural language voice recognition is arguably the most interesting new thing in the iPhone 4S. Take a look at two videos of how it works.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 5, 2011, 9:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by markavo
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TechRepublic live analysis: Apple iPhone 4S event
TechRepublic will provide live commentary of Apple's iPhone event from a business and IT perspective on Tuesday at 1:00PM Eastern.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 4, 2011, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by agrajag
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Oracle Big Data Appliance: Data so big it's scary?
With the new Oracle Big Data Appliance, Oracle will commercialize NoSQL and Hadoop for cloud-powered big data analytics.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 3, 2011, 10:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by viveka
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Ellison: The cloud still needs a big engine
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison didn't say much about the cloud in his big keynote for Openworld 2011, but much was implied.
Posted by Jason Hiner | October 3, 2011, 6:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by albayaaabc@...
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What the IT department will look like in 2015
The IT department of 2015 will have fewer full-time staff members, will hire more consultants, and will focus on software, mobile, and the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 28, 2011, 10:56 PM PDT | Latest comment by j.tamblyn
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Debating HP: Fixed or doomed?
In this week's Great Debate, TechRepublic's Jason Hiner and ZDNet's Larry Dignan will debate HP's latest CEO change and the future of the company.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 27, 2011, 9:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by doug@...
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TechRepublic Live 2011: High-impact knowledge sharing for IT pros
Don't call TechRepublic Live 2011 a "conference." It is more like the TechRepublic site turned into a physical reality for three days.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 26, 2011, 4:59 PM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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IBM: The greatest innovator you never hear about?
For innovation, IBM has been the undisputed leader according to one important metric for 18 years straight. Learn how the company does it.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 23, 2011, 1:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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Talking computer will change the world; promises not to kill you
IBM's Watson computer has made a major breakthrough in human speech and is about to use it to help solve real world problems.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 22, 2011, 2:12 PM PDT | Latest comment by importexporthomestudy.com
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Infographic: The innovations that led to the iPhone
Take a look at a visual history of the people, products, and ideas that led to the modern iPhone, and all smartphones in general.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 22, 2011, 6:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by sarai1313@...
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Windows 8 debate: Right direction or wrong direction?
Now that we know a lot more about Windows 8, it's time to discuss the implications. Come join a live online debate at 2:00PM Eastern on Tuesday.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 20, 2011, 8:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by mhickok@...
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You vote: Have Android tablets been a disappointment?
Android tablets went into 2011 with sky high expectations and have taken market share from the iPad, but are they a success? Cast your vote.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 13, 2011, 9:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by gmichael52@...
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10 techies to follow to immediately make Google+ more useful
Google+ now has a suggested user list, including tech picks. Unfortunately, it's not very good. Here's who to follow instead.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 9, 2011, 9:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by rodolfoop@...
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Backupify extends Google Apps with one-click export tool
Backupify is about to launch a new utility that will allow companies to export all data from a Google Apps account with a single click.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 7, 2011, 10:30 AM PDT
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The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks
Jason Hiner offers his top picks for iPhone apps that can help you work smarter and improve your productivity.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 6, 2011, 11:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by defendor
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TechRepublic makes discussions faster and easier to navigate
Check out the new "Dynamic Navigation" feature that TechRepublic launched to improve the forums, and learn a few useful keyboard shortcuts.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 2, 2011, 11:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by JJFitz
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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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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 jasonhiner
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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
