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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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Ford's sweeping car redesign packs a lot of IT
Ford revealed its major redesign of the automobile this week with the Evos concept car. The design includes deep integration of IT and the cloud.
Posted by Jason Hiner | September 1, 2011, 5:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Future iPhone concept: Laser keyboard and holographic display
Could the iPhone emerge as a PC replacement by using a holographic display and laser keyboard? See a compelling concept of that idea from Aatma Studio.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 31, 2011, 8:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by rpollard@...
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TouchPad lives! HP's spin-off PC unit may resurrect it
The HP TouchPad may not be as dead as we thought. It turns out that HP's soon-to-be spun-off PC unit could throw it a lifeline.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 30, 2011, 11:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by sperry532@...
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TechRepublic Live 2011 will be free to the first 100 registrants
TechRepublic is hosting a free tech event in Louisville on September 28-30, 2011, but seating is limited. Reserve your spot today to get a seat at one of the best conversations in IT.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 30, 2011, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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Quad-core Windows 8 tablets could come to developers this fall
A new report suggests that Microsoft is close to having a build of Windows 8 running on quad-core tablet hardware, and it may soon give away units to developers.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 26, 2011, 9:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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Five ways Apple will never be the same without Jobs as CEO
You're going to hear lots of reasons why Apple will continue its current momentum even without Steve Jobs as CEO. Here's the counterpoint.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 25, 2011, 12:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes the reins
Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple. Tim Cook will be his successor. Jobs plans to stay on as Chairman of the Board.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 24, 2011, 5:09 PM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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Can Lenovo inject productivity into Android tablets?
See how Lenovo is using a combination of hardware and software to make Android tablets more productive with its new 10-inch ThinkPad Tablet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 24, 2011, 3:12 PM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
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In defeat, the HP TouchPad turns into a hit
The HP TouchPad's legacy will be unfulfilled potential and going out in a blaze of fire-sale glory. Read Jason Hiner's obituary of Hewlett Packard's short-lived tablet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 22, 2011, 11:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by elangomatt
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GE thumbs its nose at outsourcing, builds world-class data center
While most companies are rushing to outsource as much of their IT as possible, GE just made a huge investment in its IT operations with one of the world's state-of-the-art data centers.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 18, 2011, 8:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by MJB2012
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Four ways the Google-Motorola deal will change the tech industry
While Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility won't be one of the most expensive acquisitions of this era, it will be one the tech industry's most influential events.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 16, 2011, 2:11 PM PDT | Latest comment by VeronicaT
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Will Google-Motorola deal drive Microsoft toward HTC or Nokia?
The Google-Motorola deal will shake up the Android ecosystem. In fact, it may drive one of the vendors into Microsoft's waiting arms.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 15, 2011, 7:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by Richard Turpin
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Tablets at work: Disney uses iPads to drive construction project
The usefulness of tablets in business is overhyped, but they can be great in specialized cases. Check out this example of Disney Imagineers using iPads in a construction project at Walt Disney World.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 12, 2011, 2:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Engineer of original IBM PC declares end of PC era
One of the engineers who designed the original IBM PC -- which turns 30 on August 12 -- says the PC era is over. Jason Hiner argues that the post-PC era is actually still "coming soon."
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 11, 2011, 2:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by andrew232006
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Microsoft's one big opportunity in mobile
Microsoft is desperately playing catch-up in the mobile market. But, there's one big move that Microsoft could still make to lull buyers away from Android and Apple devices.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 8, 2011, 1:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by barthenson
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Tech scoreboard: Google's pity party, Adobe goes HTML5
Here is a scoreboard of the winners and losers in tech for the week ending August 5. See why Adobe, Apple, Research in Motion, and Google made the list.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 5, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by SoftwareArchitect
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Utopian convergence of PC and mobile: How far away is it?
Connected professionals are carrying too many devices. But, make no mistake, convergence is coming and it will have seismic effects for both users and the tech industry.
Posted by Jason Hiner | August 2, 2011, 11:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by jfreedle2@...
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Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers
Google's Chromebooks showed some early sales momentum among consumers, but in order to capture business users and consumers in the long term, three things will have to be fixed.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 29, 2011, 2:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by jfreedle2@...
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Tech scoreboard: Winners and losers of the week, July 29
Here's the first installment of our new scoreboard of the winners and losers of the week in tech. See why Microsoft, Apple, RIM, and Google made the list and what their scores were.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 29, 2011, 3:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by jkiernan@...
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Tablets are for people who hate computers
Tablets may be stealing some of the thunder from traditional PC sales, but that doesn't mean they're for everyone. If you're already proficient with a PC, you may be disappointed by a tablet.
Posted by Jason Hiner | July 26, 2011, 7:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by mrdelurk@...
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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 Murtini Nguyen
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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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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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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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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
