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Lesser-known Android tips and tricks

Jack Wallen shares five Android tips he’s learned that may improve your mobile computing experience. He covers using voice activation, the power strip widget, 3D maps, and more.

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Migrate Outlook contacts to your Android phone

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for migrating your Outlook contacts to your Android phone if you're using IMAP or POP3.

Posted by Jack Wallen | February 13, 2012, 8:28 AM PST
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Three apps for the traveling consultant

Scott Lowe highlights three apps that help IT consultants on the go.

Posted by Scott Lowe | February 10, 2012, 8:24 AM PST | Latest comment by golfer@...
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Three protective cases for different smartphone needs

William Lewis takes a look at three protective cases for your smartphone: The Callet, the iPhone 4/4S Soft Touch Pong, and the OtterBox lineup.

Posted by William Lewis | February 9, 2012, 8:53 AM PST
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The phabulous phablet: A new form factor arrives with the Galaxy Note

Deb Shinder spent some time with the Samsung Galaxy Note at CES 2012. Find out what thinks about this phablet.

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 7, 2012, 5:41 AM PST | Latest comment by chdchan@...

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A look inside one independent consultant's mobile arsenal

Scott Lowe shares what he likes and dislikes about the devices in his mobile arsenal, and he lists three possible purchases to add to his collection in 2012.

Posted by Scott Lowe | February 2, 2012, 8:02 AM PST | Latest comment by Scott Lowe
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HTC Rezound: Lost in the crowd but a solid contender

Find out why Deb Shinder says the HTC Rezound is currently a top contender for a phone replacement when it's time to renew her contract.

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 1, 2012, 6:14 AM PST | Latest comment by arfneto
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What's in your Google Wallet?

Joshua Burke gives his take on Google Wallet and a projected outlook for NFC standards.

Posted by Joshua Burke | January 26, 2012, 2:09 PM PST | Latest comment by david.hunt@...
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Infographic: The power of mobile

This ClickSoftware infographic examines some of the benefits of mobile workforce management.

Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 24, 2012, 7:57 AM PST
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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 23, 2012, 9:06 AM PST | Latest comment by paulhjones
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Vote for the worst smartphone name

It seems that smartphone manufacturers are having a difficult time coming up with compelling names for new devices. Take the poll to vote for the worst smartphone name offender.

Posted by Toni Bowers | January 19, 2012, 11:17 AM PST | Latest comment by AudeKhatru
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Consumer trend shows Apple closing the gap on Android

Joshua Burke takes a look at a recent Nielson Wire report and gives his own predictions for Apple vs. Android in the smartphone market in 2012.

Posted by Joshua Burke | January 19, 2012, 10:48 AM PST | Latest comment by Pravat
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Automate your Motorola Razr with Smart Actions

Jack Wallen highlights the built-in Smart Actions application, which allows you to control how your Motorola Droid Razr will react in certain situations.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 17, 2012, 11:58 AM PST
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Five best smartphone accessories for the on-the-go IT pro

Jack Wallen lists the five most important smartphone accessories for the mobile IT professional.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 13, 2012, 7:28 AM PST | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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Infographic: Android vs. iOS mobile security

This infographic shows the security features of Android and iOS mobile devices, including their strengths and weaknesses.

Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 12, 2012, 9:02 AM PST | Latest comment by ed@...
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Motorola Lapdock 100: Disappointing, but great potential

Donovan Colbert thinks the Motorola Lapdock 100 is a nice piece of equipment, but he's disappointed that the Mobile View displays HD apps in Gingerbread resolution.

Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 11, 2012, 12:33 PM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Chrome to Phone: Interact with your mobile Android device from your desktop

Jack Wallen believes the free Chrome to Phone application is the easiest way to send URLs and pasted text from your desktop to your Android phone.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 9, 2012, 2:36 PM PST
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Galaxy Nexus facial recognition doesn't recognize me when I'm drunk

Sonja Thompson recounts her experience with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus facial recognition software.

Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 5, 2012, 10:45 AM PST | Latest comment by david.urano@...
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HTC Rezound: The good, the bad, the hype

Jack Wallen reviews the HTC Rezound by Verizon. Find out why he thinks it's an amazing mobile experience, minus the sound quality nirvana.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2012, 7:40 AM PST
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Every company should envy the Apple experience

Scott Lowe shares his customer service and support experience at an Apple store when he upgraded to the iPhone 4S.

Posted by Scott Lowe | January 3, 2012, 6:02 AM PST | Latest comment by TNT@...
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Apps of the month (December 2011): CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, and more

In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features four useful mobile applications: CamCard, Splashtop Remote Desktop, Tie & Mirror, and Norton Snap QR Code Reader.

Posted by Scott Lowe | December 30, 2011, 5:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Iris_1990

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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone

The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.

Posted by Jack Wallen | September 10, 2010, 11:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by abdielt03
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The five best Android calendar apps

If the built-in calendar app for your Android device doesn't fill all of your needs, Jack Wallen says one of these apps and widgets should do the trick.

Posted by Jack Wallen | September 24, 2010, 11:59 PM PDT | Latest comment by agirardello
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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone

The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 21, 2011, 11:49 AM PST | Latest comment by kelly-wilson
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How to manage the contacts on your Android phone

Jack Wallen shares some tips on how Android device owners can keep their contacts list under control. Two of the tips are specific to the Samsung Captivate line.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 5, 2011, 2:41 PM PST | Latest comment by Galane

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Pros and cons of jailbreaking or rooting your smartphone

If jailbreaking/rooting might compromise the phone's security and void the warranty, why are some smartphone owners doing it? Deb Shinder outlines the benefits and more of the drawbacks of...

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | August 20, 2010, 8:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by markmak
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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN

Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | August 15, 2011, 9:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by vpnchoice
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Five best smartphone accessories for the on-the-go IT pro

Jack Wallen lists the five most important smartphone accessories for the mobile IT professional.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 13, 2012, 7:28 AM PST | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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How to side-load apps on your Android device

Donovan Colbert offers a how-to guide for backing up an application from one Android device and side-loading it onto another.

Posted by Donovan Colbert | July 18, 2011, 8:40 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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The phabulous phablet: A new form factor arrives with the Galaxy Note

Deb Shinder spent some time with the Samsung Galaxy Note at CES 2012. Find out what thinks about this phablet.

Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 7, 2012, 5:41 AM PST | Latest comment by chdchan@...
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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone

Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.

Posted by Jack Wallen | March 4, 2011, 12:54 PM PST | Latest comment by njcabral@...
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Share apps with another Android phone owner

Recommending apps to your contacts who have Android devices is easy with Share Apps and Bump. Jack Wallen explains how to use these free tools to share Android apps.

Posted by Jack Wallen | February 24, 2011, 8:30 AM PST | Latest comment by Life_isfun
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Add a second Exchange account to your iPhone 4

Apple has added support for multiple Exchange accounts on the devices that support iOS4. Scott Lowe walks you through how to add another Exchange account to your iPhone.

Posted by Scott Lowe | August 19, 2010, 8:12 AM PDT
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Install software from outside the Android Market on your Android phone

Even though there are thousands of titles in the Android Market, there's still a lot of great software that isn't available in the Market. Here's how to install a non-Market application on your...

Posted by Jack Wallen | February 11, 2011, 11:07 PM PST | Latest comment by innocentmonda
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Are antivirus applications necessary on the Android mobile platform?

To install antivirus applications or not to install antivirus apps is a conundrum that confounds some Android mobile users. Jack Wallen weighs in on this debate.

Posted by Jack Wallen | April 29, 2011, 1:35 PM PDT | Latest comment by aminlove.87@...
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Connect to Samba shares from Android with AndSMB

AndSMB is a free app that allows you to connect an Android device to a Samba share. Jack Wallen shows Android users how easy it is to install and configure AndSMB.

Posted by Jack Wallen | May 6, 2011, 11:38 AM PDT
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Infographic: Android vs. iOS mobile security

This infographic shows the security features of Android and iOS mobile devices, including their strengths and weaknesses.

Posted by Sonja Thompson | January 12, 2012, 9:02 AM PST | Latest comment by ed@...
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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.

Posted by Jack Wallen | January 23, 2012, 9:06 AM PST | Latest comment by paulhjones
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Vote for the worst smartphone name

It seems that smartphone manufacturers are having a difficult time coming up with compelling names for new devices. Take the poll to vote for the worst smartphone name offender.

Posted by Toni Bowers | January 19, 2012, 11:17 AM PST | Latest comment by AudeKhatru
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A look inside one independent consultant's mobile arsenal

Scott Lowe shares what he likes and dislikes about the devices in his mobile arsenal, and he lists three possible purchases to add to his collection in 2012.

Posted by Scott Lowe | February 2, 2012, 8:02 AM PST | Latest comment by Scott Lowe
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10 Android apps that could get you fired

Sure, you can download all the apps you want on your personal devices. However, if you download the following Android apps on your business phone or tablet, you could get in a lot of hot water at...

Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 15, 2011, 1:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by thamasonpaine11

White Papers

Prevent Your Next Server Room Mishap With Proper Monitoring

Check out this white paper to learn more about monitoring systems and how they can help prevent your next server room mishap.

From: APC by Schneider Electric
Read more
White Papers

Implementing energy-efficient data centers

The cost of powering data centers is a substantial operating expense that can and should be managed. This white paper explains how to design data centers in a way that minimizes their electrical...

From: APC by Schneider Electric
Download Now