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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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Mobile credit card processing made easy
William Lewis highlights two easy options for getting started in the credit card game and staying mobile in the process: Square and GoPayment.
Posted by William Lewis | February 14, 2012, 6:51 AM PST | Latest comment by Will Lewis
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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 | Latest comment by huwtomos
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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 projectonthego
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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 | Latest comment by jeb.hoge@...
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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 raj.tripathi
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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 wizard57m-cnet
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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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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 mitch_mccarley@...
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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device
Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 3, 2013, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by simonschilder
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Configure Samsung's S Voice for a more efficient mobile experience
Jack Wallen highlights some of the S Voice capability, and how you can use this tool to make your mobile experience even more efficient.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 10, 2012, 6:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by brooks@...
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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 alifaizan
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Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen tips and tricks
Jack Wallen highlights some S Pen features that will help you make the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 20, 2012, 7:06 AM PST | Latest comment by corleyman@...
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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 englandrugbyfaninthesun
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Connect your iPhone to Microsoft Office 365
Office 365, the cloud-based collaboration platform from Microsoft, can actually be iPhone-friendly. Will Kelly shows you how to connect your iPhone to Office 365.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 19, 2012, 9:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by vlaverick
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Troubleshoot Contacts and Calendar sync between Android and Exchange
Jack Wallen offers some troubleshooting tips for syncing Exchange contacts and calendars on your Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 29, 2012, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Feminaathur
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Learn how to multitask on the Samsung Galaxy Note II
Jack Wallen takes a look at two multitasking features on the Samsung Galaxy Note II: Multi Window and Popup Note.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 3, 2013, 7:39 PM PST | Latest comment by radleym
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Save on your data plan with Onavo Extend
Find out how to extend the value of your existing data plan with the help of Onavo Extend, a free mobile application for both iOS and Android devices.
Posted by Matthew Nawrocki | April 22, 2013, 1:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by jcball5
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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer
Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 25, 2013, 1:58 PM PST | Latest comment by perkinmerchant
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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone
Take a look at some iPhone data center apps, plus peers into the future of the iPhone in the data center.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 30, 2013, 9:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by jcbronson@...
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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 vpnandroid
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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 20, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by jroth420
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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 wizard57m-cnet
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Backup your Android SMS, MMS, and phone logs to Gmail
Jack Wallen takes a look at Backup Message & Call to Email, a free application that can help you save your SMS, MMS, and phone logs to your Gmail account.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 6, 2012, 9:13 AM PST | Latest comment by Rayvens
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How to use the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool
Kris Littlejohn offers a few tips for using the Samsung Galaxy Note II S Pen as a business tool to complete your work faster and more efficiently.
Posted by Kris Littlejohn | December 4, 2012, 12:52 PM PST | Latest comment by siddspain
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Five Samsung Galaxy S III features that might blow you away
Jack Wallen highlights five of the coolest features found in the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 17, 2012, 12:56 PM PDT
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xScope Browser Pro: Full-featured, fast, one-handed browsing
Take a look at how to install and configure xScope Browser Pro, an inexpensive but powerful app for your Android mobile device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 14, 2013, 1:17 PM PDT
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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 O Bloody Hell
