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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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Review: ConnectBot SSH client for Android
The ConnectBot SHH client allows you to connect to your Linux machines from anywhere your Android phone can get a signal. Linux expert Jack Wallen calls this a must-have app.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 4, 2010, 4:36 PM PDT
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Review: Monitor servers remotely with the ServerUp Android app
ServerUp is for any network administrator with an Android phone who requires 24/7 server monitoring capability. Jack Wallen provides details about this app's features.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 3, 2010, 6:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Forrester: RIM rules security roost
Apple's iPhone and iPad are increasingly being adopted in the enterprise and secure enough for most firms, but high-security companies are likely to stick with Research in Motion's BlackBerry...
Posted by Larry Dignan | August 2, 2010, 9:39 PM PDT
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Smartphone camera shopping tips
Deb Shinder discusses which features to look for in a smartphone camera and which phones are regarded as having the best cameras.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 30, 2010, 5:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by irivlin
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The myriad business uses for smartphone cameras
Smartphone cameras are no longer just for the consumer market -- the cameras can also be useful business tools. Deb Shinder lists good business reasons to have a camera on your phone.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 29, 2010, 5:50 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Koch
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Review: LogMeIn Ignition for Android smartphones
LogMeIn Ignition is a robust option for remotely accessing and controlling multiple Mac or PC computers via your Android smartphone.
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 23, 2010, 8:29 PM PDT | Latest comment by mdeans@...
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Review: Locale Android app silences your phone at the right times
With the Locale app, Android power users can prevent their phone from ringing at specific times, such as during an important meeting. Jack Wallen offers this review of Locale.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 21, 2010, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by jred
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Did Apple iPhone 4 flap delay long-rumored Verizon Wireless debut?
The flap swirling around the Apple iPhone 4 antenna and Steve Jobs' defense of the device may have delayed a long-rumored move to Verizon Wireless, according to an analyst.
Posted by Larry Dignan | July 19, 2010, 10:22 PM PDT | Latest comment by fdhdfgh
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Google wants us all to be mobile app developers
Google's App Inventor for Android development tool does not require users to have any programming knowledge. Here's a brief overview of how it works.
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 14, 2010, 9:40 PM PDT | Latest comment by captainpj
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Get the most out of the Swype text-entry technology
Deb Shinder offers tips and tricks for using Swype, a fast way to enter text in smartphones' on-screen keyboards.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | July 13, 2010, 5:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by Graham@...
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Video calling apps for the iPhone 4
As with the HTC EVO 4G on Android, there are two solid video calling options available for the iPhone 4. Shawn Morton looks at FaceTime and Fring for the iPhone 4.
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 12, 2010, 10:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Lulugreen
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Review: Palm Pre Plus 3G Mobile Hotspot
IT pros who are often in the field or who require an almost always-on connection may want to check out the Palm Pre Plus Mobile Hotspot feature.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 9, 2010, 1:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by joepierce1988
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Review: android-vnc-viewer application
If you want to control the desktop of a target machine via your Android smartphone, the free android-vnc-viewer application might fit your needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 9, 2010, 11:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by sivgu01
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Is the iPhone 4 becoming Apple's Windows Vista?
Between antenna problems and app store hacks, ZDNet's Sam Diaz thinks the iPhone 4 is starting to feel like an outcast in the iPhone portfolio - kind of like Windows Vista was for Microsoft.
Posted by Sam Diaz | July 7, 2010, 1:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Mobile news: Apple sells 1.7m, Verizon to get iPhone, Gingerbread on the way
Shawn Morton highlights the latest mobile news, including reports that Verizon Wireless will get the iPhone in January 2011, Gingerbread is slated to come to high-end Android devices in the fall,...
Posted by Shawn Morton | July 1, 2010, 7:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by yobtaf
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iPhone 4 rollout: Buy, wait, or pass?
Do you plan to buy the iPhone 4, wait until the mania has subsided, or pass on Apple's latest device? Share the reasons for your decision with the TechRepublic community.
Posted by Mary Weilage | June 24, 2010, 7:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by scharina1
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Analysts drool over Apple iPhone 4 upgrade cycle
Apple's iPhone 4 is about to land and analysts are tripping over themselves to gauge the power of what's expected to be the company's strongest upgrade cycle ever.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 23, 2010, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by tracy.walters@...
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Poll: What are your first impressions of iOS 4?
iOS 4, Apple's latest iPhone OS, is now available. If you have downloaded iOS 4, take these quick polls to let us know your thoughts about the software update.
Posted by Mary Weilage | June 21, 2010, 3:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by zclayton2
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Sybase: Apple's iPhone 4 likely to solidify enterprise traction
Apple's upcoming iPhone 4 is likely to increase the device's usage in the enterprise, according to a survey commissioned by Sybase and conducted by Zogby International.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 21, 2010, 9:12 AM PDT
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Tiered mobile data plans accelerate: Verizon Wireless to follow AT&T's lead
Verizon Wireless is following AT&T's lead and cooking up tiered data plans. The all you can eat mobile data buffet is history.
Posted by Larry Dignan | June 18, 2010, 1:31 PM PDT | Latest comment by bsherman_04@...
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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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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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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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Quick Tip: Start using widgets on your Android device
Widgets provide easy shortcuts to Android program functions. Find out how to start using these time savers.
Posted by Scott Matteson | June 3, 2013, 10:50 AM PDT
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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 psrai
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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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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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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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Standardize your Android contact phone number format with Twitch
Organize all of your Android contact phone numbers into a standard format with the help of Twitch! Contacts Formatter.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 28, 2013, 2:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by danweis
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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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Top four Android voice recorder applications
After combing through numerous Android recording apps, Jack Wallen lists his top four favorite and why.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 23, 2013, 12:48 PM PDT | Latest comment by briesmith
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Access Gmail using IMAP from your iPhone 5
Follow these simple steps to setup Gmail to use IMAP on your iPhone.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 6, 2013, 7:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by partner_mark@...
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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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Easily forward calls and SMS on Android phones
Jack Wallen highlights two Android apps that allow you to easily forward calls and SMS -- Simple Call Forwarding and SMS Forwarding.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 25, 2012, 9:44 AM PDT
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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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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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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 longford4@...
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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
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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
