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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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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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Create mind maps with MindNode Touch on the iPhone
MindNode Touch lets you create and manage mind maps on your iPhone. Will Kelly walks through some of the basics of this app.
Posted by Will Kelly | August 8, 2012, 1:26 PM PDT
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Wireless Emergency Alerts: Legit service or spreading fear and panic?
Learn about Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and how to disable them on your mobile device.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | August 6, 2012, 9:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by inet32@...
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Infographic: Samsung leads the smartphone market
According to a Statista infographic by IDC, Samsung has taken the lead in the smartphone market. Has the iPhone finally met its match with the Galaxy S III?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | August 3, 2012, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by AZEducator
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Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy S III: An impressive phone for IT
Find out why Jack Wallen believes the Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy S III will impress end users and IT admins alike.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 2, 2012, 8:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by bstankos
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Find the right data plan for your individual needs
What's the best data plan for your smartphone? Take a look at some findings, and then share your opinion in the discussion thread.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 30, 2012, 4:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by Robiisan
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London calling: More people at Olympics, more stupidity
According to security experts at Venafi, an estimated 67,000 phones will be either lost or stolen at the London Olympics.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 27, 2012, 6:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by RedPete
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RIM patent: Smartphone camera to capture thermal images
RIM submitted a patent application that deals with thermographic augmented reality display in an electronic device. According to Gina Smith, this is one patent to watch.
Posted by Gina Smith | July 26, 2012, 7:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by ITOdeed
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Manage the Google Play Store on your new Android mobile
Jack Wallen looks at some of the differences in the Google Play Store on newer Android phones that come with Ice Cream Sandwich preinstalled.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 24, 2012, 6:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by samfromlv
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HTC Incredible 4G LTE: Big phone in a little package
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks the HTC Incredible 4G LTE might have one of the most suitable names of any mobile device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 20, 2012, 5:53 AM PDT
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Infographic: How the iPhone is changing photojournalism
This infographic by Frugal Dad examines how the iPhone and other smartphone cameras are changing the way we think about photojournalism.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 19, 2012, 5:38 AM PDT
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Manage your SkyDrive account from an iPhone
The Microsoft SkyDrive iOS app is easy to use on the iPhone. Will Kelly highlights some of its useful features.
Posted by Will Kelly | July 18, 2012, 6:58 AM PDT
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Manage call rejecting with your Android smartphone
Jack Wallen walks you through two methods of blocking unwanted calls on your Android smartphone.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 16, 2012, 4:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by micjackz@...
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Infographic: Windows Phone has stopped losing market share
This Statista infographic by comSCore shows the recent stability of Microsoft Windows Phone market share in the United States.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 13, 2012, 6:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by khunter
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Two apps for retrieving mobile network information
Jack Wallen takes a look at IP Info and Network Info II, two free Android apps that put mobile networking information quickly at your fingertips.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 11, 2012, 7:08 AM PDT
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Save time and reduce errors with TextExpander touch
TextExpander touch for the iPhone helps you save frequently-used text for emails and SMS. Will Kelly shows us how to get started with this time-saving app.
Posted by Will Kelly | July 9, 2012, 11:36 AM PDT
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Synchronize Documents To Go with your desktop
Jack Wallen takes a look at how simple it is to sync your documents between your smartphone and your desktop with Documents To Go.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 6, 2012, 8:05 AM PDT
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Create a wiki on your iPhone with WikiTouch
WikiTouch puts a wiki on the iPhone. Will Kelly shows us how to create a mobile wiki with this new class of note-taking application.
Posted by Will Kelly | July 5, 2012, 8:14 AM PDT
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Carat: An Android app detects joule-draining bugs
Michael Kassner has an Android phone, and it's a battery hog. He has found an app that should minimize his angst.
Posted by Michael Kassner | July 2, 2012, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by realsis
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Please, hack my smartphone: Five surefire tips
Alan Wlasuk, managing partner of 403 Web Security, lists the top five smartphone mistakes you can make.
Posted by Guest Contributor | June 29, 2012, 5:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by PLeRuse
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Create unique SMS/MMS popups and quick replies with Glowfly
Glowfly is an Android app that offers control over SMS/MMS notifications. Find out how business users can use Glowfly to make daily life more efficient and reliable.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 26, 2013, 5:26 AM 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
