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Sonja Thompson
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Sonja Thompson
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Better organize the app drawer on your Droid Bionic
Jack Wallen walks you through the creation of app drawer groups, so that it's easier to find the apps you need on your Droid Bionic.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2012, 7:08 AM PDT
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Three free apps for securely signing documents with your iPhone
eSignatures are a secure way for mobile workers to sign important documents. Will Kelly highlights three free apps that allow you to sign documents with your iPhone.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 14, 2012, 1:36 PM PDT
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Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center
Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | May 10, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by dmswift@...
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Advanced Siri tips for daily usage
Jack Wallen provides some quick tips for using Siri and taking the voice-activated system to newer, more powerful levels.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 8, 2012, 4:52 AM PDT
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Take documents on the road with FileHound
Scott Lowe demonstrates how to use Splashtop FileHound and Streamer to connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC for file manipulation.
Posted by Scott Lowe | May 7, 2012, 9:07 AM PDT
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Samsung announces Galaxy S3 with enterprise features
Samsung's latest foray into the smartphone field is the Galaxy S3. Here's a first look at the features that will benefit the enterprise.
Posted by Gina Smith | May 4, 2012, 4:55 AM PDT
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How have you killed your smartphone?
Sonja Thompson's mother killed her smartphone by accidentally dropping it in the toilet. Do you have a story that can beat that?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 2, 2012, 7:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by thehooligan@...
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Infographic: Little games, big business
This infographic highlights two monolithic game developers and how many of us could be gaming at any given point in time.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | May 1, 2012, 6:50 AM PDT
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Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile
Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 30, 2012, 7:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by cloudbuster
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Configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone
Jack Wallen provides some configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone, from making it more efficient to disabling it entirely.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 26, 2012, 12:13 PM PDT
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Touch screen, app addiction, and Angry Birds elbow
If you play too many games on your smartphone or tablet touch screens, will you get Angry Birds elbow?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 24, 2012, 9:44 AM PDT
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Verizon's HopeLine funds scholarship program for abused women
Brandy Courtade discusses the Verizon Wireless Women's Empowerment Scholarship and encourages techies to take part in creating change.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | April 23, 2012, 5:24 AM PDT
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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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Deploying internal apps on an iPhone
Scott Lowe walks through the steps that you need to take when deploying internal apps for iPhone users.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 18, 2012, 1:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by eljaywilson
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AlarmDroid offers a lot of features for a free Android app
Brandy Courtade takes a look at some of the many features and options available with AlarmDroid, a free Android alarm clock app that goes beyond what you might expect.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | April 17, 2012, 4:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Infographic: The true cost of an iPhone
What are you willing to pay Apple's smartphones? This infographic, developed by Madeline Harris, outlines the true cost of an iPhone.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 16, 2012, 12:19 PM PDT | Latest comment by myangeldust
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Classic Notes provides useful features for business users
Brandy Courtade takes a look at Classic Notes + App Box, which is an invaluable tool for everyday and business use.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | April 13, 2012, 6:48 PM PDT
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Tips to make your iPhone 4S experience more efficient
Jack Wallen provides some handy iPhone tips, including home screen organization, App Tray controls, killing rogue running apps, and managing your volume rocker switch.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 11, 2012, 9:16 PM PDT | Latest comment by jackneo
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Infographic: The maturation of iOS and Android OS
This infographic by Lookout Mobile Security shows the history of iOS and Android, as well as the projected sales growth through 2012.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | April 9, 2012, 6:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by marthill
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Three free apps to get the most out of your battery life
Brandy Courtade highlights three free Android apps that, when used in conjunction with one another, help extend her smartphone battery life.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | April 6, 2012, 7:04 PM PDT | Latest comment by xamountofwords
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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
