Tablets in the Enterprise
Tablets are the hottest new form factor in computing and offer people a new way to interface with data and applications. TechRepublic examines how tablets can be put to use in a business environment.
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Surface RT for education: Is it worth it?
Microsoft recently unveiled a new initiative for the education sector, but is it worth it? Take a look at some of the other top tablet contenders and weigh in with your thoughts.
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Use your Samsung Galaxy Note tablet as a digitizer for your PC
Jack Wallen explains how to install the SPenDigitizer application and begin using your Samsung Galaxy Note tablet as a digitizer for your PC.
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Microsoft Office lands on iOS
Patrick Gray takes a look at Microsoft Office Mobile, a long-rumored version of Microsoft Office for iOS devices.
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Mobile collaboration with the Huddle iOS app
Huddle, a SaaS-based collaboration platform, is challenging SharePoint on the iPad with a newly updated iOS app.
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Top iPad apps for IT managers
This list of top iPad apps show that IT managers can do much of their job anytime, anywhere from their iPad.
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Windows RT nightmare: Displaying the Libraries view
Donovan Colbert recounts his difficulty trying to display the Libraries view in the File Explorer navigation pane in Windows RT.
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Take advantage of Google Now on your Android tablet
Google Now isn't just for smartphones. You can now take advantage of this predictive tool on your tablet with Android 4.1 or better. Jack Wallen explains how to get the most out of Google Now.
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IBM MobileFirst combines mobile technology and strategy
IBM recently launched IBM MobileFirst, a suite of mobile technologies and services targeting SMBs and large enterprises.
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Transfer files between your Android tablet and PC using Wi-Fi
Find out how to transfer files between your PC and Android tablet with the WiFi File Transfer application.
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What's next for Windows RT?
According to Patrick Gray, recent indicators hold several clues as to the fate of Windows RT, with both positive and negative signs for the future of this variant of Windows 8.
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Access Office 365 with an Android tablet: Lync and SharePoint
Will Kelly provides an overview of Lync and SharePoint options for Android tablets.
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Manage your Zoho Invoice account from your Android tablet
Use the Zoho Invoices and Time Tracking app on your Android tablet to make sure your client invoicing is always on time and at your fingertips.
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Manage projects on your iPad with LiquidPlanner
LiquidPlanner recently updated their iOS app to include support for checklists. Will Kelly reviews the mobile app.
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Lessons for any company considering a tablet deployment
Patrick Gray offers some lessons that were learned about tablet deployment during a shopping trip at a retail store.
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Leading tablet feature-to-feature comparison chart
Jack Wallen breaks down the feature offerings of four of the leading tablets in the United States.
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Fact sheet: Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Take a look at some of the facts surrounding Google's flagship 7" tablet, the Google Nexus 7 (2013).
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Eight quick tips for the Motorola Xoom tablet
Jack Wallen offers eight quick tips for working with the Verizon-branded 4G Motorola Xoom tablet.
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Take control of your Samsung Galaxy Note tablet with the S Pen Toolbox
Find out why Jack Wallen believes the S Pen Toolbox offers the perfect compliment to the built-in S Pen features on your Samsung Galaxy Note tablet.
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Three ways to optimize your Android tablet for work productivity
Take a look at three ways that you can turn your tablet into an optimized productivity-boosting tool.
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Let Power Saving Mode keep your battery from draining too quickly
Jack Wallen shows you how you can use Power Saving Mode to help conserve your battery life. He also recommends a widget for re-enabling services.
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Zoho Writer: A solid tool to create documents on your Android tablet
Find out why Jack Wallen believes Zoho Writer is a solid tool for the creation of documents on your Android tablet.
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Improve the efficiency of your Android tablet's built-in email client
Jack Wallen provides several tips for improving the efficiency of the built-in email client on your Android tablet.
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Another free office suite for Android: Olive Office
Jack Wallen takes a look at Olive Office Premium, a free office suite application for your mobile Android device.
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Get a handy (code-friendly) text editor for your Android tablet
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that DroidEdit is a great tool for any developer or admin who needs to troubleshoot code on the go.
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Access Office 365 with an Android tablet: Lync and SharePoint
Will Kelly provides an overview of Lync and SharePoint options for Android tablets.
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Linux on a tablet: Hurry up and wait?
Patrick Gray takes a look at the upcoming Ubuntu tablet and explains why he'll wait for their second generation device.
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Share files between your Android tablet and desktop with File Expert
Jack Wallen takes a look at File Expert, an Android application that allows you to easily transfer files between your tablet and your desktop.
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GoodReader for iPad: An inexpensive, powerful app for the enterprise
Paul Strobeck takes an introductory look at GoodReader for iPad, an inexpensive app that's become a primary tool in his enterprise.
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Add SkyDrive cloud storage to your Android tablet
Jack Wallen discusses how to install, configure, and use Microsoft's SkyDrive app on an Android tablet.
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Use RDP Remote Desktop iFreeRDP on your iPad to access a remote PC
Will Kelly walks through setting up Remote Desktop iFreeRDP, a free iPad app that uses Windows Terminal Services to access remote PCs.