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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 feels like an iPad, but smaller
Find out why Donovan Colbert believes that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 offers the most iPad-like Android experience thus far.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 29, 2012, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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The best feature of the new iPad: The iPad 2 price drop
According to Patrick Gray, the best thing about the new iPad is the 20% drop in sticker price for the iPad 2.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 28, 2012, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by BillGates_z
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Kingsoft Office: Finally, a real Office suite for Android tablets
Find out why Jack Wallen is so impressed with Kingsoft Office, a free mobile application for Android tablets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 27, 2012, 11:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by AtlantaTerry
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Voice options with Hacker's Keyboard and Dolphin Browser HD's Sonar
Make text entry on your tablet easy with voice options. Brandy Courtade highlights Hacker's Keyboard voice input and Dolphin Browser HD's Sonar voice command features.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | March 26, 2012, 4:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by xamountofwords
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Six reasons why tablets will replace desk phones
Are tablets going to replace the corporate desk phone? Will Kelly believes that the pieces are coming together to make this a sensible option for many companies.
Posted by Will Kelly | March 23, 2012, 6:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by ChyrillStucker
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Windows 8: One device to rule them all?
Patrick Gray discusses Microsoft's patent for a dockable tablet. Do you think this will be the one device to rule them all for enterprise tablet users?
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 22, 2012, 3:22 PM PDT | Latest comment by grayknight-22253692004129760887070084760051
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Chrome Beta is just another browser choice for Android
Donovan Colbert compares the native Android browser with Chrome Beta for Android, using Google Docs as the experimental app. Find out why he's not impressed.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 21, 2012, 12:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Tablets as patient portals for healthcare
In this guest post by Kevin Tye, imagine a not-so-distant future where tablets act as a patient portal for healthcare needs.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | March 20, 2012, 12:10 PM PDT
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Turn your tablet into a pad of paper with Antipaper Notes
One of Jack Wallen's favorite apps for taking notes on his Android tablet is Antipaper Notes. Here's a closer look at this useful tool.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 19, 2012, 8:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by Nashphil
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How and when to charge your tablet battery
Jack Wallen provides some tips for maximizing your tablet battery for a life of extended mobility.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 16, 2012, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Adelejukerberg
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Manage company iPads with the iPhone Configuration Utility
Jacob Bradshaw highlights the iPhone Configuration Utility and how you can use it to secure and manage iPads in your organization.
Posted by Jacob Bradshaw | March 15, 2012, 12:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by Donna Culff Systems Admin
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Windows 8 tablet: Split personality OS is a potential killer feature
Some reviewers think the Windows 8 OS has a split personality, which is incongruent, but Patrick Gray thinks that could be a potential killer feature.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 14, 2012, 7:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by wdewey@...
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Business travel with the iPad: Challenges and solutions
R. Paul Singh suggests some third-party apps that will benefit business users who are traveling with their iPad.
Posted by R. Paul Singh | March 13, 2012, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by danbi
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Get Box on your Android tablet to share, store, and collaborate
Until March 23, 2012, Box offers 50GB of free, lifetime storage. Jack Wallen discusses how to install and work with Box on a tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 12, 2012, 9:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by The Cars Forever
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Incorporating a tablet into a productive work day
The iPad augments and enhances how Patrick Gray works. Find out how he incorporates his tablet into his work day.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 7, 2012, 5:00 PM PST | Latest comment by 0426bert
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ICS update fixes some problems with ASUS TF101 but creates others
Donovan Colbert updated his ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 to Android 4.x (aka Ice Cream Sandwich). Find out what issues it solved and what problems it created.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 6, 2012, 3:10 PM PST | Latest comment by Odie1966
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Tackling the mobile challenge of tablets in local government
Paul Strobeck discusses the introduction and challenges of tablets within the local government from an IT perspective.
Posted by Paul Strobeck | March 5, 2012, 10:39 AM PST
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BYOD? Forget about it!
Scott Lowe highlights a few reasons why organizations might want to put the kabosh on BYOD initiatives, particularly when it comes to mobile devices.
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 2, 2012, 4:38 AM PST | Latest comment by cshuey
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How to use your tablet and Google+ as a remote training tool
Brandy Courtade thinks tablets are a great remote training tool. Find out how to video conference on both iOS and Android tablets with Google+.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | February 29, 2012, 8:32 AM PST
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Determine the need for mobility and portable computing
How important is portable computing for the majority of office workers? Patrick Gray explains why this is an important question for organizations to answer when considering tablets.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 27, 2012, 9:36 AM PST
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Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?
Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 11, 2013, 11:06 AM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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How Android can beat Apple in the tablet space
Android has stolen much of Apple's thunder in the smartphone space, and Patrick Gray believes that it can make the same progress in the tablet space.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 19, 2013, 2:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by Stevemartinfob
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The top five mind mapping apps for the Android tablet
Andy Makar highlights five of his favorite mind mapping applications for the Android tablet platform.
Posted by Andrew Makar | July 20, 2012, 7:30 AM PDT
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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet
If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013, 5:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by razorex
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Create the look and feel of Ubuntu Touch on your Android tablet
Do you want to make your Android tablet look and feel like the Ubuntu Touch interface without rooting your device? Jack Wallen shows you how.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 1, 2013, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by microbins
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IT Manager: An IT dashboard for the iPad
Take a look at IT Manager, a server administration manager that's ideal for the iPad.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 29, 2013, 7:59 PM PDT
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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.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 5, 2013, 1:27 PM PST | Latest comment by Rexxrally
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Connect Android to Windows and Samba shared directories
Jack Wallen walks you through the process of connecting your Android tablet to your Windows and Samba shared folders with the help of ES File Explorer.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 30, 2012, 6:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by APSDave
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Does the decline in PC sales indicate tablet dominance?
Tablets and mobile devices are a major force behind the decline in PC sales, but is the PC dead, and are tablets truly the heir apparent for desktops and laptops?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 2, 2013, 9:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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How and when to charge your tablet battery
Jack Wallen provides some tips for maximizing your tablet battery for a life of extended mobility.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 16, 2012, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Adelejukerberg
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What the decline in Apple's stock means for tablets
Does the decline in Apple's stock signify the beginning of the end on the tablet front, or will the company be able to bounce back?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 9, 2013, 12:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Which browser is best optimized for the Android tablet?
Jack Wallen conducted a test of five popular browsers to see which one was best suited for the Android tablet. Find out which one came out on top.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 14, 2012, 12:36 PM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 26, 2012, 6:27 PM PST | Latest comment by ethan_white
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How to access Microsoft Office 365 from an Android tablet
Learn how to setup and configure an Android tablet to access Microsoft Office 365.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 13, 2013, 9:54 AM PDT
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Turn your Android tablet into a phone with GrooVe IP
Jack Wallen shows you how to turn your Android tablet into a phone with the help of the GrooVe IP application.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 16, 2012, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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The built-in Android Task Manager trumps third-party tools
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks you should use the built-in Android Task Manager tool on your tablet instead of any of the other third-party task managers.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 3, 2012, 6:57 AM PST
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Outline+: A Microsoft OneNote for iPad alternative
Will Kelly reviews Outline+, an alternative to the Microsoft OneNote for iPad app.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 3, 2013, 8:59 AM PST
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Hands on: Microsoft Surface vs. Apple iPad
Which tablet should you buy: Microsoft Surface or Apple iPad? Patrick Gray compares the hardware and software of these two devices.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 3, 2012, 9:40 AM PST | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 11, 2012, 1:19 PM PDT
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Track time easily with Timesheet Time Tracker
Find out how to install, configure, and use Timesheet Time Tracker on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 18, 2013, 10:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by GSG
