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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Smarten your mobile office with Smart Office 2
Smart Office Lite and Smart Office 2 are worthy contenders for alternative office suite applications. Find out if this app will fit your mobile document needs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 25, 2013, 10:46 AM PDT
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Datapod and the art of data center design on the iPad
Take a look at Datapod, a free iPad app that helps prospective data center clients design their own modular data center.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 23, 2013, 10:15 AM PDT
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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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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
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Druva Insync: Secure enterprise backup for mobile devices
Take a look at Druva inSync, an enterprise cloud backup solution for mobile devices.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 15, 2013, 7:38 PM PDT
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Employee sourcing tablet innovation
Patrick Gray believes that you should arm your employees with tablets so they can help develop creative ways to use them in your organization.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 11, 2013, 7:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Manage your cloud accounts with ZeroPC Cloud Navigator
Jack Wallen takes a look at ZeroPC Cloud Navigator, a free application that allows you to manage multiple cloud services on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 8, 2013, 7:47 AM PDT
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Dell pushes the tablet envelope with the XPS 18
Find out why Patrick Gray thinks Dell's XPS 18 presents an intriguing use case, especially in the workplace.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 4, 2013, 8:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by don.howard@...
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Manage and secure files with ShareFile Mobile on Android
Will Kelly reviews ShareFile Mobile and explains why this app could make him an Android user.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 3, 2013, 12:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by markyorose
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Manage cloud services from your Android tablet with SME Cloud File Manager
Jack Wallen takes a look at SME Cloud File Manager, a free application that lets you access and manage cloud services from your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 28, 2013, 12:28 PM PDT
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Tap into the cloud for iPad presentations
Will Kelly highlights three options for using an iPad and a cloud-based presentation service.
Posted by Will Kelly | March 25, 2013, 10:42 AM PDT
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Customize Windows 8 News and People tiles
Donovan Colbert shows you how to customize the News and People tiles on a Windows 8 Surface RT tablet.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 21, 2013, 12:06 PM PDT
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 20, 2013, 9:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by ethan_white
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Centralize file access to your cloud accounts with Documents.Me
Will Kelly reviews Documents.Me, a free app that can help centralize file access to your cloud accounts.
Posted by Will Kelly | March 18, 2013, 7:32 AM PDT
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Connect to your Zoho Docs cloud from your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at Zoho Docs, a free application that lets you view, upload, share, and tag documents in your Zoho Docs cloud account from your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 15, 2013, 10:08 AM PDT
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Going Pro: One hot Surface that's a joy to touch
Deb Shinder compares the Surface offerings and shares what she likes and dislikes about the Pro device.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | March 13, 2013, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Seeking innovation in an app saturated market
In the ongoing debate over the importance of apps, Patrick Gray would rather see resources put into innovative hardware and game-changing functionality than another Angry Birds port.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 11, 2013, 11:02 AM PDT
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Join the cloud on your Android tablet with SpiderOak
Find out why SpiderOak is one of Jack Wallen's all-time favorite cloud syncing tools.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 8, 2013, 9:37 AM PST
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Remote desktop for BYOD with Splashtop for Good
Remote desktops might be the right BYOD solution for some vertical markets. Will Kelly gives us an overview of Splashtop for Good.
Posted by Will Kelly | March 7, 2013, 1:21 PM PST
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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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Surface RT: The first tablet that's ready for the enterprise
Surface RT lags behind iOS and Android for consumer consumption, but it could very well be the first tablet that's actually ready for the enterprise.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 11, 2013, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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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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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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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HP and BlackBerry abandon in-house tablet ecosystems
Patrick Gray offers his insight on what HP and BlackBerry's recent decisions mean for the rest of the tablet market.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 24, 2013, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Push Technology
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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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Teach end users how to be productive with tablets
Give users tablets, and they'll play Candy Crush. Collaboratively teach them how to be productive with a tablet, and they might actually do some work.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 5, 2013, 1:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by kruegerc@...
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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 comnut2k
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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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Add a full blown web server to your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at Bit Web Server, a full-blown web development environment for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 31, 2013, 11:33 AM PDT
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Do students who are issued tablets miss the benefits of experiential learning?
What is your opinion about tablet initiatives in schools for the sake of education? Are students missing out on the benefits of experiential learning?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 17, 2013, 9:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by chague@...
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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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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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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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How to block in-app purchases on your Android tablet
Find out how you can block in-app purchases on your Android tablet with the help of the Google Play Store settings.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 22, 2013, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by bconvermat
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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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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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Edit and convert OpenOffice documents on your Android tablet
Jack Wallen highlights a couple applications that allow you to edit and convert OpenOffice documents on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 10, 2012, 6:59 AM PST | Latest comment by rlims
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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

































