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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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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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Encrypt data on your Android tablet with SSE - Universal Encryption App
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks SSE - Universal Encryption App could be a handy addition to your BYOD environment.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 28, 2013, 7:12 AM PST
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Manage corporate data on your BYOD iPad with MokaFive
Will Kelly reviews MokaFive for iOS, a mobile device management (MDM) solution for iOS devices.
Posted by Will Kelly | February 26, 2013, 2:53 PM PST
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Alfresco Mobile is a robust solution for BYOD shops
Will Kelly checks out Alfresco Mobile and tells us why it might be your next mobile collaboration platform for BYOD users.
Posted by Will Kelly | February 25, 2013, 12:09 PM PST
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Alternatives to the BYOD free-for-all
Deb Shinder discusses some of the things you should consider before implementing BYOD in your organization.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | February 22, 2013, 9:48 AM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Secure your personal cloud information with BoxCryptor
Jack Wallen takes a look at BoxCryptor for BYOD tablets. This encryption software is optimized for securely connecting to cloud services, including Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, and Dropbox.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 21, 2013, 11:13 AM PST | Latest comment by Matthew G. Davidson
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Former fanboy seeks tools to get the job done
Patrick Gray used to be a PC fanboy. Find out why he's now more concerned with having tools that get things done than chasing an elusive superior platform.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 20, 2013, 10:36 AM PST | Latest comment by Gisabun
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Put bigtincan hub between your enterprise and BYOD iPads
Will Kelly looks at bigtincan hub, a content management solution that could serve as a central access hub for BYOD users.
Posted by Will Kelly | February 19, 2013, 9:38 AM PST
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Tune mobile office apps for BYOD
Will Kelly looks at some considerations for using mobile office apps for BYOD.
Posted by Will Kelly | February 15, 2013, 9:55 AM PST | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
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Easily create and share presentations with Kingsoft Office
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks Kingsoft Office is one of the best apps on the market for creating and sharing presentations via an Android mobile device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 13, 2013, 6:19 AM PST | Latest comment by rmazzeo
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BYOD Android devices play an important role in enterprise security
Find out how Donovan Colbert used his TF300 Transformer tablet/convertible to safely manage a virus in his Windows shop.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | February 11, 2013, 11:28 AM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ManoaHI
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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

































