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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Alternative typing solutions for Android tablets
Phil Cohen suggests some keyboard options for typing on an Android tablet.
Posted by Phil Cohen | January 17, 2013, 7:07 AM PST | Latest comment by Pofadda
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Tablet trends and predictions for 2013
Patrick Gray lists some general tablet trends and gives his predictions for the major tablet players in 2013.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 16, 2013, 5:45 AM PST
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Tablets and M2M help close retail sales
Tablets and M2M technologies can have a positive impact on retail sales. Will Kelly explains how these technologies are helping to close the deal.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 14, 2013, 9:37 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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Keep track of mileage and travel expenses with TripLog
Jack Wallen takes a look at TripLog, a free Android app that helps you keep track of mileage and travel-related expenses.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 10, 2013, 11:56 AM PST | Latest comment by p098rathore
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Microsoft may still win the tablet war
Find out why Patrick Gray believes that Microsoft may still win the tablet war, even if its early efforts are unsuccessful.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 9, 2013, 10:34 AM PST | Latest comment by Thundergunt
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Do Android tablets dream of Electric Sheep? An M2M future
Jack Wallen discusses some M2M initiatives that open up the world of possibilities for Android tablets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 7, 2013, 4:16 PM PST | Latest comment by Sagax-
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Track your employees with an Android tablet and MyCarTracks
Jack Wallen takes a look at MyCarTracks, an easy-to-use solution for tracking employees and vehicles.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2013, 4:08 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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A look back at tablets in 2012
Patrick Gray provides a recap of tablets in the enterprise in 2012. How do you think tablets will perform in 2013?
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 1, 2013, 7:46 PM PST | Latest comment by ScotCan
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A post Christmas BYOD checklist for your new tablet
Did you get a new tablet for Christmas? Will Kelly offers some questions to ask before considering your tablet for BYOD at the office.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 27, 2012, 2:40 AM PST
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Top 10 Tablets in the Enterprise posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read posts for TechRepublic's Tablets in the Enterprise blog in 2012.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 20, 2012, 5:00 AM PST
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The benefits of Bring Your Own Tablet initiatives
Find out why Patrick Gray believes that BYOT initiatives add some complexity to the IT environment, but you can frequently gain much more than you give up.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 19, 2012, 9:24 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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The convergence of mobile and Big Data
Mobile BI apps are a necessary part of any Big Data strategy. Will Kelly looks at some mobile BI apps from Pentaho, SAS, and SAP.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 17, 2012, 7:55 AM PST
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Protect web site login credentials on your Android tablet with DirectPass
Jack Wallen takes a look at how to install and use DirectPass for Tablet, a secure password manager for Android that stores and protects your login credentials.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 12, 2012, 8:56 AM PST
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iMeet for iPad offers an optimal mobile conferencing experience
Mobile conferencing is becoming a must have these days for a mobile workforce. Will Kelly reviews iMeet and explains why he likes it.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 11, 2012, 4:39 PM PST
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Tips to easily find Android tablet software
Jack Wallen offers some tips and tools when searching for tablet-specific applications for your Android device.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 7, 2012, 11:59 AM PST | Latest comment by Kramikase
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Infographic: Tablets top holiday shopping list
According to a recent infographic, tablets are the hottest consumer electronic gift this holiday season.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 5, 2012, 11:45 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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Build a mobile workflow with Adobe Acrobat Pro XI
Will Kelly gives an overview of how you can use Adobe Acrobat Pro XI to create a mobile workflow.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 28, 2012, 7:21 AM PST
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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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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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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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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

































