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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Infographic: The sustainability of tablets
This infographic by Uberflip examines the environmental issues surrounding the growth of tablet consumption.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | November 27, 2012, 12:20 PM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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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Capture content using CaptureToCloud for the iPad
Will Kelly takes a look at the CaptureToCloud iOS app, which lets you capture web content directly from your iPad.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 23, 2012, 12:24 PM PST | Latest comment by dave@...
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Blog on the go with WordPress for Android
Jack Wallen walks through how to install and use the free WordPress app for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 19, 2012, 10:49 AM PST
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Hands-on with Microsoft's Surface tablet, part 2
Patrick Gray is impressed with Microsoft's Surface tablet hardware, but find out why he thinks it's lacking on the software front.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 15, 2012, 8:38 AM PST | Latest comment by pgray@...
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Jump Desktop: Access your desktop from an Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at Jump Desktop, an app for your Android tablet that allows you to remotely connect to your Windows or Mac desktop.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 13, 2012, 6:00 PM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Don't Do.com for Android until the app gets an update
Do.com recently released the Do Social Productivity app for Android. Will Kelly gives us his review.
Posted by Will Kelly | November 8, 2012, 7:31 AM PST
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Hands-on with Microsoft's Surface tablet, part 1
Patrick Gray takes a close look at Microsoft's Surface tablet. Find out what he thinks about the device hardware.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 6, 2012, 10:29 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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The flood gates are open for tablet computing
Patrick Gray talks about the recent announcements by the heavy hitters in the tablet market.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 2, 2012, 6:21 AM PDT
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Take fast notes on the go with Quill
Jack Wallen takes a look at Quill, an inexpensive application that allows you to quickly write out notes or sketch drawings.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 31, 2012, 8:10 AM PDT
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Five things that Windows 8 ultrabook tablets need to deliver
Find out what five things Donovan Colbert thinks Windows 8 ultrabook tablets need to be successful.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | October 29, 2012, 5:50 AM PDT
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Microsoft places a heavy bet on Surface
Patrick Gray thinks Microsoft's Surface tablet is a necessary but bold step for Microsoft. Do you think their bet will pay off?
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 25, 2012, 9:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by kerry.sisler
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Better organize your on-the-go life with BeNote
Jack Wallen takes a look at BeNote, an Android application that does a great job of simplifying the process of creating complex notes.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 23, 2012, 1:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by jamboarder
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Will Windows 8 hybrids make tablets obsolete in the enterprise?
According to Donovan Colbert, if Windows 8 is executed properly, it could disrupt the momentum of mobile device platforms. Do you agree?
Posted by Donovan Colbert | October 18, 2012, 7:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Nashphil
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Get Microsoft Office 2013 to play nice with your iPad
Will Kelly offers some options on how to get the upcoming Microsoft Office 2013 to play nice with the iPad.
Posted by Will Kelly | October 17, 2012, 10:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by dkaparunakis@...
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Let Task Hammer turn completing tasks into an RPG
Jack Wallen takes a look at Task Hammer, a fun productivity app that combines to-do lists with RPGs.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 15, 2012, 10:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Which version of Windows 8 should you choose for tablet deployment?
Patrick Gray talks about the two flavors of Windows 8 for tablets, and which you should choose for your organization.
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 11, 2012, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gisabun
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UX Write: A next generation iOS word processor
Will Kelly reviews UX Write, a next generation iOS word processor.
Posted by Will Kelly | October 9, 2012, 6:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by cfenley
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Read content and watch videos offline with Pocket
Jack Wallen takes a look at how to install and use Pocket, a free Android application that allows you to read content and watch videos offline.
Posted by Jack Wallen | October 5, 2012, 6:55 AM PDT | Latest comment by Proudman
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Tablets fill the role of a portable brain
If your company has a computing problem that can be fixed with a cheap, portable, connected brain, a tablet could be the perfect solution.
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 4, 2012, 7:15 AM PDT
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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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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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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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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

































