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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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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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Give your mobile workforce an edge with mobile location intelligence
Will Kelly takes a look at mobile location intelligence, an emerging technology that brings together mobile BI and geographic mapping.
Posted by Will Kelly | October 1, 2012, 12:09 PM PDT
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How to implement the data less iPad
Will Kelly offers tips on implementing a data less iPad for maximum corporate iPad security.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 26, 2012, 12:00 PM PDT
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How to prepare for the end of the PC era
The change in market share of core components, like computer memory, should serve as a leading indicator that changes to the traditional IT model are coming, and change always favors the prepared.
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 24, 2012, 9:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Text from your tablet with Tablet Talk
Jack Wallen takes a look at Tablet Talk, an inexpensive application that allows you to send and receive text messages on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 21, 2012, 6:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by ninsky1
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iPad native productivity with Projectbook
Will Kelly reviews Projectbook, a new iPad productivity app that combines note taking and to-do lists.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 19, 2012, 6:30 AM PDT
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A nail in the HTML5 coffin?
What can an enterprise IT leader do when a social media titan publicly shuns the very tool that was supposed to make cross-platform mobile development possible? Patrick Gray explains.
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 17, 2012, 9:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by Kevin Humbles
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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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Develop iPad apps using FileMaker Pro Starter Solutions
Will Kelly walks through the basics for creating a mobile database app for the iPad using FileMaker Pro Starter Solutions.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 13, 2012, 9:23 AM PDT
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The iPad Mini: Smaller size and price appeal in the enterprise?
Patrick Gray speculates rumors about smaller Apple tablets and larger iPhones. What does the potential iPad Mini means for enterprise technology leaders?
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 10, 2012, 8:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by T-Wrench
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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

































