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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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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
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Absolute Software, an easy MDM solution for your organization
Jacob Bradshaw takes a look at Absolute Software, the MDM solution that works well for his organization.
Posted by Jacob Bradshaw | July 9, 2012, 5:06 AM PDT
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Infographic: Mobile business applications
This infographic, by ClickSoftware, chronicles the rise of mobile application use in the enterprise.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 6, 2012, 2:30 AM PDT
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How Microsoft can convince me to ditch my iPad
Patrick Gray lists five requirements of the Microsoft Surface tablet before considering it over his Apple iPad.
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 5, 2012, 7:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Record podcasts from your Android tablet with Audio Evolution Mobile
Jack Wallen walks you through the creation of a podcast on your Android tablet with the help of Audio Evolution Mobile.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 3, 2012, 11:21 AM PDT
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Take corporate workflow to tablets with Formotus Forms Central
Formotus Forms Central offers a platform for extending XML-based workflow to corporate tablets. Will Kelly proves an overview of the Formotus platform.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 29, 2012, 6:12 AM PDT
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Infographic: Android closes the gap on iOS
Thanks to Amazon's Kindle Fire, Android is closing the gap on iOS in the U.S. tablet market.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 28, 2012, 11:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by AudeKhatru
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Sync your Android tablet to your Ubuntu One account
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks Ubuntu One is a great tool for connecting your Android tablet to a cloud space and syncing with your Ubuntu-based Linux machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 27, 2012, 4:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by mkarnicki
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Microsoft's latest tablet rises to the Surface
Patrick Gray takes a look at Microsoft's recent announcement of the Surface tablet. Do you think Microsoft hardware and software on a single device will be a winning combination?
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 26, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Should Windows RT be in your future?
Patrick Gray discusses Windows RT and what it means for your organization.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 22, 2012, 1:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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GoodReader tools make working with files a snap
Paul Strobeck takes a close look at a few handy features of the GoodReader app. Find out why GoodReader is one of his go-to tools when working with enterprise files on the iPad.
Posted by Paul Strobeck | June 20, 2012, 7:03 AM PDT
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Windows 8 fever? First, plan a tablet evaluation
Surveys show that Windows 8 is garnering nearly as much interest as the iPad, but Patrick Gray encourages organizations to plan a tablet evaluation that focuses on tasks, not the platform, before...
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 18, 2012, 8:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by TNT@...
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Make the most out of Opera on your Android tablet
The Opera browser for the Android tablet offers a few extra features that make it worth using. Jack Wallen explains.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 15, 2012, 7:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by SubgeniusD
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An enterprise of things, with tablets in the mix
Patrick Gray discusses the concept of an "Internet of things" and how tablets and other mobile devices are an obvious component of the larger trend.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 13, 2012, 8:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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ManageEngine IT360 web extension for the iPad
It's time for IT management solutions to go mobile on tablets. Will Kelly takes a look at the ManageEngine IT360 web extension for the iPad.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 12, 2012, 3:40 PM PDT
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Extend your PC desktop to your Android tablet
Donovan Colbert takes a look at ScreenSlider and iDisplay, two apps that can help maximize your desktop display potential.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 8, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by johnbowick1
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Create movies on your Honeycomb tablet with Android Movie Studio
Jack Wallen walks you through the basic steps for creating a movie with the pre-installed Android Movie Studio app on your Honeycomb-based tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 6, 2012, 2:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by cabelodomato
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Top iPad apps for accessing SharePoint
iPad users don't have to be left out from your organization's SharePoint sites. Will Kelly highlights some of the top SharePoint apps for the iPad.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 4, 2012, 8:38 AM PDT | Latest comment by madtteam28
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Does the end of unlimited data spell doom for the mobile revolution?
Patrick Gray doesn't think that the end of unlimited data will stifle mobile innovation. Do you agree?
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 1, 2012, 8:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by dl_wraith
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GoodReader for iPad: An inexpensive, powerful app for the enterprise
Paul Strobeck takes an introductory look at GoodReader for iPad, an inexpensive app that's become a primary tool in his enterprise.
Posted by Paul Strobeck | May 30, 2012, 4:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by tsmyther
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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

































