Tech Sanity Check
TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner applies a sanity check to new technologies, new products, and new developments in the IT industry in order to help IT leaders sort through the latest hype and
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We've entered the third generation of IT, says Vmware
The history of IT has unfolded across three different generations of enterprise technology, according to Vmware CEO Pat Gelsinger. We're now in the third era and the trends have changed.
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Poll: Should IT vendors be involved in online discussions of their products?
Most of what we discuss on TechRepublic involves the latest IT products. Should tech company representatives be part of the conversation? Take our poll.
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Fact sheet: Moto X (official details)
With the Moto X, Motorola and Google are attempting to jumpstart smartphone innovation. Here is a one-stop shop on all the latest details.
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Ubuntu Edge: Three big takeaways on the cross-over Android device
The Ubuntu Edge wants to break through barriers and smash records. We boil down the three key takeaways.
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TechRepublic Pro is now Tech Pro Research
TechRepublic has relaunched TechRepublic Pro as Tech Pro Research, with all new original IT research, expert analysis from industry leaders, and exclusive content from IT columnists.
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Announcing a smarter, faster TechRepublic for 2013
TechRepublic has revealed its latest transformation, both inside and out. And, we've got several exciting new announcements to share.
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The Internet of Things: What you need to know
The Internet of Things has emerged as one of IT's hottest trends of 2013. We have a great set of resources to help you figure out how it can help your business.
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Poll: Can new BlackBerry Q10 win back converts and retain loyalists?
The BlackBerry Q10 wants to win back Android and iPhone converts and re-energize the faithful. Does it appeal to you? Take our poll.
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Best practices in Cloud and SaaS: A special feature
Cloud computing in general and Software as a Service in particular have developed into an irresistible force. These resources can help you do it right.
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How to use 'Pin Tab' to organize your work in Google Chrome
Google Chrome's "Pin Tab" feature is an often-overlooked option that can help power users organize their work in the browser and manage tab creep.
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Google Now: The future of big data and Android's game-changer
While Google Now raises plenty of privacy hackles, it's also a stunningly useful example of the power of big data and a major advantage for Android.
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Surface Pro preview: Triple-play UI is its best innovation
As a hybrid tablet/laptop, Microsoft Surface Pro makes a bold pitch to reinvent the portable PC, but a few big caveats get in the way. Read TechRepublic's product preview.
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GE's $200 million bet to resurrect IT
To enable its renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, GE Appliances had to completely reboot IT to act like an agile startup. TechRepublic has an inside look at the groundbreaking project.
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Windows 8: Four big takeaways for business and IT
Windows 8 officially arrives on new tablets and PCs on Friday. For the enterprise, here are the four most important things to know about the new platform.
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Why Big Data matters: The experts weigh in
To sort through the massive hype around Big Data, we've got a killer panel of experts. See the live-streamed event on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 4:30pm ET.
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15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous
One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.
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How to use 'Pin Tab' to organize your work in Google Chrome
Google Chrome's "Pin Tab" feature is an often-overlooked option that can help power users organize their work in the browser and manage tab creep.
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Cisco's CCIE is no longer the biggest cash cow of IT certification
Cisco's legendary CCIE is no longer the most valuable certification for IT professionals, according to TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report. See what certification has replaced it and where the CCIE now stands.
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How to hack the $250 Nook Color into a full Android tablet
The Nook Color is a $250 e-reader powered by Android. Learn how to hack it into a powerful and fully functional Android tablet.
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The future of IT will be reduced to three kinds of jobs
The IT profession and the IT job market are in the midst of seismic changes that are going to shift the focus to three types of jobs.
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The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011
Jason Hiner provides his list of the top 20 tried-and-true Android smartphone apps that are worth your time to download.
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Sanity check: What's the difference between CIO and CTO?
The CIO and CTO job roles are frequently confused, but there are clear distinctions between the two positions in most large enterprises. The two require different skill sets and are focused on different goals.
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Sanity check: The 10 best technology podcasts
With podcasts you can essentially create a personal talk radio channel that only includes your favorite programs. You can even create a lineup completely dedicated to technology to help you keep up with the latest news and best practices in IT. Here are what I consider to be the top 10 podcasts on tech and the IT industry.
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The 20 best and most useful iPhone apps
Take advantage of the top benefits that mobile computing has to offer with this list of 20 highly useful iPhone apps.
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Dump Gmail for Outlook.com? Four reasons you might
Microsoft's Gmail competitor has finally arrived. You might be surprised to learn that it brings some useful innovations to webmail. Here are the big four.
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Ubuntu's two big advantages over Windows and Mac
There are two very important areas where Ubuntu Linux has significant advantages over both Windows 7 and Mac OS X. See what they are and join the discussion.
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Top 25 Android apps: The best of the best
Android now has over 70,000 apps to choose from. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner shows you 25 of the best ones to download.
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President Obama does his own tech demo for HealthCare.gov
The Obama administration has been dragging the federal government into the 21st century, technologically. We got another example of it this week, as President Obama did his own tech demo.
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We've entered the third generation of IT, says Vmware
The history of IT has unfolded across three different generations of enterprise technology, according to Vmware CEO Pat Gelsinger. We're now in the third era and the trends have changed.
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Fact sheet: Moto X (official details)
With the Moto X, Motorola and Google are attempting to jumpstart smartphone innovation. Here is a one-stop shop on all the latest details.