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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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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iPhone 5: What it means for business professionals
For those who use the iPhone for business, here are the eight most important things you need to know about the redesigned iPhone 5.
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If you want to try Windows 8, wait for a hybrid
There's one big problem with Windows 8: it has a split personality disorder. If you want the maximum Windows 8 experience, you'll need a hybrid tablet/laptop.
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Goodbye Firefox. Hello Chromium.
After using Firefox for six years, I've finally come to the end of the road with it. Learn why, as well as why I chose Chromium to replace it as my primary Web browser.
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New Google CEO Larry Page: Here are your top two priorities
On Monday, Google officially changed horses as co-founder Larry Page took the reins as CEO. Here are the two top priorities that should be on Page's mind as he looks to reinvigorate Google.
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Firefox 4 poll: Big improvement or time to move on?
Mozilla has officially launched the long-expected Firefox 4. For some, it has solidified their loyalty to Firefox. For others, it's the final signal that it's time to move on. How about you? Take the poll.
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HTC ThunderBolt review: The new smartphone king of 2011
The HTC ThunderBolt is Verizon's first smartphone to run on its 4G LTE network. The speed of the ThunderBolt is so fast it's almost ridiculous, but it does come at a price.
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AT&T buys T-mobile: The 4G race is on in the US
Deutsche Telekom has agreed to sell T-Mobile USA to AT&T for $39 billion, which will help AT&T create America's largest mobile phone provider. The real news: The 4G race is about to heat up.
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Facebook and Twitter: Treat them like your kids
Just as parents need to treat their various kids differently, but fairly, so do professionals need to deal with Twitter and Facebook using a separate but equal approach. Here are some suggestions.
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BlackBerry BES welcomes iPhone, iPad, and Android into the fold
CIOs love BlackBerry Enterprise Server for the security and manageability that it brings to BlackBerry devices. RIM has announced plans to allow BES to manage iOS and Android devices as well.
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Our 2011 salary survey: IT compensation is down but not out
TechRepublic and Global Knowledge have published one of the IT industry's most comprehensive salary surveys for the fourth straight year. Read 2011's state of the union.
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Poll: With wireless docking, will smartphones replace many laptops?
The idea of smartphones using a protocol like Wireless USB to "dock" and act like a desktop or laptop is intriguing. Do you see it becoming a legitimate PC replacement? Take our poll.
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Watch out for LG, the next big player in the Android ecosystem
LG has mostly been know for its feature phones and LCD displays, but the company is making a major push into high end Android devices in 2011.
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Stop being duped by the 3D scam
The entertainment and electronics industries keep trying to push 3D on consumers, even though a lot of smart people have caught on to the fact that it's a scam. It's time to stop the madness.
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Behind the curtain at Google: Social, China, AI, and ambition
Steven Levy has a new book on Google based on two years of unprecedented access to the company. After catching up with Levy, here are highlights of the book's most important issues.
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Poll: Apple or Google -- which do you trust more with your data?
Apple recently joined Google in taking liberties with user data. There are reasons to both trust and distrust both of them. So which do you trust more? Take the poll.
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Leaderboard: The 10 hottest tablets of 2011
Because tablets are the hot new thing, there is suddenly a deluge of choices and more coming. See which tablets are worth your attention.
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Can Adobe, Microsoft, and Facebook deals help revive BlackBerry?
The opening keynote of BlackBerry World 2011 focused on three key partnerships in lieu of any big announcements about smartphones or tablets.