Jason Hiner, Author at TechRepublic

Jason Hiner

Jason Hiner is Editorial Director of CNET and former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic. He's co-author of the book, Follow the Geeks.

Software
Video: How to add a drop down list to a cell in Microsoft Excel

Drop down lists can greatly facilitate data entry. Learn how to use Microsoft Excel's data validation feature to create handy lists within your worksheets. Check out the article tutorial on how to add a drop down list to a cell in Excel https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/microsoft-office/how-to-add-a-drop-down-list-to-an-excel-cell/. For more Microsoft Excel tips, see https://www.techrepublic.com/article/excel-tips-every-user-should-master/.

Jason Hiner
Published: June 15, 2020, 11:05 AM PDT Modified: June 15, 2020, 11:05 AM PDT Read More See all videos
5G
Robots could get cheaper, thanks to 5G

A lot more processing is going to happen in the cloud because of 5G, which means manufacturers won't have to build as much processing or intelligence into some devices.

Jason Hiner
Published: May 14, 2019, 12:03 PM PDT Modified: February 28, 2018, 6:15 PM PST Read More See all videos
CXO
Big Ass Fans: An inside look at America’s coolest company

From IoT, big data, branding, and management innovation, Big Ass Fans is one of America's most creative and interesting companies. Watch Jason Hiner's tour of its headquarters in Lexington, KY.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 2:25 PM PST Modified: September 27, 2018, 1:42 PM PDT Read More See all videos
Mobility
The iPhone with a laptop price tag: Will Apple’s iPhone XS Max convince business pros to upgrade?

Jason Hiner and Bill Detwiler discuss Apple's latest mobile hardware, including the most expensive iPhone ever and the increasingly health-conscious Apple Watch Series 4.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 2:10 PM PST Modified: September 13, 2018, 7:49 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Mobility
iPhone XS sticker shock: Two reasons business pros should consider Apple’s cheaper iPhones

Business pros and IT departments may choose the cheaper iPhones expected to be announced at Apple's Sept 12 event, over iPhone XS models.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 1:57 PM PST Modified: September 5, 2018, 4:21 PM PDT Read More See all videos
CXO
Why digital transformation is creating opportunity for CIOs

Michael Krigsman, host of CXOTalk, spoke with TechRepublic about the shifting role of the CIO.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 12:12 PM PST Modified: May 24, 2018, 7:51 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Tech & Work
Why your ability to learn is more important than what you already know

Tamara McCleary, the CEO of Thulium, talked with TechRepublic about why the most valuable employees are those willing to adapt and change.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 12:11 PM PST Modified: May 23, 2018, 11:20 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
SSL partly responsible for dramatic Q1 2018 increase in malware and ransomware

At RSA 2018, Bill Conner, CEO of SonicWall talks to TechRepublic about how companies can guard against malware carried by HTTPS.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 11:59 AM PST Modified: April 29, 2022, 8:56 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Innovation
How smart city initiatives make a difference for citizens

TechRepublic's Jason Hiner spoke with smart city expert Ted Smith about what constitutes a smart city project, and how the efforts benefit residents.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 11:50 AM PST Modified: May 4, 2018, 8:19 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Innovation
How to lay the foundation for becoming a smart city

TechRepublic's Jason Hiner talked with Ted Smith, CEO of Revon Systems, about first steps cities can take toward becoming smarter and more efficient.

Jason Hiner
Published: January 29, 2019, 11:49 AM PST Modified: May 4, 2018, 7:28 AM PDT Read More See all videos