Jason Hiner, Author at TechRepublic

Jason Hiner

Bio

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

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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/.

CXO

Star Trek captains offer 4 leadership lessons that could save your career

These takeaways from key moments in the Star Trek franchise offer invaluable advice for everyone who wants to lead a team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CXO

Why digital transformation is creating opportunity for CIOs

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

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.

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.

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.

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