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IT professionals are dealing with more than computers and servers these days. Learn about new apps, phones, tablets and more in our new Gadgets section.
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The democratization of BlackBerry
By Lynn Greiner ⋅ June 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The days seeing a BlackBerry in the hands of every businessman and woman have come and gone, but does the birth of the BlackBerry 10 mean a comeback? We examine the new features associated with the latest BlackBerry series and whether these innovations are enough to bring the BlackBerry back into corporate dominance.
12 games to keep you occupied during downtime
By Simon Mounsey ⋅ June 3, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
It’s no secret a lot of IT pros love video games. And gaming isn’t something that only has to take place at home after a hard day’s work. These 12 games should keep you sufficiently occupied no matter what boring task you’re dealing with.
Software-defined networking is the future with HP’s Moonshot Server
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 30, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The HP Moonshot Server is here delivering the first software-defined network server, capable of storing a high number of servers with fewer complications along the way. One of the downsides is that it is limited in the types of environments it supports, but what does this new server mean for the future of software-defined networking?
Samsung gets more enterprise-friendly with the Galaxy S4
By Lynn Greiner ⋅ March 20, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
With enhanced security features, Active Directory support, smart card multi-factor authentication and other new features, the latest phone from Samsung shows the company is taking businesses seriously while still appealing to customers.
What can we expect from the new Ubuntu OS?
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ March 15, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
A new OS has hit the scene. We discuss the potential for Ubuntu and how it could potentially shake up the competition with its late 2013 release.
Google Reader can’t be replaced, but these apps may help you get by
By Jason Cipriani ⋅ March 14, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Google announced Google Reader is going away July 1. The news was met with a collective gasp on social networks, and there’s already a petition for Google to reverse its decision. What apps can serve as a replacement? And what are the caveats?
BYOD: Are we at a tipping point?
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ March 7, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
There has certainly been a large amount of articles about the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) movement. It’s a shift that most employees seem to support, but it’s not always as well-received by management. Has a tipping point been crossed to make BYOD more widely viable?
3D printing goes mainstream
By Jason Cipriani ⋅ March 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
What most people don’t know is 3D printing is actually already in existence, but waiting for the right innovations to come along and push it mainstream. We explore how it’s evolved and what the future holds for the technology.
These 3D Printed Objects Will Amaze You or You Have No Soul
By Dana Gagnon ⋅ February 21, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
When you think about 3D printing, the ability to produce objects without the use of tools, assembly lines, etc., it’s pretty mind-blowing. You’ll never believe these 18 items, from coffee mugs to castles, were made by hitting “print.”
Want to Win the Chance to Give Google $1,500?
By Dana Gagnon ⋅ February 21, 2013 ⋅ 2:16 ⋅ Post a comment
If you want to be one of the first people to get your hands on Google Glass, you can enter Google’s social media contest, but it’s going to cost you.
The Tech World’s Most Infamous Flops
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ February 9, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
While certain gadgets and technologies have transformed the ways we interact with the world, others have, well, flopped. What happened to these companies and why didn’t they have what it takes to make it big? We discuss some of the biggest flops in recent tech history.
Video: Hilarious Consequences of Our Constant Obsession with Technology
By Dana Gagnon ⋅ February 6, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
A company has launched a campaign asking families to put down their devices for at least an hour per day, and the video promoting the challenge is an entertaining reminder that it might be time to at least cut back.
Time for IT Departments to Pay Attention to BlackBerry Again?
By Dana Gagnon ⋅ January 30, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The new Z10 and Q10 are considered to be BlackBerry’s last shot at competing in the smartphone market. Rather than creating a copycat iPhone, the company wisely introduced some new features, but are they enough to make the devices appealing to company IT departments again?
10 Excessively High-Tech Products That Shouldn’t Exist
By Stacy Warden ⋅ January 29, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Potty training with the iPad? A coat that hugs you? A fork that tells you to stop stuffing your face? Learn more about these and eight other products too tech for their own good.
How Gamification is Making Its Presence Felt in IT
By Mike Lata ⋅ January 26, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
We discuss gamification concepts in the office environment as well as software development.
iPad Screen Repair: New Challenges with Fixing iPad 4 and iPad Mini
By Mike Lata ⋅ January 18, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
We outline some of the major differences between the newer versions of the iPad, including the iPad Mini, and older ones when it comes to replacing a cracked screen yourself.
Deploying iPads in the Enterprise: Your Questions Answered
By John O'Neill Sr. ⋅ January 18, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Our mobility expert answers questions about accessing Windows apps from the iPad, wiping an iPad that isn’t connected to the LAN, connecting an iPad to the enterprise from outside, and more!
5 Most-Anticipated Gadgets of 2013 and Beyond
By Mike Lata ⋅ January 11, 2013 ⋅ One comment
If you thought 2012 was a hot year for gadgets, wait until you hear about the upcoming devices that are on our radar.
Why Chrome OS and Other Cloud Operating Systems Will Become the Standard
By Mike Lata ⋅ December 29, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments
Cloud-based operating systems and cloud software just make sense, and it’s only a matter of time until Microsoft and other companies jump on the all-in bandwagon.
2013 New Year’s Resolutions: Apps to Keep You In Line
By Mike Lata ⋅ December 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
As 2013 approaches, it’s time to think of your new year’s resolutions. No matter what you vow to work on in the new year, you’re not alone. There are apps to help you!
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