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How Linux Foundation Runs Its Virtual Office
Cost savings is only part of the picture behind the nonprofit's remote workforce strategy. Linux Foundation exec says the virtual office has made...
EBay, PayPal Fuel Future Of Mobile Commerce
Hungry, time-pressed Mobile World Congress reporters prove mobile payments may, in fact, be as exciting as advertised.
7 SMB Technology Predictions For 2013
What's in store for small and midsize business technology in the New Year?
8 Modest Proposals For Reducing Email
Want to trim corporate email inboxes? Consider these unorthodox ideas.
4 Smartphone Upgrade Pitfalls For SMBs
It's smartphone upgrade time, and my Android is falling apart right on cue. Here are some mistakes I'm hoping to avoid when choosing my next device.
Apple iPad Mini: One Week In
Now that I've spent a full week using the iPad Mini, here are some thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses.
Low Smartphone Prices Hide Expensive Tradeoffs
The biggest phones of the year -- such as Apple iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Nokia Lumia 920 and Google Nexus 4 -- are relatively cheap at...
Samsung Goes On Offensive Against iPhone 5
Samsung releases attack ad pitting the Galaxy S III against the iPhone 5. Parodies of the ad are quickly conjured up by Apple and Nokia fans in...
Verizon To Back Windows Phone 8, Sprint Undecided
Verizon Wireless will be one of several U.S. carriers offering a Nokia-made Windows Phone 8 device later this year.
AT&T's Shared Data Not For The Enterprise
AT&T's new Mobile Share plans offer buckets of data that can be accessed by a number of devices on a single account. They might work for consumers...
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How Linux Foundation Runs Its Virtual Office
June 13, 2013Cost savings is only part of the picture behind the nonprofit's remote workforce strategy. Linux Foundation exec says the virtual office has made...
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Lenovo Windows 8 Ultrabook: My First 14 Days
May 20, 2013In two weeks, I learned plenty about the pros and cons of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch, a high-end Windows 8 ultrabook.
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7 IT Skills Help You Get Hired
May 14, 2013Big data, mobile management and security smarts matter. See what other IT specialties will help you get ahead now.
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SMBs Love Mobile, Struggle On Strategy
April 30, 2013Mobile use skyrockets in small and midsized businesses, says SMB Group annual survey. But what about measuring results?
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Twitter Trouble: 9 Social Media Security Tips
April 26, 2013Two-factor authentication is coming to Twitter, but that's not your only social media security worry. Here's how to lock down individual and...
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British Startup Targets 'White Van Man'
April 25, 2013Powered Now offers tablet-based administration solutions to U.K.'s small service businesses.
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Smartphone Storage Options: How To Choose
April 01, 2013Confused about on-board and cloud storage options for apps, music, movies and photos? Our tips will help you get the smartphone space you need.
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Texting While Driving: Teens Not Top Offenders
March 28, 201349% of commuters send text messages or emails when behind the wheel, compared to 43% of teenagers, says new report from AT&T.
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How I Solved My Windows Tablet Question
March 18, 2013Lockheed IT pro Doug Lampe explains why an unusual tablet has all but replaced his traditional laptop in the office -- and why Microsoft's Surface...
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HTC Crashes Samsung Galaxy S 4 Event
March 15, 2013HTC shows up at Samsung's Galaxy S 4 launch party to pitch the One and do a little trash-talking.
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