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5 great free apps for customizing Android

Posted September 25, 2013 - 12:05 pm

Android is the most customizable smartphone OS, but if you want more ways to master it, I've got help. Here are five free apps that will help you customize Android and be more productive.
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Bookmark this massive list of free Microsoft Office training videos and other resources

Posted September 24, 2013 - 1:15 pm

Become an Office pro in no time
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'It's a BYOD world' – with a catch -- at New York Law School

Posted September 23, 2013 - 4:07 pm

The "Bring Your Own Device" trend can cause a lot of disruption, but not at New York Law School, the downtown Manhattan college where students, faculty and visitors have always been allowed to use any mobile device they want on the wireless network. But that doesn't mean anything goes.
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How to protect corporate data from angry ex-employees

Posted September 23, 2013 - 4:00 pm

The vast majority of employees who leave a company are honest, upstanding corporate citizens. But you never know when someone might leave on bad terms and then attempt to hack back into your corporate systems.
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Could the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 be your only device?

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:52 pm

Today Microsoft held an event to announce and showcase the Surface 2 tablet and accessories. While there are several flashy new items like the thinner, back lit Type Cover 2 and the dedicated DJ type cover - the real potential of the new device comes in the form of business productivity enhancements.
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How to register more than five fingerprints on the iPhone 5s

Posted September 23, 2013 - 2:39 pm

Here's a cool trick to register as many fingerprints as you want on the new iPhone 5s' Touch ID
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Wait - what are we waiting in line for again? [CARTOON]

Posted September 23, 2013 - 6:00 am

With so much cool stuff coming out all the time, you never know what people are waiting in line for
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5 great productivity apps redesigned for iOS 7

Posted September 20, 2013 - 10:42 am

No need to wait to take advantage of iOS 7's new features and design. I've rounded up five productivity apps that have been redesigned to help you get more work done with the new OS.
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7 ways to beat fingerprint biometrics

Posted September 20, 2013 - 10:38 am

Apple's embrace of finger scanning technology in the iPhone could be a breakthrough moment for biometrics. But finger scanners are no panacea. Here are 7 ways hackers have figured out to fool them.
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iOS7 redesign hysteria

Posted September 20, 2013 - 8:00 am

It’s as predictable as it is ridiculous. Whenever a popular product undergoes a drastic redesign, users and nonusers alike come out of the woodwork to declare the death of the entire company. In a shocking surprise to nobody, Wednesday’s release of iOS7 prompted overreactions across the web.
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Use DNS services to get around region-specific content locks, such as Netflix and NFL streaming

Posted September 19, 2013 - 2:19 pm

Besides saving you money, they could also make websites run at top speed
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How to automatically switch printers based on network

Posted September 18, 2013 - 11:55 am

Take the hassle out of using different networks and printers with this simple setting
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Why upgrading to iOS 7 could be a productivity killer

Posted September 18, 2013 - 10:38 am

Before you upgrade to shiny new iOS 7 right away, be aware that it could be a big productivity killer. Here are all the reasons you might want to stay away for at least several weeks.
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BlackBerry announces Z30 smartphone with 5-in. display and large battery

Posted September 18, 2013 - 10:24 am

BlackBerry today announced the Z30 smartphone with a 5-in. display and a larger battery for 25 hours of mixed usage.
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Achieve business continuity & keep your workforce productive with remote access

Posted September 17, 2013 - 3:30 pm
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Enterprise mobility management: Embracing BYOD through secure app and data delivery

Posted September 17, 2013 - 3:30 pm

The transformation of computing through mobility, consumerization, bring-your-own device (BYOD) and flex-work offers powerful benefits for today's organizations but it poses significant challenges for IT
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MDM and beyond: Rethinking mobile security in a BYOD world

Posted September 17, 2013 - 2:15 pm
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Delivering Enterprise Information Securely on tablets & smartphones

Posted September 17, 2013 - 2:15 pm
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Best Practices for Making BYOD Simple and Secure

Posted September 17, 2013 - 2:15 pm

BYOD goes mainstream: Formalizing consumerization-and getting it under control
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iPad pilot programs' dirty little secrets

Posted September 17, 2013 - 1:12 pm

iPads in the enterprise is a great concept and many companies are eager to roll out pilot programs. However, the reality is that these programs can drag out for years, thousands of iPads sit in warehouses waiting for programs to be approved. So how can pilot programs take off?
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Can BYOD lift the IT support burden?

Posted September 16, 2013 - 4:50 pm

IT will benefit from BYOD if it has clear policies that limit its involvement in support. (Insider; registration required)
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iOS 7 delivers some needed enterprise-friendly tweaks

Posted September 16, 2013 - 4:46 pm

The new mobile OS arrives Sept. 18 with enterprise single sign-on.
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What to do with your mess of electronics boxes

Posted September 16, 2013 - 12:38 pm

Find more space in your home by knowing which appliance and electronics boxes to keep or toss
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Google Coder: Make cool websites and apps in your browser with a Raspberry Pi

Posted September 13, 2013 - 11:23 am

Google's new free coding tool turns a Pi into a web server
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Google+ is now an awesome online photo editor

Posted September 12, 2013 - 2:04 pm

New photo editing tools, plus the already great photo management, make Google+ truly useful
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