50% of IT pros recommend Android to users, 32% iPhone

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | April 13, 2012

Editor's note It's a heavy news day for a Friday. In addition to the lead story, don't miss China's mysterious Internet outage, Google focusing on low-cost tablets, Google stock split, and Retina Displays coming to laptops and desktops, according to Intel. Have a great weekend! -Jason 50% of IT pros recommend Android to users, 32% iPhone IT professionals are decisively recommending Android over iPhone to company employees, according to a new poll of TechRepublic members. Read more Resource of the day Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Leading experts from Gartner and Symantec break down the emerging information management challenges that organisations like yours face and, more importantly, offer solutions to address them. Watch this informative webcast now! More from TechRepublic   HP Omni 27 teardown reveals easy-to-service machine with respectable hardware Goodbye BYOD? Gen Z favour PCs, email over tablets and social media [Update] Apple preparing tool to detect and remove Flashback malware Poll: How do you rate the new look of Google Plus? News from ZDNet   Intel says to expect Retina Display quality laptops, all-in-one desktops in 2013 All-in-one desktops driving demand for 2.5-inch hard drives China's Internet crackdown: Anonymous, political intrigue and blackouts China's mysterious Internet outage; speculation over a 'kill switch' What we think we know now about Windows 8 on Intel SoC tablets Google CEO: Android ecosystem is about more than just tablets OpenStack vs. CloudStack: The beginning of the open-source cloud wars 20-million new Ubuntu Linux PCs in 2012? Amazon's Bezos: 'Even well meaning gatekeepers slow innovation' Tablets in the enterprise: Pros and cons We've come a long way, baby: the iPhone 4 vs. the IBM PC (Infographic) 38% of kids on Facebook are under the minimum age of 13 Facebook unifying vanity URLs and e-mail addresses Remembering Jack Tramiel News from CNET   Page: We are 'quite focused' on low-priced tablets Mysterious Internet outage in China fuels talk of a 'kill switch' Larry Page: Google's on a mission to clean up its products Stock split keeps Google's destiny in hands of co-founders Say 'hello' to CISPA, it will remind you of SOPA Oops! Impending Google Drive tipped off by Lucidchart slipup Apple nixes Starck claim of work on 'revolutionary' project Live on Google+: The 2012 Republican National Convention Run Windows 8 on your iPad Has Samsung surpassed Nokia as the top mobile phone maker? RIM's Balsillie had radical plan to save company, report says Facebook's acquisition spree continues with TagTile Instagram adds 10 million users in 10 days Spotify says it's got a `special announcement' on tap Apple's iconic earbuds may be in line for a unibody tweak Featured galleries   Cracking Open the HP Omni 27 Quad all-in-one Today's recommended downloads Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Introducing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft) Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Measure Up? (Oracle) The Right Way to Prove Identity & Establish Trust (Quest Software) Choosing the Right Active Directory Bridge Solution (Quest Software)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow: My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner My Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner Connect with TechRepublic CIO Insights newsletter: Subscribe today! TechRepublic's CIO Insights newsletter highlights the world of technology and business from the point of view of CIOs, IT directors, and other senior tech professionals. Go go to our Newsletters page to subscribe to CIO Insights today. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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[TechRepublic] Sexy costumes from Emerald City Comic Con 2012

Geekend TechRepublic Member | April 13, 2012

50 sexy costumes from Emerald City Comic Con 2012 Resource of the day Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Leading experts from Gartner and Symantec break down the emerging information management challenges that organisations like yours face and, more importantly, offer solutions to address them. Watch this informative webcast now! Additional TechRepublic resources   Geek Trivia: What are only two local U.S. holidays to delay the IRS tax deadline? Emancipation Day is the only local holiday that can delay the national U.S. federal tax filing deadline. However, as recently as 2010, another local holiday also delayed Tax Day in much of the northeastern United States. Read more Commodore pioneer Jack Tramiel dies: Wozniak, industry and tech pros react Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, remembers tech pioneer and Commodore founder Jack Tramiel in an interview with Gina Smith. Read more 2012 Hugo and John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer nominees George R. R. Martin, Rachel Swirsky, and John Scalzi are among this year's Hugo nominees. Find out who else is nominated, as well as the finalists for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Read more Apocalypse appropriate movie selections Geekend contributor Edmond Woychowsky offers his opinion on which movies to watch and which ones not to waste your time when you're holed up in your bunker. Read more Watch Stephen Hawking on The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory fans are in for a treat because the TV show's latest super geeky guest star is none other than Stephen Hawking. Read more Featured multimedia   Kids in costume at Emerald City Comic Con 2012 Emerald City Comic Con was held in Seattle, WA, on March 30 - April 1, 2012. There were quite a few kids (and even a few pets) in costumes at this year's event, so we decided to create a gallery that's dedicated to these big personalities in small packages. View on site Obscure costumes at Emerald City Comic Con 2012 Emerald City Comic Con was held in Seattle, WA, on March 30 - April 1, 2012. There were so many interesting costumes at this year's event, that we decided to create a gallery dedicated to the more obscure characters. View on site Scenes from Emerald City Comic Con 2012 Emerald City Comic Con was held in Seattle, WA, on March 30 - April 1, 2012. Take a look at some of the costumes from this year's event. View on site Five great Android apps for astronomy buffs These stellar apps will let you determine the best viewing opportunities, alert you to upcoming celestial events, and help you locate all sorts of cosmic objects. View on site Exhibit explores 'The Art of Video Games' (images) New exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum celebrates 40 years of gaming. View on site Today's recommended downloads Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Introducing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft) Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Measure Up? (Oracle) The Right Way to Prove Identity & Establish Trust (Quest Software) Choosing the Right Active Directory Bridge Solution (Quest Software) Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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[TechRepublic] Provide remote support with TeamViewer

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | April 13, 2012

Provide remote support from your Android tablet with TeamViewer Find out why Jack Wallen thinks TeamViewer for Remote Control might be an ideal choice for providing remote support from your Android tablet. Read more Resource of the day Introducing Microsoft Office 365 At the highest level of collaboration, one is able to communicate and share complex information from within a simple framework. Microsoft's Office 365 offers such a framework. Download this free trial to see for yourself. Extend enterprise collaboration to tablets Will Kelly believes that extending enterprise collaboration to tablet users is about bringing the tablet and enterprise together through apps, end user training, and standardization. Read more My new Apple iPad: Why it leaves rival tablets in the dust To Apple, the third-generation iPad may be just an incremental update, but for rival tablet makers it's a crushing setback. Read more Report: 21 million active iOS smartphones, tablets in China An increasing number of smartphones and tablet devices are making their way into the hands of the Chinese citizen. BYOD may not be a talking point yet, but may soon be in the wealthier cities and provinces. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Goodbye BYOD? Gen Z favour PCs, email over tablets and social media The next generation of workers say they are happier using work PCs and email at work than tablets and social networks. Read more When can Android devs target ICS? Developers need to have a very good reason to solely target Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest and greatest version of Android. Read more Infographic: The maturation of iOS and Android OS This infographic by Lookout Mobile Security shows the history of iOS and Android, as well as the projected sales growth through 2012. Read more Featured multimedia   Toshiba Tegra 3 tablets come in different sizes, pretty much one shape (photos) Toshiba unveils three new Tegra 3 tablets. View on site Must-have iPad accessories (photos) The iPad isn't entirely self-sufficient. These extra bits of gear can help. View on site Today's recommended downloads Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Measure Up? (Oracle) Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware (VMware) Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware) Covering Your Tracks, Protecting Your Data (Oracle) Perennial favorites   Why tablets matter for enterprise users Five tips for improving your tablet experience Toshiba Thrive: The best business-grade tablet on the market Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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[TechRepublic] Provide remote support with TeamViewer

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | April 13, 2012

Provide remote support from your Android tablet with TeamViewer Find out why Jack Wallen thinks TeamViewer for Remote Control might be an ideal choice for providing remote support from your Android tablet. Read more Resource of the day S5 Matrix: Building the Enterprise Cloud Read this white paper to learn how you can get a new IT infrastructure from an out-of-the-box platform for cloud computing and other IT services. Keep reading to learn more. Extend enterprise collaboration to tablets Will Kelly believes that extending enterprise collaboration to tablet users is about bringing the tablet and enterprise together through apps, end user training, and standardization. Read more My new Apple iPad: Why it leaves rival tablets in the dust To Apple, the third-generation iPad may be just an incremental update, but for rival tablet makers it's a crushing setback. Read more Report: 21 million active iOS smartphones, tablets in China An increasing number of smartphones and tablet devices are making their way into the hands of the Chinese citizen. BYOD may not be a talking point yet, but may soon be in the wealthier cities and provinces. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Goodbye BYOD? Gen Z favour PCs, email over tablets and social media The next generation of workers say they are happier using work PCs and email at work than tablets and social networks. Read more When can Android devs target ICS? Developers need to have a very good reason to solely target Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest and greatest version of Android. Read more Infographic: The maturation of iOS and Android OS This infographic by Lookout Mobile Security shows the history of iOS and Android, as well as the projected sales growth through 2012. Read more Featured multimedia   Toshiba Tegra 3 tablets come in different sizes, pretty much one shape (photos) Toshiba unveils three new Tegra 3 tablets. View on site Must-have iPad accessories (photos) The iPad isn't entirely self-sufficient. These extra bits of gear can help. View on site Today's recommended downloads ESG Security Management Maturity Model (EMC Corporation) EMA: Data Driven Security (EMC Corporation) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware) Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Why The Change in Backup Licensing Models? (Quest Software) Perennial favorites   Why tablets matter for enterprise users Five tips for improving your tablet experience Toshiba Thrive: The best business-grade tablet on the market Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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