Connect your Android tablet to SMB shares

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | September 06, 2012

Connect your Android tablet to SMB shares with the ASTRO File Manager Jack Wallen demonstrates how to connect to SMB shares on your desktop from your Android tablet with ASTRO File Manager. Read more Resource of the day Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones You need the ability to support users on today's most popular platforms -- including iPhones and iPads. LogMeIn Rescue can help. Test drive LogMeIn Rescue for free and start providing complete on-demand remote support to customers and colleagues. Posts from TechRepublic   Patent wars and tablets in the enterprise Patrick Gray takes a look at the recent Apple vs. Samsung patent wars and what it means for tablet adoption in the enterprise. Read more If you want to try Windows 8, wait for a hybrid There's one big problem with Windows 8: it has a split personality disorder. If you want the maximum Windows 8 experience, you'll need a hybrid tablet/laptop. Read more Lugging too many devices? Time we revisited the personal network idea The notion that we'd end up carrying less tech has proved false. So now that we're hauling around so many devices, perhaps it's the moment to revive the concept of a personal-area network. Read more Infographic: Survey says that people love their tablets This infographic by Staples offers some interesting facts about tablet owners and their device usage. Read more TechRepublic's new BYOD Policy helps IT stem safety problems Most employees want to be able to choose the device they're most comfortable using and that allows them to work how and when they want. Help deal with any problems proactively with this BYOD policy download. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Windows 8 tablets: Vindication for the 'tablets do real work' crowd I've been using tablets to do real work for a long time and have written regularly about that experience. The response to those articles has been that tablets are not good for doing real work. Windows 8 tablets are causing that reaction to change. Read more Hybrid, slider, convertible: A tablet terminology guide The multi-faceted focus of Windows 8 is already resulting in a variety of form factors getting ready for market. In an effort to make sense of these devices, this terminology guide should help. Read more So, where's Apple's tablet computer? If a TV isn't Apple's next big thing, then what about an OS X-powered tablet computer? Given the changes we've seen in OS X lately, it makes sense. Read more Is 64GB storage enough for a Windows RT tablet? As we create and carry around with us more and more digital detritus, is the maximum of 64GB of storage available on Windows RT tablets going to be enough once users start throwing software and files at it? Read more Apple: We didn't pass iPhone, iPad device IDs to FBI Both the FBI and now Apple have come forward to state that they had no involvement the ongoing 'UDID-gate,' which led to more than 1 million iOS device codes leaking to the Web. Read more Citrix Podio for iPad debuts with BYOD in mind The new Podio for iPad app is boasted to complete Citrix's vision for empowering the mobile workforce. Read more Analyst: iPad 'cannibalizing' PC sales; nudging business Mac market While the iPad is chomping away at U.S. K-12 markets, Macs are edging their way into the business market, likely as a result of the post-PC push by Apple's counterpart iPhone and iPad devices. Read more Kobo announces smallest eReader in Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, and Kobo Arc 7 inch Android tablet Kobo makes some great eInk devices and just announced their new lineup of ebook readers, including a much improved tablet device. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Galaxy Note 10.1. This Samsung tablet is easy to open, simple to service, and has several improvements over the 10-inch Galaxy Tab. View on site Five free recovery tools you can carry with you Make sure your portable toolkit includes a reliable recovery solution. Here are five possibilities worth checking out. View on site Five free tools for network diagramming If you're looking for a basic diagramming app that won't cost you a dime, you're in luck: There are several easy-to-use tools available for free. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Have You Supersized Your Data Center? Avoid the Pitfalls of Oversizing (APC by Schneider Electric)   Message to subscribers The Tablets in the Enterprise newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic bloggers' tips about tablet deployments and management and new products, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News, Hardware 2.0, Between the Lines, and Tech Broiler blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded tablets coverage. Connect with TechRepublic Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace? Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll. 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] What the iPhone 5 will offer business users

Apple in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | September 06, 2012

Editor's note There are also two stories of note concerning Apple security that you might want to check out from ZDNet: first, Apple issues Java update to tackle zero day and Apple: We didn't pass iPhone, iPad device IDs to FBI. What the iPhone 5 will offer business users Erik Eckel suggests that any smartphone buying decisions should wait on the next iPhone release before making a final choice. Here are the highlights for business users. Read more Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose When it comes to cloud computing, there are benefits to growing businesses, but security is an issue that is always raised. This webcast explores advantages to both cloud and on-premise security solutions. Discover which is right for you. Poll Results: Apple iOS enterprise development is more hype than fact There is not as much in-house enterprise app development in the Apple iOS space as one might think. Read more Apple iPhone 5: Guaranteed to disappoint The smart money is now on the new iPhone offering solid improvements rather than revolution. So, with no obvious killer feature, the big question is whether Apple's new smartphone is simply destined to dissatisfy. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Mountain Lion's new text substitutions Wil Limoges introduces the Text Substitution feature in Mountain Lion OS. Read more Infographic: iPhone 5 predictions Only one in every five Android users plans to purchase the iPhone 5 when it's released, according to a recent survey. Read more Featured multimedia   Scenes from Star Wars Celebration VI Star Wars Celebration VI was held in Orlando, FL, on August 23 - 26, 2012. Here are some photos from this year's event. View on site Today's recommended downloads Best Practices for a BI and Analytics Strategy (SAP) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Boosting Performance Through Business Analytics (SAP) IDC White Paper: Business Value of Managed Services (IBM) Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace? Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll. 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

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[TechRepublic] Norton: Cybercrime cost $110 billion last year

IT Security TechRepublic Member | September 06, 2012

Editor's note There are also two stories of note concerning Apple security that you might want to check out from ZDNet: first, Apple issues Java update to tackle zero day and Apple: We didn't pass iPhone, iPad device IDs to FBI. Norton: Cybercrime cost $110 billion last year Norton's annual Cybercrime report says that in the last twelve months, cybercrime has cost $110 billion, and may have implications for businesses worldwide. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. Posts from TechRepublic   Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace? Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll. Read more Infographic: 2012, the year of password theft This infographic breaks out the numbers of password theft exploits so far in 2012. Help your users understand the risks of bad password management. Read more Posts from ZDNet   New Shamoon malware variant in the wild Symantec has released a new warning after finding that an updated variant of malware Shamoon is in the wild. Read more Featured multimedia   Five free tools for network diagramming If you're looking for a basic diagramming app that won't cost you a dime, you're in luck: There are several easy-to-use tools available for free. View on site Today's recommended downloads On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Maximized Warehousing and Analytics in The Era of Big Data (IBM) Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments (APC by Schneider Electric) Smarter Commerce for Consumer Products (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace? Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll. 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

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Free network diagram tools, portable recovery apps, crapware removers

Five Apps TechRepublic Member | September 06, 2012

Five free tools for network diagramming Resource of the day Unlocking the enterprise cloud Are you afraid of technology 'lock-in' if you switch your cloud hosting providers or platforms? See how OpenStack can help large organisations to realise the benefits of cloud... Hottest new lists   Five free portable recovery tools Undelete files, recover data, and fix damaged partitions with the help of these handy portable apps. Read more Five apps for crapware cleanup You don't have to put up with the aggravation of crapware. Here are several effective tools for removing it from your Windows PC. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Apple iPhone 5: Guaranteed to disappoint The smart money is now on the new iPhone offering solid improvements rather than revolution. So with no obvious killer feature, the big question is whether Apple's new smartphone is simply destined to dissatisfy. Read more 10 wishlist items for Dragon Naturally Speaking For those who do a lot of writing, dictation software like Dragon Naturally Speaking can be a big help. But as Brien Posey observes, there's room for improvement. Read more Five easy ways to eliminate those annoying help desk calls Nearly all IT departments are overworked and understaffed right now. And in many organizations, no area is feeling the crunch more than the help desk. Here are some ways to reduce the volume of those help desk calls. Read more Recovery-as-a-service: Should you move DR to the cloud? Patrick Sweeney looks at the reasons you might consider moving your disaster recovery solution to a cloud service. How feasible would it be for your organization? Read more Featured multimedia   Desktop Wallpaper: Northern lights The Winter Solstice is approaching, which means winter, which means cold weather and long nights. And for the kid in all of us it brings up memories of the North Pole. Imagine going to work under the colorful aurora borealis. View on site Today's recommended downloads Case Study: Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production (SAP) Best Practices for a BI and Analytics Strategy (SAP) Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments (APC by Schneider Electric) On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Connect with TechRepublic Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace? Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll. 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

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