Six lessons from 2013 that the iPad, Android, and Surface 2 could learn from each other

Jack Wallen takes a look at lessons that major tablet platforms could learn from one another.    The year 2013 was a big one for tablets, because they finally usurped laptops as the go-to mobile tool for business users. During that time, Apple, Android, and Microsoft jockeyed to get their products into the enterprise. Each platform experienced successes and failures -- some big and some small -- and there are definitely lessons...

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SEO 101: How search engine optimization really works

Learn some Google recommended techniques to improve your company's ranking in Google Search results.  In my last article, "How does Google Search really work?" I discussed the basics of how Google crawls the web, indexes data, and presents search results using a scoring system called PageRank to determine which links are presented first. I mentioned that "there are legitimate ways to improve your website's PageRank score. That's where search...

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12 Apps of Christmas, Day 6: Evernote

Some TechRepublic editors and bloggers highlight their favorite app in this 12 Apps of Christmas series. The sixth app, recommended by Will Kelly, is Evernote.    The 6th app of Christmas Will Kelly gave to you is the champion app called Evernote. In the spirit of the holidays, we thought we’d create a smartphone series based on a popular Christmas song. The 12 Days of Christmas starts on Christmas Day, but our 12 Apps of Christmas...

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Discover new form factors for Android devices

Not all Android devices are built the same, and variety is one of the strong suits of the Android ecosystem. James Sanders explores some new form factors for Android devices.  In the last six months, the major Android manufacturers have released a variety of great smartphones, like the Sony Xperia Z1, the Motorola Moto X, the LG G2, and the Google Nexus 5. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks -- but they are all, in essence, the same...

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DDoS attacks during the holiday season: Don't be a victim

Read about the importance of determining the ROI of implementing DDoS mitigation controls. Also, find out why small online retailers are left the most exposed to DDoS attacks.   As we approach the holiday season, there is no shortage of tech articles about distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and how they're such a huge Q4 problem that necessitates awareness and, of course, a comprehensive DDoS mitigation strategy. From all...

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Five reasons why the Ubuntu tablet could shock naysayers in 2014

Jack Wallen offers five good reasons why a tablet running Linux could really shock the naysayers in 2014.    With a recent proclamation by Mark Shuttleworth that an “interesting set of household brands' are looking at putting Ubuntu Touch on their own phones and tablets,” the mobile landscape has become quite interesting. Prior to this, it seemed like the Ubuntu Phone was having serious issues gaining any traction with major...

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10 tech heroes of 2013

In a year of high-profile controversies and failures for IT, people still found ways to use technology to make life better for others. You may recognize some of these folks; others might surprise you.      Every year, there are heroes and villains across all industries. Though it's much easier to point out the villains, the heroes are the ones who should really be getting the attention. Within the world of technology, there...

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Windows 8.1's Reading List app is a Favorites list on steroids

Greg Shultz describes how to take advantage of Windows 8.1's new Reading List app.    Some of the improvements in Windows 8.1 have made using the modern apps more appealing. I like the new Snap feature, which allows you to have more than two modern apps open on the screen at one time, and I discovered a way to have two Internet Explorer tabs open on the screen and position them side-by-side. I recently...

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