Computer Technology


3 Souped-Up Note-Taking Apps

Here’s a look at three supercharged note-taking apps for a variety of smartphones and tablets.

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7 Must-Have Apps for Salespeople

Whether you need to log sales calls or keep track of business cards, there's an app to make it easier to get out of the office and into the field.

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America’s Fastest-Growing Software Company

Luke Roopra’s company, Vertiglo, has grown 8,648 percent over three years by designing custom online and mobile apps for businesses.

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My Favorite Tool for Keeping Up With the News

Pulse News is a must-have app for Dan Wasyluk, founder and CEO of CollegeBlender.

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Apps From the Past: Lessons Learned

From start-ups to mega companies, every business has something to gain from mastering the app market. But not all apps are runaway successes. Here’s a look back at a few apps that failed--and the lessons every business can learn.

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Will 2011 Ring in an iPad Killer?

The BlackBerry PlayBook is due to hit the market this quarter, coming on the heels of several Android-based tablets, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, that have r...  Read more

Behold CES's iPad Killers (Possibly)

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Apple iPad 2 Could Be a Business Stunner

Apple may be prepping a follow-up to the iPad, and if the experts are right, it could be an even better business tablet.  Read more

How to Create a Great PowerPoint Presentation

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Is It Time to Buy a 4G Gadget?

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Should You Make a Tablet App for Your Business?

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Is the BlackBerry PlayBook Ideal for Business?

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IBM’s Super Computer Watson

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Details on the iPad 2

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Yipes: Windows Tablet For 2012

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Why Netbooks Are Doomed

Remember back in 2009 when netbooks were selling like hotcakes? Well, those days are gone and now tablets are selling like hotcakes. It begs the question,...  Read more

Could You Survive Without Mobile Apps?

A third of small businesses say they couldn't get by without mobile apps. (Eleven percent say they use them only because they're "cool.")  Read more

A Pop-up App Store in San Francisco

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Capterra Soldiers On

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Can You Fly Solo With a Tablet?

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Android's Elephant in the Room

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5 Tips for Managing IT Across Multiple Offices

Here are five tips for managing information technology across multiple offices, all while maximizing efficiency, security, and cost.  Read more

Deal on SAP Software

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Kevin Poulsen, author of Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion-Dollar Cybercrime Underground.

Kevin Poulsen, is a former hacker and author of Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion-Dollar Cybercrime Underground .  Watch video

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Building Your Business

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Can Apps Make You a Better Networker?

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10 Things to Look for in a Web Hosting Service

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7 Unconventional Ways to Hire the Best Tech Talent

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Geoffrey Moore Interview: How to Approach the Smartphone App Business

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Mint’s Cool Advantage

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Creating Apps to Fuel Growth

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Getting Your Business Organized Using Google

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A New Way to Manage iPad Files

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Can You Make Your Own App?

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3 Apps for the Great Outdoors

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A new survey suggests people will go to great lengths to avoid PowerPoint presentations, either giving them or listening to them.  Read more

The Best Front Office Software for Running Your Business

With so many options it can be hard to decide what software will meet your businesses needs. Here are our top picks for front-office software.  Read more

Deciding Whether Your Business Needs a Mobile App

Mobile applications can be one of the best ways to keep your consumers engaged with your brand as they are on the move. But first you have to decide whether ...  Read more

It's Not The Post-PC Era

It's more like the "multiple device" era. It's amazing to me that there are people who can buy into conspiracy theories like questioning President Obama's...  Read more

The Birth of the iRestaurant

Running a restaurant has never been easier, thanks to the iPad. De Santos is the first in New York to run its restaurant completely off Apple's tablets.  Read more

InterSys Consulting Interview: Working in the Cloud

Running your company in the cloud without any servers isn’t just a dream of the future--it’s happening right now.  Read more

The Best Back Office Software for Running Your Business

Last month we told you the best options for front office software. This month we asked the experts to weigh in on back office software to improve your busine...  Read more