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49 iPad Apps for Reference and Research
By Troy Dreier | Mobile/Wireless Article Published October 19, 2011
iPad apps that turn the iPad into a research library at your fingertips.
Apple OS X 10.7: The Lion Bores Tonight
By Troy Dreier | Applications Article Published July 25, 2011
Lion's new features don't justify a $129 upgrade, but for a sweet $29, small refinements are just fine.
50 iPad Apps for Free News, Information, Entertainment
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published April 26, 2011
These iPad apps offer a cornucopia of free content: news and information, weather, TV, movies and more.
50 Free iPad Apps for Business Users
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published January 31, 2011
Free iPad apps for productivity, remote access, information management and more.
50 iPad Security Apps
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published December 30, 2010
iPad security apps for handling passwords, setting alarms, monitoring cameras, theft prevention and more. Many free iPad security apps.
Top 50 iPad Apps for Shopping and Saving Money
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published November 30, 2010
iPad apps to help you shop for just about anything.
50 Best iPad Apps for Keeping in Touch
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published October 28, 2010
iPad apps for email, chat, texting, social networks and other communication tasks.
50 iPad Apps for a Lifetime of Learning
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 28, 2010
iPad apps for learning about business, languages, music, hobbies, math and science, and more.
50 iPad Apps for Getting Stuff Done
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published August 30, 2010
iPad apps for tasks like double sreening, using your iPad as a remote, editing documents and much more. Many of these iPad apps are free.
Top 50 iPad Apps for Work and Play
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published July 27, 2010
iPad apps are great for productivity. They’re just as good at turning the iPad into a big toy.
The 49 Best iPad Apps for News and Entertainment
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 28, 2010
Your iPad can be a complete source of news and information, not to mention video, movies and TV.
50 Coolest iPad Apps (So Far)
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published April 12, 2010
iPad apps, both free and paid, for business, play, and overall iPad functionality. Plus: weird iPad apps.
Run a Business from Your iPhone: The Best Apps
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published October 20, 2009
The entrepreneur who ran a business completely from his iPhone talks about the apps he used. Plus: a list of the essential business iPhone apps.
50 Free iPhone Apps for Business Travelers
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 23, 2009
A free iPhone app is no risk: keep the ones that help your business and delete the others.
Free iPhone Apps: 50 Useful Ones
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published August 26, 2009
It’s free iPhone apps that make the iPhone’s high cost a little bit easier to handle.
iPhone Apps for 3.0 OS and the iPhone 3GS: 50 Downloads
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 30, 2009
Utilities, fun, business, travel – the top iPhone apps to use the new 3.0 OS and the iPhone 3GS capabilities.
iPhone 3.0 Software Review: Apple Catches Up (Mostly)
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 22, 2009
The free iPhone software update moves the handheld forward, but could have gone further.
iPhone Apps: the Top 46 Oddest
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 15, 2009
You have all the productive iPhone apps already loaded. Now it’s time for a little amusement.
Top 50 iPhone Apps for Staying Informed
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published May 20, 2009
iPhone apps to keep you informed about news, weather, sports, tech, business, and everything else.
50 iPhone Apps for Mobile Workers
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published April 28, 2009
iPhone apps for workers -- and surfers -- on the run.
Smartphone Reviews: Samsung Saga, LG Incite & HTC Fuze
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published February 4, 2009
These three smartphones all run on Windows Mobile, but provide completely different user experiences. We'll help you find the one that's right for you.
BlackBerry Storm Tips, Part II: Using RIM's First Touch Smartphone
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published January 17, 2009
Can't get enough info on your new BlackBerry Storm? Read our second installment of useful tips.
BlackBerry Storm Tips, Part I: Using RIM's First Touch Smartphone
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published January 15, 2009
Want to get more from your BlackBerry Strom? Check out this collection of usage tips.
Roundup: The Best iPhone Apps of the Week
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published January 8, 2009
Our weekly roundup of the best free and paid applications available for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Roundup: The Best iPhone Apps of the Week
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published November 19, 2008
Our weekly roundup of the best free and paid applications available for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Roundup: The Best iPhone Apps of the Week
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published October 24, 2008
Our weekly roundup of the best free and paid applications available for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Review: iPhone 3G
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published October 17, 2008
It's not just hype that's made the iPhone the hottest smartphone around. If you're due for an upgrade, take a good look at the iPhone 3G.
Roundup: The Best iPhone Apps of the Week
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published October 15, 2008
Our weekly roundup of the best free and paid applications available for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Review: Apple MobileMe
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published August 14, 2008
Now that the bugs are worked out, MobileMe delivers a smooth and seamless experience that makes using the service hassle-free for iPhone and iPod touch users.
The iPhone's Challenge to Mobile Video
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published August 1, 2008
The Apple iPhone is a major player in the mobile Internet space, but the iPhone still doesn't support Flash, which means it can't display most of the video available online. What's a hardworking video site to do?
Review: iPhone 2.0 Software Upgrade
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published July 23, 2008
There's much to like about the 2.0 software upgrade, which adds a huge variety of features and programs to the iPhone and iPod touch.
Cognos 8 Go! Mobile: Business Info on the Run
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published April 3, 2008
The wireless software package serves many different types of professional users.
DataFlux Accelerator: Managing Data
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published March 13, 2008
Dataflux, which recently won a Datamation Product of the Year award for Network and Systems Management, focuses on data analysis.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 Pro: Fighting Malware
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published March 5, 2008
The longtime malware fighter scores a Datamation Product of the Year award.
Apple iPhone: Datamation Product of the Year Winner
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published February 19, 2008
The handheld is winning over both business and personal users. Plus: If rumors are true that Apple will integrate the iPhone with Microsoft Exchange, it would increase the device's use as a business productivity tool.
Map of the World
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published January 25, 2008
GPS devices are hot items, but could Wi-Fi be the real future of navigation? Skyhook Wireless, which powers iPhone Maps, is leading the way.
2008: The Year of the Wireless Monitor
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published December 12, 2007
It's true: wireless monitors are coming. DisplayLink announced this week that it will demonstrate the first working models at CES next month.
Leopard Takes a Bite Out of Adobe
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published November 3, 2007
Time Machine, Quick Look, iChat Screen Sharing: If you're a Mac user, there are lots of good reasons to upgrade to OS X 10.5 "Leopard," Apple's new operating system. But there's also a good reason to hold off: Adobe's professional video apps aren't yet fully compatible.
Review: the iPod Touch
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published October 30, 2007
The new Wi-Fi-enabled iPod is a "touch" disappointing.
A Video Guide to Today's Best Cameras
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 29, 2007
Want to see the merchandise before you go shopping? Check out this video to hear about the four types of cameras used in online work and get expert recommendations for each.
The Best Video Podcasts Going
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 21, 2007
While online video is being widely embraced by businesses of all size, video podcasting is slow to catch on. We did a little digging, however, and uncovered a few companies that are succeeding with innovative video podcasts.
Online Video: Who's Watching? And How Often?
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 17, 2007
If you're going to get your video viewed, you've got to know where the viewers are. A report released today by ComScore makes it clear that viewers are watching more than anyone thought, and they're doing it largely at YouTube.
The 5 Essential Don'ts of Video Podcasting
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 7, 2007
Forget the dos. We've been seeing so many poor corporate video podcasts lately that it's time to put away the do list and bust out the don'ts. Here are the five major mistakes of business video podcasters.
iMovie '08: Could this Be Apple's Biggest Mistake?
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 4, 2007
Many small businesses rely on Apple iMovie to edit video, but the new version takes an unexpected turn by removing much of the functionality and radically changing the interface. Is iMovie still reliable without timeline editing?
Should Your Business Start a Video Podcast?
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published August 30, 2007
Creating a video podcast might seem like a simple way to use video to spread your company's message, but creating one is more demanding than it looks. Read on to discover the benefits of podcasting and easy tips for doing it successfully.
5 Trends to Watch in Mobile Video
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 30, 2007
The growth of mobile video is an inevitability, and the only question about its rise is "when," not "if." If you're wondering when cell phone video will finally find a mass audience, read this list of five trends to watch.
The iPhone's Effect on Mobile Video
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 24, 2007
The iPhone will certainly have a big impact on cell phone design, but we're betting it will affect the future of mobile video even more. Will the combination of YouTube and the iPhone stifle video development?
5 Ways to Create a Great Video Podcast
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published June 14, 2007
Creating a video podcast is an ideal, personal way to reach your company's clients (or potential clients). To learn how to create effective and entertaining podcasts, we spoke with Steve Mack, author of The Podcasting Bible.
RIM BlackBerry Server Takes Wireless Software Award
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published March 5, 2007
Research In Motion’s popular server software wins accolades from Datamation readers.
Handheld Device Award Goes to RIM BlackBerry Pearl
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published March 3, 2007
Research In Motion’s mobile device is known for its style as well as its functionality.
RSA's SecurID Takes Product of the Year Award
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published February 28, 2007
The popular hardware product offers two-factor authentication and is geared for remote users.
Stopping Malware Before It Starts
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published September 20, 2006
Simplicita's new identification and quarantine system targets both suspicious sites and infected machines.
Case Study: Preventing Intranet Info Overload
By Troy Dreier |  Article Published August 14, 2001
What do you do when your company's intranet simply has too much information? When it contains research and reports from experts all around the world, and quick access to every page is crucial? That was the problem faced by Occidental Petroleum. Discover the tool that helped it tackle the paper tiger.