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Smartphone Data Plans: 5 Ways to Keep Bandwidth Usage in Check

Unlimited data plans are a thing of the past with AT&T and are being phased out by Verizon. Yet new metered plans don't deliver great bang for your buck and you may get blindsided with a hefty bill if you're not careful. Here are five w

Jun 13, 2011 5 mins
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Cell phones and Cancer: 8 Precautions Worth Taking

The WHO's recent report that cell phones are possibly carcinogenic is not definitive data and has its skeptics, but Bill Snyder of CIO.com writes that we all should still take precautions on the chance that cell phones could be damaging our heal

Jun 6, 2011 5 mins
Carriers Small and Medium Business Smartphones
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BlackBerry PlayBook Battery Tips: How to Make Your Tablet Last Longer

A recent BlackBerry PlayBook OS update has weakened overall tablet battery life for many RIM PlayBook owners. Here are six quick and easy PlayBook battery tips and tricks to help counteract the update's negative effects and boost your tablet&#03

May 26, 2011 9 mins
Laptops Small and Medium Business Smartphones
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Will Skype Be Another Microsoft License Gotcha?

Skype may be a beloved consumer product, but enterprises should beware of sneaky Skype charges, and will need to keep a close eye on Microsoft enterprise agreements to ensure they're not suddenly paying for a service they're not using.

May 23, 2011 4 mins
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Gmail Tip: Now AIM and Gchat Share Contacts

With the rise of low-cost sensors, ubiquitous connectivity, and massive data volumes, the u201cInternet of Thingsu201d promises to change the world. Donu2019t let data challenges get in the way. rn

Jul 7, 2017
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Gmail Tip: Now AIM and Gchat Share Contacts

Google and AOL now allow importing contacts to and from Gchat and AIM, giving users the opportunity to choose one platform over another for all messaging purposes. Here's how to do it.

May 20, 2011 3 mins
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BlackBerry PlayBook: New Details on Deploying Bridge, Bluetooth Security

CIO.com's Al Sacco shares fresh advice on the process for corporate BlackBerry Bridge deployment via BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), plus new information on BlackBerry PlayBook Bluetooth security.

May 19, 2011 4 mins
Small and Medium Business Smartphones Wi-Fi
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Microsoft’s Frenemies: The Necessity of Partnering Up

Microsoft's partnerships with RIM, Nokia and Yahoo (and acquisition of Skype) underscore the need to form alliances against Google or Apple in certain markets.

May 13, 2011 4 mins
Internet Small and Medium Business Smartphones
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BlackBerry PlayBook Video Chat Behind the Firewall: Ports and Port Forwarding

Research In Motion (RIM) has posted information for IT admins to help ensure BlackBerry PlayBook tablet Video Chat functions properly via firewall-protected corporate networks.

May 12, 2011 2 mins
Small and Medium Business Smartphones VoIP
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BlackBerry PlayBook Tips for All RIM Tablet Users

Got yourself a shiny new BlackBerry PlayBook? Learn how to get more done in less time, boost tablet security, manage applications and more, using these seven easy PlayBook tips and tricks, courtesy of CIO.com's Al Sacco.

May 11, 2011 9 mins
Small and Medium Business Smartphones Wi-Fi
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Google Voice: Are You Missing Out on Coolest Features?

Google Voice is a complement to existing wireless or wired phone service; it doesn't replace it. CIO.com's Bill Snyder explains what it can do for you or your business.

May 9, 2011 5 mins
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