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A mobile toolkit for the road

The road warrior's essential mobile toolkit: Summer editionImage by ThinkstockSummer is full swing, which means millions of Americans will be cashing in their vacation days and enjoying time away from the office. But for those road warriors who can't disconnect entirely, we've augmented our road warrior's essential mobile toolkit with some of this summer’s best options to stay connected, protected, and productive no matter how far you roam. So hit the beach, pool, or trail this summer without missing a beat from your digital life.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Android tune-up: How to boost performance while you wait for Lollipop

Android 5.0 Lollipop has been heralded as the operating system’s biggest step forward to date. Improved battery life and performance through changes to Android’s core runtime and power management systems are among the most anticipated enhancements among users, given their promise of a faster, more efficient experience.At least that’s the theory. Unfortunately, for the 98 percent of Android devices eagerly awaiting their Lollipop update, there’s no way of knowing whether Lollipop will breathe new life into their devices. That’s where third-party developers can fill the performance gap, as they have been since Android’s earliest days.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here