Conner Forrest, Author at TechRepublic

Conner Forrest

Bio

Conner is a former Senior Editor for TechRepublic. He is now a Senior Research Analyst at 451 Research.

Disclosure

Conner Forrest has nothing to disclose. He doesn't hold investments in the technology companies he covers.

Latest from Conner Forrest

The Google Drive app on an iPhone. — Image: Brett Jordan/Pexels

Mobility

How to export a Google Doc from your iPhone

Google Docs has many options for exporting documents to share as PDFs or through Airdrop. Here's how.

Hardware

DIY drones: 25 kits to build your own

Pre-built drones aren't your thing? Here are 25 DIY kits and projects for the wannabe drone pilot in you.

Developer

How to become an Alexa developer: A cheat sheet

Alexa has evolved beyond the Amazon Echo into one of the hottest and most ubiquitous platforms in tech. Learn how developers and businesses can leverage the technology.

Mobility

Google Pixel phone: A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide covers the Google Pixel phone's specifications and features. Also, read about hardware flaws that resulted in a settlement for owners of the original Pixel.

Artificial Intelligence

20 terrifying uses of artificial intelligence

Many advances in artificial intelligence are innovative and extraordinary, but some are downright creepy. Here are 20 of the eeriest ways people are using, or could use, AI.

Report: The US will have 100 million 5G connections by 2023

5G will aid the growth of video streaming, the internet of things, and augmented reality, says TechRepublic's Conner Forrest.

Mobility

Google Pixel 3: Cheat sheet

The Pixel 3 is one of Google's premium flagship smartphones. Here are the most important details that professionals need to know about the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL.

Cloud

The biggest challenges in enterprise app delivery and how to overcome them

Applications developed in-house and applications bought off the shelf present different problems. Gartner research director Paul Delory explains how to approach those issues.

Data Centers

Why API-driven infrastructure is the end goal for data center modernization

API-driven infrastructure is a huge enabler for automation and there are many ways to get there, according to Gartner's Paul Delory.

Innovation

What is robotic process automation and why does it matter to your business?

Gartner research Paul Delory explains the core value of RPA for frontline workers, the challenges it presents, and how it will impact jobs.

PURPOSE Every enterprise needs to establish a plan of action to assess and then recover from unauthorized access to its network. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides a foundation from which to start building your specific procedures. From the policy: ASSIGN AN INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM An incident response team should be put together and a ...

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PURPOSE Collaboration tools exist within a wide range of services, from voice calls to version control systems and everything in between. But for average enterprise businesses, the tools that make work-life exponentially easier are the basics: Voice. Video. Screen sharing. LDAP integration. Web and mobile apps. Third-party integration. Your business might be able to get ...

Conner Forrest

How to export a Google Doc from your iPhone

DIY drones: 25 kits to build your own

How to become an Alexa developer: A cheat sheet

Google Pixel phone: A cheat sheet

20 terrifying uses of artificial intelligence

Report: The US will have 100 million 5G connections by 2023

Google Pixel 3: Cheat sheet

The biggest challenges in enterprise app delivery and how to overcome them

Why API-driven infrastructure is the end goal for data center modernization

What is robotic process automation and why does it matter to your business?

Incident response policy

Computer hardware depreciation calculator

Comparison chart: Enterprise collaboration tools

Comparison guide: Top enterprise collaboration tools