Smartphone Applications For Computer Technicians Pt2 – Android

Last week we listed some iPhone applications that are useful to Computer Technicans, this week we are listing some Techie applications for Android based smartphones.

OnTheJob Management
OnTheJob Management is a tool to help you organise your data by Job. When you view a job it will show you who you are supposed to visit, to fix what, where, when and allows you to enter some notes. OnTheJob Management seamlessly intergrates with your contacts, calendar events and SMS messages. However, it does not have any finances/invoices etc..
OnTheJob Management – Free

 

WiFi Analyzer
WiFi Analyzer is a wireless network scanning tool that works by listing the wireless access points in range and provides a graphical representation of which wireless channel each of them operates. With this knowledge, you can set your wireless channel to the one with the least interference.
Wifi Analyzer – Free

 

Teamviewer
Teamviewer is a remote support program that allows you to control computers remotely.
Teamviewer – Free for non-commercial use

 

LogMeIn Ignition
Teamviewer is a remote support program that allows you to control computers remotely.
LogMeIn Ignition – $29.99

 

AndroidVNC
AndroidVNC is an open source remote desktop problem. It can connect to most VNC servers including TightVNC, RealVNC on Windows and Linux as well as Apple Remote Desktop on OSX.
AndroidVNC – Free

 

ConnectBot
ConnectBot is a powerful open-source secure shell (SSH) client. It can manage simultaneous SSH sessions, create secure tunnels, and copy/paste between other applications.
ConnectBot – Free

 

ES File Explorer
ES File Explorer is a free file manager, app manager and task killer that has the ability to explore both the phone and a PC shares on the network.
ES File Explorer – Free

 

Dell Service Tag Scanner
If you are working with Dells a lot this is a great tool. This application allows you to scan or enter a service tag to fetch the warranty information for a Dell service.
Dell Service Tag Scanner – Free

 

PDANet
PDANet allows you to use your Android phone like a 3G modem. It does not require a tether phone plan and you can connect it to your computer via USB or Bluetooth
PDANet – Free limits secure sites. Paid is $15.95

 

1 VPN
0 01 VPN allows you to connect to VPNs in 1 click by saving VPN usernames and passwords. You can also use its Tasker/Local Plugin feature to connect to VPNs automatically. The application supports PPTP, L2TP, L2TP/IPSec CRT.
1 VPN – $3.61

 

Dropbox
1 1Sync your files between your computer and mobile device and open them using your favorite Android applications.
Dropbox – Free

 

Square
2 2Square allows you to Accept credit cards on your Android device with no contract, monthly fees, or merchant account required. Every user receives a free Square credit card reader in the mail.
Square – Free

 

Newegg Mobile
3 3The Newegg Mobile application allows Android users to search, shop, read reviews and make purchases on Newegg.com. Excellent for those onsite price checks.
Newegg Mobile – Free

 

Tapatalk
4 4Tapatalk is an application that allows you to read certain forums as a native application. Its faster and more phone friendly that the full sized pages of forums or even some mobile versions. The Technibble forums supports Tapatalk (see pictures here) and it is well worth the money.
Tapatalk – $2.96

A big thank you to the Technibble forum members who suggested these Android applications. If you know of other great applications for the Android that you think should be here, drop us a comment.