Last week saw another spate of malware attacks via email to which many folks fell victim. Several high-profile ransomware outbreaks have hit in the past few weeks, snaring, among others, municipalities and nonprofits. Read more
June marks the start of hurricane season in Hawaii, which means it’s time to review emergency plans, check preparedness kits and stock up on supplies like canned food and bottled water that can sustain our families in the event of a disaster. Read more
For my kids, email is an antiquated technology — I might as well tell them to expect a telegram. Most of the business world isn’t so lucky, however, and a fair portion of the day is spent bailing out an inbox that never stops filling up. Read more
As an educator, I’m deeply troubled to see climate crisis and climate science denial emanating from the highest levels of government. This comes at a time when the need for global awareness and environmental stewardship have never been greater. Read more
Microsoft’s Windows 7 desktop operating system goes “end of life” on Jan. 14. What does this dramatic-sounding statement really mean? Will it be really dead, a viable product or somewhere in between? Read more
Many businesses in Hawaii utilize the internet every day to do everything from transacting business with customers around the world to communicating with vendors and employees wherever they may be. Read more
When it comes to social media giants like Facebook and Twitter, you can be confident that if you’re not paying for the service, you’re not the customer — you’re the product being sold. Read more
Tablets are on everyone’s menu these days. They are handy for basic tasks, but you need to be discriminating. The cheap ones are slow and croak fast. Read more
Individuals or organizations in the market for Windows-based laptop computers seem to dwell over such purchases more than just about anything else. Read more
My team and I recently completed the first round of a new Hawaiian Telcom University roadshow focused on cybersecurity best practices for businesses. Read more
What technology developments will affect Hawaii residents and small businesses in 2019? Read more
Only one local event will bring together electronic dance music, bokeh photography, travel tips, adorable chicks and massage. All for free. Read more
Computer hardware virtualization has been in vogue for nearly two decades now, but many folks still have a tough time understanding what it’s all about. Read more
Voice communications are a vital part of any successful business. The technology behind voice calls has changed over time from analog to digital switching, which eliminated human operators, to Voice over Internet Protocol. Read more
Why not Hawaii? Why not launch satellites into orbit from Hawaii? For one thing, launching from Hawaii can save money. Read more
What information technology developments will affect Hawaii residents and small businesses in 2019? Read more
With the advent of online storage offerings such as Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft’s OneDrive and SharePoint, many individuals, businesses and government agencies have taken to storing their data in the cloud. Read more
Data gives businesses their competitive edge, and today many businesses transfer increasingly large amounts of data between the cloud, data centers, offices and other locations. Read more
My co-writer, Rob Kay, and I have always been big fans of internet radio. Whether it’s jazz in Paris, opera in Berlin or the latest BBC World News broadcast, this medium will take you there. Read more
Ever find yourself searching for a free Wi-Fi connection and come across something like HP-M477 LaserJet? Read more
You may have seen excerpts from a report recently released by a Canadian research firm stating that the number of cybercrime victims in Hawaii increased an alarming 65 percent from 2012 to 2017. Read more
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