As we enter the holiday season during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can be sure scammers are counting down the days to send their holiday-timed scam and phishing emails. Read more
As last year came to a close, people were congratulating themselves for surviving a global pandemic. The light at the end of the tunnel, however, turned out to be the oncoming COVID-19 freight train that was the delta variant. Read more
An Oct. 14 story in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser proclaimed, “Pandemic fuels spike in childhood obesity in Hawaii.” For University of Hawaii geriatrician Dr. Bradley Willcox, this is an ominous shot over the bow. Read more
Last time around, we wrote about cookies and how one should deal with them. Like many technology-related topics, it was a bit abstract. A reader, let’s call him Keone, wrote in with a specific example of how cookies have affected him. It’s an interesting tale to tell, and perhaps better illustrates how internet tracking mechanisms work. Read more
The timing couldn’t have been better, or worse, when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down around the world on Oct. 4. Read more
This year Kokua Country Foods Cooperative in Moiliili is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This is very much heartfelt for Clifford Chang, president of the organization’s board of directors and longtime Kokua member-owner, and the other 4,000 member-owners. (Full disclosure: That includes yours truly.) Read more
Anyone who’s surfed the internet in the past 18 months or so should have noticed a new annoyance, usually presented as a small banner at the bottom of the screen, with a message similar to “This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies.” It will have links to the site’s privacy policy and a button to click signaling your acceptance. What’s all this about and how should you respond? Read more
This October marks the 18th anniversary of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity and ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safe and secure online. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is organized through a partnership between the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. Read more
Hawaii today is home to about a dozen accelerator and incubator programs, tangible proof Hawaii’s business climate and opportunities for entrepreneurship have strengthened over the past decade. Read more
Mike Loftin is a co-founder of 808 Cleanups, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization committed to restoring Hawaii’s natural beauty. Read more
As the pandemic wears on, so too do the associated supply chain issues. Technical goods are one of the most affected markets, and this is often felt most when purchasing computers. What used to be a straightforward process, taking just a few days from time of order to delivery, now takes weeks or even months. What can folks do to simplify such acquisitions? Read more
Maintaining human connections in a digital world continues to be extremely relevant as we navigate our new, ever- changing reality of living and working in a pandemic world. Adapting to COVID-19 has been different for everyone, but what has remained universal is the importance of our connections and relationships with one another. Read more
Since my last column ran, my wife and mother passed away. As a husband and son, I’m devastated. But as your friendly neighborhood technologist, I hope to bring you some hard-won wisdom that can help you today, and help the people who love you tomorrow. Read more
I think it’s safe to say that over the past year or so, we’ve all spent more time preparing our own food. In doing so I’ve tried to adopt technology that will make a difference in both my culinary life and well- being. The first item my research has led me to is the Vitamix Ascent 2500. Read more
With many of us still working from home for the foreseeable future, now might be a good time to adapt or upgrade your technology to improve the remote work experience. Chief among things to consider is your wireless network. Read more
With cyberattacks at an all-time high and what seems like weekly reports of major organizations falling victim to ransomware gangs, Info Security groups around the country are in an all-hands-on-deck situation. Read more
There are plenty of good reasons to be skeptical of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Read more
A recent study from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance finds that 83% of people were prompted to either create, revisit or adjust their financial plan during the pandemic. That is hardly a surprise to J.R. Robinson, a financial software developer and founder of Honolulu-based Financial Planning Hawaii. Read more
Some features available on the current release of Office 365 are not available on the Windows 7 version. This gap will only widen as time goes on. Read more
COVID-19 has forced everyone to rely more heavily on communication tools to stay connected from home. Read more
In crisis there is also opportunity. Amidst all the tragedy and loss wrought by the pandemic, some saw a silver lining in all the disruption: a chance to reinvent oneself, pivot a company, change direction or try something new. Read more
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