Tech View

Tech View: Taking the mystery out of internet speeds

• By Filifotu “Fotu” Vaai
• May 7, 2025
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Mention ultrafast internet speeds to someone and their eyes will instantly light up. They might not fully understand all the intricacies of technology, but they intuitively know that when it comes to internet speed, the faster the better. It means they can accomplish more in less time. Read more

Tech View: How does tech opposition affect Hawaii’s economy?

• By Rob Kay
• April 16, 2025
• 4

Local opposition to the Thirty-Meter Telescope, biomass energy production and transgenic technologies (commonly known as genetically modified organisms, or GMOs) have been well documented in this newspaper. Read more

Tech View: Make smart choices when utilizing VPNs

• By John Agsalud
• April 9, 2025
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Free Wi-Fi networks are everywhere nowadays, tempting folks to jump on and save the data usage in their cellphone plans. Read more

Tech View: Recycle tech responsibly to support sustainability

• By Nadja Turek
• April 2, 2025
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Our economy craves critical metals — let’s call them “technical nutrients” — to build the carbon-fighting solar panels and electric cars we need, and the work- and lifestyle-sustaining electronics we want and enjoy. Read more

Tech View: Windows 10’s ‘end of life’ imminent — what to do

• By John Agsalud
• March 26, 2025
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A few years ago Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 would end on Oct. 14. Read more

Tech View: Strong policies, investments crucial to secure food system

• March 19, 2025
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Tech View: Visualizing the risks of climate change

• By Nadja Turek
• March 5, 2025
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Seeking resilience and energy security, Gov. Josh Green’s January executive order accelerates Hawaii’s clean-energy future. Read more

Tech View: You can limit collection of phone location data

• By John Agsalud
• Feb. 26, 2025
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Just a few years ago, information technology security experts and nontechies alike pooh-­poohed the threat of tech companies acquiring data about you from your smartphone. Read more

Tech View: New year, new phone: A review of Pixel 9 Pro

• By Rob Kay
• Feb. 19, 2025
• 1

These days, owning a decent cellphone is not only handy, it’s essential. As Washington Post columnist Marc Fisher said, “It hurts to be in the technological slow lane.” Read more

Tech View: Condominium residents can escape internet traffic

• By Jill Kobayashi
• Jan. 15, 2025
• 1

Many of us in Hawaii, particularly on Oahu, live in condominiums. According to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, at last count there were more than 1,800 condominium associations representing more than 170,000 units. Read more

Tech View: SSL certificates provide security for your website

• By John Agsalud
• Jan. 8, 2025

Much like resort fees at hotels, secure sockets layer certificates (referred to as SSL certificates) for websites are basically a requirement that cannot be avoided without a huge headache. What exactly is an SSL certificate, and why do you need it? Read more

Tech View: Think about making — and keeping — tech resolutions

• By Jay Garces
• Jan. 1, 2025
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As we welcome 2025, many of us may be thinking about making New Year’s resolutions to live life more fully and joyfully. Read more

Tech View: Hawaii organization addresses feral pigs problem

• By Rob Kay
• Dec. 25, 2024
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In short, this volunteer organization helped me tackle a problem that would be impossible for a government agency to address. Read more

Tech View: Wide variety of holiday movies on traditional TV, streaming

• Dec. 18, 2024
• 3

Here in Hawaii, Christmas is usually warm and bright — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more

Tech View: Buying a new computer? Here’s what to consider

• By John Agsalud
• Dec. 11, 2024
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The holiday season is prime time for the purchase of new computers. Gifts, prepping students for the next semester, or setting up businesses to hit the ground running in the new year — are all high on the list for many folks. Read more

Tech View: 12 Days of Technology offers practical advice

• By Evan Horton
• Dec. 4, 2024
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Technology improves our lives in many ways, so it can be tempting to go overboard during the holidays. To ensure your holiday season is merry, here are 12 days of tech tips to keep you and your ohana safe and happy. Read more

Tech View: ‘Geeky’ holiday gift guide has something for everyone

• By Rob Kay
• Nov. 27, 2024
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During the holiday season I like to highlight some of the items I’ve reviewed over the past year that I think readers might consider as gifts for family, friends or even themselves. Read more

Tech View: Fiber-optic technology helps decarbonize internet service

• By Nadja Turek
• Nov. 20, 2024

Many Hawaii residents have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Some have installed rooftop photovoltaic solar panels on their homes to generate electricity from sunshine. Read more