Tech View: Twitter strife sends some to social media substitutes
These are interesting times — if not the end times — for once pervasive, unstoppable social media platforms. Read more
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Tech View: Linksys mesh network takes Wi-Fi at home to new level
Not too long ago, a technician from Spectrum came over for a house call to swap out an aging modem. I told him that I was having some issues connecting with my Wi-Fi devices. Did he think it might be Spectrum’s network? Read more
Tech View: Emails undergoing changes as instant messaging evolves
With the maturation of texting and instant messaging platforms such as Slack, Google Chat or Microsoft Teams, folks have adapted, and continue to adapt their use of email. Keeping in mind that email platforms also have continued to improve, what does the communication landscape look like now? Read more
Tech View: The QR code conundrum poses good, bad outcomes
QR (quick response) codes have been around for years, and during the pandemic they became a common sight almost everywhere we go. Nearly every restaurant and bar moved to all-digital menus and added QR codes to their tables so guests could see the menu from their phone or smart devices. Read more
Tech View: ThriveHI and other startups groups are flourishing again
Coming out of a two-year pause in in-person meetings, I had begun to wonder whether the best days of face-to-face gatherings were behind us. Videoconferences were not just safer for your health, but could accommodate everyone and be organized easily. Read more
Tech View: New guide helps grow native Hawaiian plants
A day doesn’t go by when we aren’t reminded in the news of the environmental peril that we all share. What can we do? “Don’t worry about the whole earth,” says Douglas W. Tallamy, an entomology professor at the University of Delaware. “Worry about the piece of the earth that you can influence.” Read more
Tech View: New Windows 11 is boring, but it is an easy transition
When Microsoft somewhat surprisingly announced the release of Windows 11, many were caught by surprise. After all, hadn’t Microsoft said Windows 10 was going to be the last version of its venerable operating system? Now, about a year after its introduction, the initial fanfare has calmed, but folks are still wondering whether they should take the leap. What’s the verdict? Read more
Tech View: FoundHer accelerator empowers more women
Hawaii FoundHer, a business accelerator for female entrepreneurs of Native Hawaiian, Asian American and Pacific Islander ancestry, has announced the members of its second cohort of five female founders and their companies. Read more
Tech View: Tips for maintaining and enhancing a business website
If you’re in business, whether it’s for profit or nonprofit, chances are nearly 100% that you have a website to maintain. The good news is that there are some excellent free services available to help you. Read more
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Tech View: Quality of videoconferencing is essential for organizations
As the aftereffects of the pandemic settle down and we embrace the new normal, one technology-related trend has become readily apparent: Videoconferencing is here to stay. Read more
Tech View: Smartphone or digital camera? It all depends on your needs
Today almost everyone has a camera in their pocket. You use your smartphone to take photos of your kids, a delicious poke bowl or a beautiful sunset at the beach. For many, using the camera on their phone is “good enough.” But others may want better quality. Read more
Tech View: Upcoming events showcase Hawaii’s diverse tech scene
From the grassroots to state government to opportunities in federal grants and contracting, three upcoming events span the full range of tech gatherings in Hawaii. Read more
Tech View: Common sense, DIY moves needed to navigate market
The bear market is upon us. Not only are stocks and bonds both losing value, but coupled with inflation, the value of cash itself is diminished, too. Read more
Tech View: Protecting your DNA data could pay off in the future
With genealogy sites all the rage, many folks willingly submit DNA samples to see their family trees. For a few, unintended consequences have surfaced, at least anecdotally, some taking on the status of the urban legend “What do you mean my dad was the postman?” But it’s the unknown unintended circumstances that give us pause. Read more
Tech View: Tips for business continuity in preparing for a disaster
Hawaii businesses are well aware of the importance of disaster preparation. The outlook for 2022 anticipates two to four tropical cyclones, including hurricanes. Read more
Tech View: Libraries can be gateway to e-sports, tech careers
Playing video games for a living is no longer a boomer punchline. Read more
Tech View: Disarming disinformation 1 relationship at a time
‘Connecting in a Zero-Trust World,” the theme at the June 27-30 East-West Center International Media Conference at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, said it all. As trust in media, government, business, science and nongovernment organizations diminishes, truth becomes ever more elusive. Read more
Tech View: Logs can track web activities as well as ID your location
How many times have we heard the warning, “Be careful what you do on your computer, it’s all logged.” Is this true? Should folks be concerned that big brother is looking over their shoulder? What exactly is a log, and what’s in it? Read more
Tech View: Don’t overlook importance of backing up digital files
We live in an incredible information age where the majority of what we communicate, consume and store is in digital format. Much of this has been driven by email, music, digital video and photography. So what should we do with all of this data? How do we keep it safe? Read more
Tech View: Local coworking grows despite work-from-home pandemic
As the year got underway, I joined the ranks of self- employed. After years of circling the startup and entrepreneurial community, I had to take the leap myself. Read more
Tech View: Protecting intellectual property online starts with warning
Many of you reading this column are creators — writers, poets, photographers, painters, illustrators and the like. As a travel writer, I’m part of this cohort. When I recently discovered my intellectual property or “IP”— text and photos from my website Fijiguide.com, on another website, I was not pleased. Read more
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