Seattle becomes hub for treatment of ‘tech addicts’
The meeting is run much like other 12-step meetings for addicts, but the focus is video games, devices and internet content that has become a life-harming distraction. Read more
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Tech View: Upgrade WiFi to take advantage of electronic gifts
It’s Christmas Day, and by now all the presents under the tree have been opened. According to the National Retail Federation, more than 30 percent of all gifts purchased this season were electronics. Read more
Did 2018 usher in a creeping tech dystopia?
We may remember 2018 as the year when technology’s dystopian potential became clear, from Facebook’s role enabling the harvesting of our personal data for election interference to a seemingly unending series of revelations about the dark side of Silicon Valley’s connect-everything ethos. Read more
Column: Malware finds a way despite anti-malware software
The proliferation of malware, including viruses and ransomware, remains one of the biggest issues dogging the information technology industry. Read more
Column: Acer Spin 5 home office laptop is worthy of your consideration
We’re always assessing technology that we think can be useful to small-business owners, and one of the better laptops we’ve looked at recently is the Spin 5 from Acer. Read more
Quick backup solutions to store, protect your data
Ever since the advent of computers, the primary concern always has been, “Is the system backed up?” Read more
Insights from annual cybersecurity conference DEF CON
Hackers and defenders alike recently made their annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for DEF CON, one of the largest cybersecurity conferences in the world. Read more
Generate a business plan or book with online programs
As someone who has worked with a number of startup companies, I can tell you that one of the most terrifying things a newly minted entrepreneur will hear are the words “You need to write a business plan.” Read more
The price of not maintaining your network can be a gamble
Many businesses and government organizations, especially smaller ones, tend to ignore their computing environments, preparing for nothing and praying for the best. Read more
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Collaborative caching beneficial to end users
You can find billions of websites and videos on the internet, so it may be surprising to learn that most people watch the same Netflix movies, the same viral cat videos on YouTube and even look at the same Facebook posts. Read more
Hawaii firms can learn tips from employee engagement
For decades Hawaii has hoped to emulate Silicon Valley’s wealth-producing engine. Read more
Modern disaster recovery requires faster response
Back in the day, hurricane season was the time of year when local information technology professionals would become extremely concerned with disaster recovery. Read more
Managed services provider can optimize firm’s tech needs
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, fueling interest in working with a managed services provider (MSP). An attractive option for companies of all sizes, an MSP provides third-party management of increasingly complex computer networks, systems and applications. Read more
Six Senses Fiji sets benchmark for sustainability
We’ve all read about “sustainable tourism.” In a Green Biz piece last year, Hawaiian Electric Co. CEO Alan Oshima said, “What sells Hawaii in my mind are the people, the culture, the beauty. Now, I think sustainability is a big selling point.” Read more
Windows 10 is a success but it still has problems
As we approach the third anniversary of the release of Windows 10, most in the industry agree that it’s been Microsoft’s most successful operating system to date. Read more
Stay safe this summer on the internet and devices
June is National Internet Safety Month, which is the perfect opportunity to underscore our personal responsibility as technology users in keeping our devices and the internet safe. Read more
23andMe is a third option for DNA testing services
Over the past few years we’ve looked at two DNA testing services: AncestryDNA and Family Tree DNA. 23andMe offers a third variation on the theme. Read more
Taking the mystery out of the ‘Caller ID’ feature
Ever call someone on the mainland and have them tell you, “I only answered because you’re the only one with an 808 number who ever calls me”? Or worse yet, have someone tell you, “I would’ve answered if I knew it was you”? Read more
Today’s internet users seeking faster uploads
Today people are sharing more content on the internet, utilizing the upload portion of their connection that pushes information from their devices out over the internet. Read more
Protect your computer from power spikes, dips
Just a few weeks ago, an electrical storm accompanied by a flash flood whacked Hawaii. Some East Honolulu roads were gridlocked and flooded. Read more
Business needs, cost factors drive when to buy hardware
An oft-asked question in the information technology world is “When should I buy new hardware?” After all, the promise of cloud computing is that the heavy lifting is done by someone else. Has the game changed? Read more
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