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
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
In short, this volunteer organization helped me tackle a problem that would be impossible for a government agency to address. Read more
Here in Hawaii, Christmas is usually warm and bright — and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more
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
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
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
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
The quest to secure one’s online accounts seems to be never-ending. From simple passwords to complex passwords, multifactor authentication to password management software, “improvements” have bombarded us. Read more
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We’ve come a long way since dial-up internet service over telephone lines emerged in the early 1990s. Read more
When Apple announced its new password manager app, cleverly called Passwords, it highlighted the need for such functionality in the contemporary age. Read more
October is National Cybersecurity Month, the perfect opportunity to review cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-size businesses, or SMBs. Read more
Being subject to a home burglary is not fun. I can attest to that. The lesson? Read more
Symmetrical internet speed is increasingly important for businesses because it provides equal upload and download speeds, which can improve efficiency and productivity. Read more
We’ve all been there before. Vexed by a technical issue, exhausted the Google-fu (skill in using search engines), tried the chatbot, and at wit’s end, we know we have to call for support. Read more
A commitment to safety is paramount, especially in the workplace. Every person should return home in the same condition they arrived at work. Read more
The internet has made it possible for small businesses to thrive using digital tools for marketing, payments, record-keeping and more. However, that convenience comes with risks. Read more
Tracking your family’s finances is never-ending. The internet made things a lot easier with personal finance software. Read more
Several years ago, with identity theft on the rise and highly publicized hacks of major financial companies abounding, the concept of freezing one’s credit was popularized. Read more
In today’s world everyone is familiar with the concept of hybrid work. You might work at a physical location, remotely or a mixture of both. Read more
The beauty of having different climates around the world is that there is always somewhere we can travel for leisure all year-round. We tend to relax and let our guard down when we’re on vacation, but the reality is that crime takes no vacations. Read more
