Tech View: Windows 10’s ‘end of life’ imminent — what to do
A few years ago Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 would end on Oct. 14. Read more
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Tech View: Visualizing the risks of climate change
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
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
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
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
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
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
In short, this volunteer organization helped me tackle a problem that would be impossible for a government agency to address. Read more
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Tech View: Wide variety of holiday movies on traditional TV, streaming
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
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
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
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
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
Tech View: Passkeys offer latest means to effective online security
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
Tech View: Multigigabit internet can benefit many households
We’ve come a long way since dial-up internet service over telephone lines emerged in the early 1990s. Read more
Tech View: Apple’s new app fills need for password management
When Apple announced its new password manager app, cleverly called Passwords, it highlighted the need for such functionality in the contemporary age. Read more
Tech View: Cybersecurity insights for small and midsize firms
October is National Cybersecurity Month, the perfect opportunity to review cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-size businesses, or SMBs. Read more
Tech View: Lockboxes — high-tech or not — ensure security
Being subject to a home burglary is not fun. I can attest to that. The lesson? Read more
Tech View: Symmetrical internet can boost productivity
Symmetrical internet speed is increasingly important for businesses because it provides equal upload and download speeds, which can improve efficiency and productivity. Read more
Tech View: Navigating tech support can take a lot of patience
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
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