Tech View: The QR code conundrum poses good, bad outcomes

• By Jordan Silva
• Oct. 25, 2022

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

• By Ryan Ozawa
• Oct. 18, 2022

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

• By Rob Kay Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Oct. 11, 2022

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

• By John Agsalud
• Oct. 4, 2022

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

• By Ryan Ozawa
• Sept. 20, 2022

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

• By Rob Kay Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Sept. 13, 2022

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

Tech View: Quality of videoconferencing is essential for organizations

• By John Agsalud
• Sept. 6, 2022

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

• By Albert Olsson
• Aug. 30, 2022

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

• By Ryan Ozawa
• Aug. 23, 2022

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

• By Rob Kay
• Aug. 16, 2022

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

• By John Agsalud
• Aug. 9, 2022

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

• By Michael Morales
• Aug. 2, 2022

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

• By Ryan Ozawa
• July 26, 2022

Playing video games for a living is no longer a boomer punchline. Read more

Tech View: Disarming disinformation 1 relationship at a time

• By Rob Kay
• July 19, 2022

‘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

• By John Agsalud
• July 12, 2022

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

• By Van Orman
• July 5, 2022

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

• By Ryan Ozawa / Special to the Star-Advertiser
• June 28, 2022

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

• By Rob Kay Special to the Star-Advertiser
• June 21, 2022

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