The recent hiring of Timmy Chang as the next University of Hawaii football coach, along with all its twists, turns and drama, has dominated local news — so much so that another rather significant story seems to have not gained as much attention. This is the donation by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg of $50 million to UH to help study the impact of climate change on the ocean. Read more
Every day, we hear how important cybersecurity is or how important it is to “increase your security posture.” But as technology changes and encompasses more of our lives and businesses, the scope of what cybersecurity is grows, and the actual meaning starts to become ambiguous. Read more
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With so many of us being stuck at home while social-distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some people are looking for more indoor or online activities to keep themselves occupied. Read more
‘Be the change you want to see in the world,” the saying goes, though it’s unlikely that any of us can become a miraculous cure to the coronavirus. Read more
During the past two years, when tourism imploded, digital media was one of the few shining stars in our beleaguered economy. Read more
Last week Apple surprisingly announced that it will facilitate “do it yourself” repairs for Mac computers and iPhones. Consumers and independent tech shops will soon be able to order genuine replacement parts and manuals. Read more
As we enter the holiday season during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can be sure scammers are counting down the days to send their holiday-timed scam and phishing emails. Read more
As last year came to a close, people were congratulating themselves for surviving a global pandemic. The light at the end of the tunnel, however, turned out to be the oncoming COVID-19 freight train that was the delta variant. Read more
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An Oct. 14 story in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser proclaimed, “Pandemic fuels spike in childhood obesity in Hawaii.” For University of Hawaii geriatrician Dr. Bradley Willcox, this is an ominous shot over the bow. Read more
Last time around, we wrote about cookies and how one should deal with them. Like many technology-related topics, it was a bit abstract. A reader, let’s call him Keone, wrote in with a specific example of how cookies have affected him. It’s an interesting tale to tell, and perhaps better illustrates how internet tracking mechanisms work. Read more
The timing couldn’t have been better, or worse, when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down around the world on Oct. 4. Read more
This year Kokua Country Foods Cooperative in Moiliili is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This is very much heartfelt for Clifford Chang, president of the organization’s board of directors and longtime Kokua member-owner, and the other 4,000 member-owners. (Full disclosure: That includes yours truly.) Read more
Anyone who’s surfed the internet in the past 18 months or so should have noticed a new annoyance, usually presented as a small banner at the bottom of the screen, with a message similar to “This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies.” It will have links to the site’s privacy policy and a button to click signaling your acceptance. What’s all this about and how should you respond? Read more
This October marks the 18th anniversary of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity and ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safe and secure online. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is organized through a partnership between the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. Read more
Hawaii today is home to about a dozen accelerator and incubator programs, tangible proof Hawaii’s business climate and opportunities for entrepreneurship have strengthened over the past decade. Read more
Mike Loftin is a co-founder of 808 Cleanups, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization committed to restoring Hawaii’s natural beauty. Read more
As the pandemic wears on, so too do the associated supply chain issues. Technical goods are one of the most affected markets, and this is often felt most when purchasing computers. What used to be a straightforward process, taking just a few days from time of order to delivery, now takes weeks or even months. What can folks do to simplify such acquisitions? Read more
Maintaining human connections in a digital world continues to be extremely relevant as we navigate our new, ever- changing reality of living and working in a pandemic world. Adapting to COVID-19 has been different for everyone, but what has remained universal is the importance of our connections and relationships with one another. Read more
Since my last column ran, my wife and mother passed away. As a husband and son, I’m devastated. But as your friendly neighborhood technologist, I hope to bring you some hard-won wisdom that can help you today, and help the people who love you tomorrow. Read more
I think it’s safe to say that over the past year or so, we’ve all spent more time preparing our own food. In doing so I’ve tried to adopt technology that will make a difference in both my culinary life and well- being. The first item my research has led me to is the Vitamix Ascent 2500. Read more
