Column: Platforms are as powerful as users allow them to be
Talk is cheap. Hate is profitable. Last week’s insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol was heartbreaking, horrifying and shameful. It was also entirely predictable. Read more
Talk is cheap. Hate is profitable. Last week’s insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol was heartbreaking, horrifying and shameful. It was also entirely predictable. Read more
For better or worse, the specter of COVID-19 and climate change has engendered a near-apocalyptic mindset among many of us. For good measure, let’s add another catastrophic variable to the equation. Read more
So you have a computer problem, and you or your organization has just engaged a new IT engineer. Of course, you are skeptical as to their abilities. What are some telltale signs of whether the engineer is worth their weight in salt? Read more
Can you believe that it’s already December with 2021 less than two weeks away? I often say that hindsight is 20/20 when evaluating outcomes or situations that didn’t go as initially planned. While many of us would like to leave 2020 behind as quickly as we can and move onto the promise of a new start in 2021, I think it’s essential to focus on a few lessons that 2020 taught us. Read more
The appeal of Hawaii during a global pandemic remains strong. While COVID-19 brought tourism to the brink of collapse, more people are coming to the islands every day — some of them because the coronavirus crisis is even worse elsewhere. Read more
Can Hawaii meaningfully diversify its economy with a technology sector? With the collapse of our hospitality industry, this question has never been more important. Read more
With so many folks working remotely nowadays, we are often questioned about the safety and security of Wi-Fi networks. Should one be worried when conducting sensitive business over Wi-Fi? Read more
Is it time to redesign your network? Are users complaining about the network being slow, taking forever to open a large attachment over email or constantly getting kicked out of applications during peak traffic times? Read more
My friends know to never call me on the phone. If I had my way, I’d delete the phone off my smartphone altogether. Read more
This column continues our series on sustainability. With people spending a great deal more time in the garden, growing your own food has become a serious enterprise. Read more
Since the advent of the personal computer, businesses and individuals alike have pondered the question, Do you want the extended warranty with that? Read more
Reach out to your trusted technology partner to help you prepare for the next “new normal.” Start by considering where your business is today and selecting the right technology to help you survive and thrive tomorrow. Read more
We can’t turn on a dime and achieve a sustainable, balanced local economy tomorrow, but we can still take meaningful action to change course in that direction today. Read more
In April on CNBC, cybersecurity entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” celebrity Robert Herjavec opined, “COVID-19 has created the Golden Age for hackers.” He went on to say, “You couldn’t have picked a more perfect time to hack somebody.” Read more
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That seems to be the sentiment of Microsoft when it rather quietly introduced its new, open-source-based version of its Edge browser earlier this year. Read more
October marks the 17th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The month, which is co-sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is designed to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Read more
Ready or not, tourists are coming, schools are moving toward in-person classes and businesses are reopening. Hawaii is at a critical crossroads between the fight against COVID-19 and the fight for its economic survival. Read more
You’ve undoubtedly seen the ads while web surfing. Masterclass promotes itself as an online education platform where you can watch prerecorded lectures from experts in various fields ranging from music and fashion to sports. Read more
Online learning from USDT以太坊价格今日行情home, combined with parents who have to go to work, has created a quandary for many families. What if the kid needs help, either with their lessons or just plain old tech support? Read more
In early August, the Hawaii Department of Education announced that it had partnered with Hawaiian Telcom to create the ‘Ohana Help Desk, a first-of-its-kind, statewide technical help desk to support public school students and their families with remote learning efforts. Read more
As Hawaii coronavirus case numbers climb and complex new restrictions attempt to balance COVID-19 containment with bolstering businesses, there’s a lot of frustration over our government’s handling of the pandemic. Read more