Archive for the ‘Computers & WWW’ Category
Saturday, September 1st, 2007
For some strange reason, we've been raised all our lives to think that taking shortcuts in life is something to be frowned upon. But with the advancements in technology these days, it's becoming evident that in no time, we'll be turning that ugly frown upside-down.
Using shortcuts for our most basic ...
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Friday, December 1st, 2006
If you're anything like me, your brain has not yet started to fathom the fact that Christmas is right around the corner. Still hazy from the turkey leftovers that seem to return in every form and fashion, you convince yourself that there's still planny time to do your shopping.
The reality ...
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Sunday, October 22nd, 2006
So tonight I was named one of Hawaii's Top 50 High Tech Leaders by the Pacific Technology Foundation and Technology News Network, receiving both a Commendation from Governor Linda Lingle and James "Duke" Aiona as well as a Mayor's Award of Recognition from Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
The event was a blast ...
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Wednesday, March 1st, 2006
[Editor's note: The following column is meant for Windows users. Though written for newer computers, it can also apply for most older computers. Results may vary.]
In true geek fashion, I'm following up last month's oh so chic computer firewall column with yet another nerdfest of a piece. I swear I'll ...
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2006
[Editor's note: The following column is meant for PC compatible computers. Though written for newer computers, it can also apply for most older computers. Results may vary.]
So you've finally done it. You've made the improbably come true and bought a brand, spakin' new computer. And it's even pimped out with ...
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Tuesday, December 1st, 1998
When we think of Christmas in Hawaii, we think of chillier breezes, the beautiful lights in downtown and our dearest loved ones. Ice skating, building snowmen and roasting chestnuts on an open fire doesn't really hit home for us during this special time of year.
The same can be said about ...
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Sunday, November 1st, 1998
For more than a year now, Oceanic Internet has been providing high-speed, residential Internet access via their ever-popular cable modem service called Road Runner. And, throughout that year, Oceanic Internet made huge strides in the way we use and think about the Internet.
They have not only offered (and continue to ...
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Thursday, October 1st, 1998
On October 28th and 29th, the Neil S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall will emerge, once again, as Hawaii's premiere place to be for exposure to the State's elite in computer/technology resources. A place where local businesses get a chance to showcase their latest in modern technologies, and also a place ...
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Tuesday, September 1st, 1998
When you think about the direction in which today's technologies are headed, it is hard not to imagine a place that makes our everyday tasks simpler. Think about it. We have had automatic garage door openers and can openers for quite some time. They have already been accepted into the ...
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Saturday, August 1st, 1998
Many inquisitive individuals have been itching to experience Road Runner Hawaii, Hawaii's cable Internet access solution, but, until now, there has not been a viable means by which to do so without actually ordering the service from Oceanic Cable.
For these people, your itching days are over. You are now able ...
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Saturday, August 1st, 1998
In a recent poll of 97 online Financial Institutions, Gomez Advisors, an independent authority of online financial services, ranked Hawaii's own, Bank of Hawaii 5th, right along side of some national giants such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and the Security First Network.
One of the reasons for Bank of ...
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Wednesday, July 1st, 1998
So you think you wanna be a "Webmaster" huh?
Do you know the code? Can you handle punching that code for 40+ hours a week on a sparse lunch diet? Are you able to leap tall buildings in a single bound?
Well, ok. That last one is not a requirement, but on ...
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Wednesday, May 6th, 1998
Has learning about computers either been intimidating or inadequate for you? Either the fear of a mouse or frustration from a turtle-paced class lecture have been the culprit of poor computer skills and you want to do something about it right?
How about attending a non-credit, computer training course at the ...
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Wednesday, May 6th, 1998
If hearing the word 'Internet' makes you shudder in fear and lose sleep at night, then maybe it's about time to do something about it. Why not take a computer training course from Leeward Community College's Continuing Education Program?
LCC? Yes, through the Office of Continuing Education & Training (OCET), LCC ...
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Wednesday, May 6th, 1998
Lately, it seems as though every career involves some level computer expertise. And with the ever-growing popularity of the Internet, more and more companies are finding themselves scrambling for employees with the skill-set necessary to compete.
Some companies may train internally with employee-to-employee knowledge base transfers, while individuals may do the ...
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