Net Neutrality is back in the news! Is it safe? Is it doomed? What can be done? Upcoming Senate Vote on the CRA/Net Neutrality! We hit the highlights about what’s happening in the here and now, and ponder how this might affect this year’s elections. https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/19/these-are-the-arguments-against-net-neutrality-and-why-theyre-wrong/ https://www.freepress.net/our-response/expert-analysis/explainers/red-alert-net-neutrality-what-you-need-know https://www.battleforthenet.com/scoreboard/
Net Neutrality, Cable Boxes, and the Block 5! (5/12/18 Part 2)
We continue this hour with not only continuing our discussion with Net Neutrality, but we revisit Cable Boxes thanks to a caller and finish the hour talking about the Falcon 9 Block 5! Net Neutrality, oh and the Block 5, too! If you’re curious about cable setup boxes and renting the darn things, check out what “our” FCC decided was a good idea… continued anti-consumer practices for all! https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/fcc-chairman-pai-takes-wheelers-set-top-box-plan-off-the-table/
What to do BEFORE the emergency and DNS servers! (5/5/18 Part 2)
We continue our disaster show by discussing preparedness! Alert Internet Surfer Perry also called in asking about disasters and pets! Plus we touched on Cloudflare’s free DNS server. More EMERGENCY! ASPCA how to prepare for disasters and your pets: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/disaster-preparedness Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 DNS server announcement: https://blog.cloudflare.com/announcing-1111/
Ben will help you feed your brain! (4/28/18 Part 1)
We’re on a learning EdVenture! Edjumacation – Part 1 Ben is visiting us to talk about classes and learning at UH Maui’s EdVenture. What’s EdVenture? Its learning for adults that you can fit in your evenings after work. They have classes on computers, language, business and more! Also: KHON2 announced Zippy’s had a big data breach! You can read more at http://www.khon2.com/news/local-news/customer-credit-card-information-may-have-been-compromised-in-zippys-data-breach/1147628154 Furthermore, Zippy’s has a page about it: http://zippys.com/security/
Learning on your own time! (4/28/18 Part 2)
If you go by the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” philosophy? Then you know #7 is “Sharpening The Saw.” Self-improvement and self-care! Edjumacation – Part 2 Many people don’t have the time, money, or ability to go to an in-person class. So, what are your alternatives? Online! Go online! Find lessons online, meet someone for one-on-one, and more. Khan Academy Lynda Even Q&A here on Maui does tutoring! (243-7600 during the week)
Its so hard to say goodbye… to old PCs. (4/14/18 Part 1)
At some point, your computer will die. E-Cycling, and What You Need To Do Maybe its a power surge. Maybe a component will give up the ghost and take the rest of the machine with it. Perhaps a rugrat will think computers like apple juice. Maybe its time to replace it for any number of reasons… So, what do you do when this happens? We’ll talk about that, and changes to the eCycling program here on Maui! Links: Ecycling
Keeping yourself safe with VPNs! (4/14/18 Part 2)
With all the hubbub about Net Neutrality, privacy going the way of the dodo bird, and just general safety, we figured it’d be time to go over VPNs again! But, more to the point? Shopping for one! Privacy and VPNs Jonathan found PC Magazine’s list of the top 10 VPNs you can get right now, plus goes over what ThatPrivacySite.net has to day!
Say “aaaaaaah”! (4/7/18 Part 1)
As the world continues with the Facebook privacy debacle we ask ourselves, “have you checked your privacy settings?” Browsers, Privacy, and Facebook – Part 1 Whether you check your browser, Facebook, or Google account, its something you should really take a look at. What are you looking for and where? Join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as we take on this important topic!
Ever feel like you’re being watched? (4/7/18 Part 2)
We take your calls (and boy do we love that!) and talk about what’s next for us and Facebook. What would you ask Facebook if you were in Congress? Where do we go from here? Browsers, Privacy, and Facebook – Part 2 Join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as they take your questions, discuss the issues, and generally have a good time!
Facebook! Privacy! AAAAH! What’s going on?! (3/31/18 Part 1)
So, Facebook’s data on you might be rented by someone. And maybe they won’t delete when they’re supposed to. Plus, really, what are they doing with it? WHAT SHOULD I DO?! Facebook, Privacy, and You – Part 1 Well, for starters follow the words of nerd Saint and philosopher Douglas Adams, “Don’t Panic.” Join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as they talk about this topic and more!