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The Blog
Dispatches from the terminal — tech tips, IT insights, and field notes.
How a Self-Monitoring Camera System Stopped Break-Ins at an Oahu Property
After repeated break-ins and car thefts, an Oahu property manager partnered with Cowabunga! Computers to install a Unifi camera system that led to arrests.
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How We Caught a Tech Support Scam at 5 AM Before Our Client Lost a Dime
Cowabunga Computers' monitoring systems detected and stopped a tech support scam targeting an Oahu client in real time. Here's how it happened.
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How We Brought Reliable Wi-Fi to a Home with Four Detached Studios
A residential property on Oahu had constant Wi-Fi dead zones across a main house and four studios. Here's how we fixed it with commercial-grade gear.
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How We Rescued a 30-Workstation Vet Hospital After a Total Server Failure
A large Oahu veterinary hospital lost access to every computer after a server crash. Here's how Cowabunga! Computers restored operations in a single day.
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How We Helped an Oahu Jewelry Retailer Recover from a Ransomware Attack
A high-end Hawaii jewelry seller lost access to all POS data after a ransomware attack. Here's how Cowabunga! Computers restored operations with zero downtime.
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How We Fixed a Law Firm's Network That Kept Dropping Out
An Oahu law firm struggled with daily internet outages. Here's how Cowabunga! Computers replaced consumer-grade gear with a commercial network that solved the problem for good.
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Ransomware and Small Businesses: What You Need to Know
Ransomware is no longer just an enterprise problem. Small businesses are increasingly the target of choice for cybercriminals, precisely because they tend to have fewer defenses in place.
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How Much Does IT Management in Hawaii Really Cost?
Running a business in Hawaii comes with a unique set of challenges, and technology is near the top of that list.
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