https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/view.aspx?id=3461316 PROdb https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1584 Date2026-Feb-22DescriptioneSolia offices will be closed on Monday, 23 Feb 2026 for Emperor's Birthday.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1584 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:13:48 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1597 Date2026-Feb-18DescriptionUpdated our [Accessibility Statement](https://esolia.co.jp/en/technical/accessibility/) — Lighthouse 100/100 verified across all pages]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1597 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:13:09 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1596 Date2026-Feb-17DescriptionWe relaunched this site with improved content, and both better security and performance. See our [code of conduct](https://esolia.co.jp/en/about/coc) and [security policy](https://esolia.co.jp/en/technical/security-policy), among others. ]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1596 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:40:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1570 Date2026-Feb-10DescriptionTeam eSolia will be out on Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026 for the National Foundation Day national holiday.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1570 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:22:35 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1586 Date2026-Jan-11DescriptionPlease note that eSolia will be closed on Monday, 12 Jan 2026 in observance of Coming-of-age Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1586 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:13:48 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1595 Date2026-Jan-05DescriptionHappy New Year to all! We hope we can be of service to you in 2026. Team eSolia is back at work from today 5th Jan. Thank you for your patience while we work through any requests that we received during the holidays. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1595 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:54:20 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1594 Date2026-Jan-02DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for a national holiday (New Year Holiday) on Saturday, 3 Jan 2026.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1594 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:01:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1593 Date2026-Jan-01DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for Year End and New Year Holiday from 2 Jan 2026 through 3 Jan 2026. We will be back in the office from Mon 5 Jan 2026.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1593 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:01:44 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1592 Date2025-Dec-31DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for Year End and New Year Holiday from 1 Jan 2026 through 3 Jan 2026. We will be back in the office from Mon 5 Jan 2026.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1592 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:01:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1591 Date2025-Dec-30DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for Year End and New Year Holiday from 31 Dec 2025 through 3 Jan 2026. We will be back in the office from Mon 5 Jan 2026.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1591 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:01:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1572 Date2025-Dec-29DescriptionOur offices will be closed for Year End and New Year Holiday from 30 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026. We will resume normal operations on Mon, 5 Jan 2026.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1572 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:22:35 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1590 Date2025-Nov-23DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for a national holiday (Substitute holiday (Labor Thanksgiving Day)) on Monday, 24 Nov 2025.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1590 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:14:03 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1588 Date2025-Nov-22DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for Labor Thanksgiving Day Period from 23 Nov 2025 through 24 Nov 2025. We will be back in the office from Tue 25 Nov 2025.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1588 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:13:48 GMT PROdb System <prodb@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1589 Date2025-Nov-14DescriptionHelp residents and visitors stay safe! Share our [Japan Emergency Resources](/en/resources/japan/emergency/) with contacts (with csv and vcard download), apps, and disaster preparedness info. 🚨🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1589 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:18:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1127 Date2025-Nov-04DescriptionWe've launched our new website to go with our blog! Read more about it [on this page](https://esolia.co.jp/en/technical/colophon).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1127 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:30 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1130 Date2025-Nov-02DescriptionTeam eSolia will be out on Monday, 3 Nov 2025 for the Culture Day national holiday.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1130 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1131 Date2025-Oct-12DescriptionPlease note that eSolia will be closed on Monday, 13 Oct 2025 in observance of Sports Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1131 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1132 Date2025-Sept-22DescriptionOur office will be closed on Tuesday, 23 Sep 2025 for Autumnal Equinox Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1132 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1133 Date2025-Sept-14DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for a national holiday (Respect for the Aged Day) on Monday, 15 Sep 2025.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1133 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1134 Date2025-Aug-10DescriptioneSolia offices will be closed on Monday, 11 Aug 2025 for Mountain Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1134 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1135 Date2025-Jul-20DescriptionTeam eSolia will be out on Monday, 21 Jul 2025 for the Marine Day national holiday.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1135 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1126 Date2025-May-30DescriptionToday we launched our new IT Tips site, the "[Tech It Easy Blog](https://blog.esolia.pro)". We hope you will visit and check it out, and give us a follow on social media!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1126 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:30 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1125 Date2025-May-07DescriptionWe are back in the office after Golden Week! 🎏🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1125 Wed, 07 May 2025 06:42:55 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1124 Date2025-Apr-26DescriptionJapan will be in the "Golden Week" holiday, from 3rd through 6th May 2025. We will be back in the office from Wed 7th May. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy, and we wish you a restful break. 🎏🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1124 Wed, 07 May 2025 02:24:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1136 Date2025-Mar-19DescriptionPlease note that eSolia will be closed on Thursday, 20 Mar 2025 in observance of Vernal Equinox Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1136 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1137 Date2025-Feb-22DescriptionOur offices will be closed for Emperor's Birthday Period from 23 Feb 2025 to 24 Feb 2025. We will resume normal operations on Tue, 25 Feb 2025.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1137 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1138 Date2025-Feb-10DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for a national holiday (National Foundation Day) on Tuesday, 11 Feb 2025.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1138 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1139 Date2025-Jan-12DescriptioneSolia offices will be closed on Monday, 13 Jan 2025 for Coming-of-age Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1139 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1123 Date2025-Jan-06DescriptionHappy New Year! We continue to focus on infosec building up our ISO 27001 ISMS, and are also working on process. Thanking you for your business and support in the coming year, as always. 🎍]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1123 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:30 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1122 Date2024-Dec-06DescriptionThe eSolia year-end holiday starts Dec 27 (Fri)​ from 12:00 JST​, and runs through Jan ​5 ​(Sun), 2025​. We will be back at work from Monday Jan 6th, and wish everyone a restful break! "Yoi otoshi wo!" 🇯🇵㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1122 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:30 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1140 Date2024-Nov-22DescriptionTeam eSolia will be out on Saturday, 23 Nov 2024 for the Labor Thanksgiving Day national holiday.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1140 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1121 Date2024-Nov-06DescriptionPlease note: PROdb cloud database system maintenance on Sunday, 10 November 2024, between 18:00 and 20:00 Japan time. We will upgrade our hardware and database engine at the US data center. During this period, servers will be restarted, and databases migrated, and there will be a temporary interruption in service. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. N.b.: Maintenance window start time is Sunday, November 10, 2024, between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM CST (US Chicago, GMT-6).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1121 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:53:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1141 Date2024-Nov-02DescriptionPlease note that eSolia will be closed from 3 Nov 2024 through 4 Nov 2024 for Culture Day Period. We look forward to serving you again from Tue, 5 Nov 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1141 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1142 Date2024-Oct-13DescriptionOur office will be closed on Monday, 14 Oct 2024 for Sports Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1142 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1143 Date2024-Sept-21DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for Autumnal Equinox Day Period from 22 Sep 2024 through 23 Sep 2024. We will be back in the office from Tue 24 Sep 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1143 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1144 Date2024-Sept-15DescriptioneSolia offices will be closed on Monday, 16 Sep 2024 for Respect for the Aged Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1144 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1145 Date2024-Aug-10DescriptionTeam eSolia will be out from 11 Aug 2024 to 12 Aug 2024 for Mountain Day Period, returning on Tue, 13 Aug 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1145 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1120 Date2024-Jul-22DescriptioneSolia will be closed from 13-16 Aug 2024 inclusive, for the traditional o-bon holiday. Clients: please use emergency contact as per separate email we will send before the break. 🍉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1120 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:55:02 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1146 Date2024-Jul-14DescriptionPlease note that eSolia will be closed on Monday, 15 Jul 2024 in observance of Marine Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1146 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1119 Date2024-Jul-04DescriptionTo mark our 25th anniversary, we have taken the opportunity to refresh our logo to evoke a feeling of "blooming" where our original one was focused on "sowing seeds". For this redesign, we relied on the excellent skills of [Lucie Baratte](https://www.kaleidoscopeye.com/category/portfolio/) ([Blog](https://www.logology.co/blog/how-i-designed-wide-angle-analytics-brand-identity)), who gave us a wonderful and versatile new logo to mark our next 25 years! Thank you, Lucie! 🎉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1119 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:06:02 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1118 Date2024-Jul-03DescriptionThanks to our clients, partners and staff, we are able to celebrate eSolia's 25th Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and have continued to work on our service maturity including preparation for achieving ISO 27001 certification. Thank you sincerely for your support all these years, and here's to everyone's health and happiness going forward! 🎉㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1118 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:31:17 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1147 Date2024-May-02DescriptionOur offices will be closed for Golden Week from 3 May 2024 to 6 May 2024. We will resume normal operations on Tue, 7 May 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1147 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1148 Date2024-Apr-28DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for a national holiday (Showa Day) on Monday, 29 Apr 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1148 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1117 Date2024-Apr-26DescriptionJapan will be in the "Golden Week" holiday, starting 29th April and running through 6th May 2024. We will be back in the office from Tuesday 7th May. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy, and we wish you a restful break. 🎏🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1117 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:30:26 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1116 Date2024-Apr-01DescriptionWe updated our [commercial disclosure](https://esolia.com/prodb-commercial-disclosure) page for our PROdb Cloud Database service, adding a little information to make it easier to understand.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1116 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:31 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1115 Date2024-Mar-30DescriptionWe published our [commercial disclosure](https://esolia.com/prodb-commercial-disclosure) page for our PROdb Cloud Database service, and added Stripe as a credit card payment processor.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1115 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:31 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1149 Date2024-Mar-19DescriptioneSolia offices will be closed on Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 for Vernal Equinox Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1149 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:12 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1112 Date2024-Feb-24DescriptionWe updated our [privacy policy](https://esolia.com/privacy), updating its structure and clarifying where your PII is stored.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1112 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:31 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1150 Date2024-Feb-22DescriptionTeam eSolia will be out on Friday, 23 Feb 2024 for the Emperor's Birthday national holiday.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1150 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:12 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1151 Date2024-Feb-10DescriptionPlease note that eSolia will be closed from 11 Feb 2024 through 12 Feb 2024 for National Foundation Day Period. We look forward to serving you again from Tue, 13 Feb 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1151 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:12 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1152 Date2024-Jan-07DescriptionOur office will be closed on Monday, 8 Jan 2024 for Coming-of-age Day.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1152 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:12 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1114 Date2024-Jan-05DescriptionHappy New Year! We continue to build our ISO 27001 ISMS, having spent the past year building and training. Thanking you for your business and support in the coming year, as always. 🎍]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1114 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:31 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1153 Date2023-Dec-31DescriptioneSolia will be out of the office for Year End and New Year Holiday from 1 Jan 2024 through 4 Jan 2024. We will be back in the office from Fri 5 Jan 2024.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1153 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:22:12 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1110 Date2023-Aug-17DescriptionTeam eSolia is back at work from today 17th Aug. Thank you for your patience while we work through any requests that we received during the holidays. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1110 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:49:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1109 Date2023-Jul-28DescriptioneSolia will be closed from 14-16 Aug 2022 inclusive, for the traditional o-bon holiday. Clients: please use emergency contact as per separate email we will send before the break. 🍉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1109 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:28:02 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1111 Date2023-Jul-07DescriptionThanks to our clients, partners and staff, we were able to celebrate eSolia's 24th Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and have continued to work on our service maturity over the last year including working towards getting ISO 27001 certification, while continuing to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for another successful year, and here's to everyone's health and happiness going forward! 🎉㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1111 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:16:25 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1108 Date2023-Jan-17DescriptionHappy New Year! As we build our ISO 27001 ISMS on SharePoint, we have released a [statement of executive support](https://esolia.pro/ismsexecmemo) and our initial high level [base security policy](https://esolia.pro/basesecpol) (Japanese with English synopsis). Thanking you for your business and support in the coming year, as always. 🎍]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1108 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1113 Date2023-Jan-06DescriptionHappy New Year! As we continue to build our ISO 27001 ISMS, we have released a [statement of executive support](https://esolia.pro/ismsexecmemo) and our initial high level [base security policy](https://esolia.pro/basesecpol) (Japanese with English synopsis). Thanking you for your business and support in the coming year, as always. 🎍]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1113 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1106 Date2022-Dec-28DescriptionThe eSolia year-end holiday starts today Dec 28 (Wed)​ from 15:00​, and runs through Jan ​4 ​(Wed), 2021​. We will be back at work from Jan 5th, and wish everyone a restful break! "Yoi otoshi wo!" 🇯🇵㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1106 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1107 Date2022-Dec-27DescriptionThank you for your business and support. eSolia has completed our migration to MS 365, and it should give us better compatibility with client systems. Our first related internal project is to build our ISO 27001 ISMS on SharePoint. Wish us luck! 🎊]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1107 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1105 Date2022-Nov-30DescriptioneSolia is officially pursuing ISO 27001 information security ISMS certification, and migrating our systems to MS 365 for better client system compatibility going forward. Thank you for your patience, and continued business and support! 🎯]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1105 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1104 Date2022-Oct-14DescriptionTo promote a paperless environment, eSolia is issuing commercial papers such as quotes and invoices or reports in PDF format via email only. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. ♻️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1104 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:48:05 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1103 Date2022-Sept-21DescriptionWe updated our big list of [Japan Emergency Contacts](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts/) to include "Highway Radio" emergency broadcasts. 📻]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1103 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1102 Date2022-Sept-01DescriptionSee our updated list of [useful Japan apps](https://esolia.com/japan-apps/) (added the NERV disaster information app), as well as pages related to [Japan Disaster information](https://esolia.com/japan-disaster/), and Japan [emergency phone numbers](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts/) (with CSV download). 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1102 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1101 Date2022-Aug-17DescriptionTeam eSolia is back at work from today 17th Aug. Thank you for your patience while we work through any requests that we received during the holidays. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1101 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:04:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1099 Date2022-Jul-28DescriptioneSolia will be closed from 13-16 Aug 2022 inclusive, for the traditional o-bon holiday. Clients: please use emergency contact as per separate email we will send before the break. 🍉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1099 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:56:55 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1100 Date2022-Jul-07DescriptionThanks to you, we can celebrate eSolia's 23rd Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and have continued to work on our service maturity over the last year including working towards getting ISO 27001 certification, while flexibly surviving the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for another successful year, and here's to everyone's health and happiness going forward! 🎉㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1100 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:10:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1098 Date2022-Mar-28DescriptionTo enhance security, we changed the [password policy](https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/db/15331/res.aspx/eSolia%20PROdb%20Password%20Policy.pdf) for PROdb cloud database users on the <https://pro.dbflex.net> domain, setting the minimum number of characters in passwords to 14. Please keep it in mind the next time you change your password, and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1098 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1097 Date2021-Nov-01DescriptionWe refreshed the [security and privacy policy](https://esolia.com/prodb-security-and-privacy) page for our cloud database platform "PROdb".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1097 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1096 Date2021-Sept-10DescriptionThe Gov't of Japan has extended the state of emergency through end of September 2021, and eSolia is still [taking care in our operations](https://esolia.com/post/covid-19-state-of-emergency-4/), providing continued support as usual, and working from home when possible. Watch this space for updates to our stance regarding the same, and thank you for your ongoing support and business! 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1096 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1094 Date2021-Sept-03DescriptionOur thoughts are with our clients and colleagues in New York City, during the recent devastating flooding. Please take care.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1094 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1095 Date2021-Aug-12DescriptioneSolia will be closed from tomorrow 13-16 Aug 2021 inclusive, for the traditional o-bon holiday. Clients: please use emergency contact as per separate email. 🍉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1095 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:47:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1093 Date2021-Aug-10DescriptionWe had a busy fiscal year-end, successfully completing two major office move projects, and a website launch with [PROdb](https://esolia.com/prodb/) backend to allow healthcare professionals nationwide to register to use an order entry system. See our [Success Story page](https://esolia.com/success-stories/) for highlights! 🚀🎉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1093 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1092 Date2021-Aug-06DescriptionWe updated our list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download, adding the number for the "Kokoro-no-mimi" Telephone Consultation line for labor issues. Please share with your friends. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1092 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1091 Date2021-Jul-07DescriptionThanks to you, we can celebrate eSolia's 22nd Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and have continued to work on our service maturity over the last year, flexibly surviving the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for another successful year, and here's to everyone's health and happiness going forward! 🎉㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1091 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:39:38 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1090 Date2021-May-13DescriptionThe Gov't of Japan has extended the state of emergency through end of May 2021, and eSolia is still [taking care in our operations](https://esolia.com/post/covid-19-state-of-emergency-4/), providing continued support as usual, and working from home when possible. Watch this space for updates to our stance regarding the same, and thank you for your ongoing support and business! 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1090 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1089 Date2021-Apr-29DescriptionJapan is in the "Golden Week" holiday, starting today 29th April and running through 5th May 2021. We will be back in the office from 6th May. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy, and we wish you a restful break. 🎏🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1089 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:27:08 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1088 Date2021-Mar-22DescriptionThe Gov't of Japan has lifted the state of emergency, but eSolia is still [taking care in our operations](https://esolia.com/post/covid-19-state-of-emergency-3/), providing continued support as usual, and working from home as a rule. Watch this space for updates to our stance regarding the same, and thank you for your ongoing support and business! 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1088 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1087 Date2021-Mar-11DescriptionOur PROdb cloud database was experiencing some [system trouble](https://status.esolia.pro/0e778f27-7dc4-4242-9a2c-18ae69a9026e/) as of around 9:00AM on 11 March 2021, and upon investigation, it turned out to be a problem with Oracle Dyn Managed DNS. Their incident report can be viewed [here](https://www.dynstatus.com/incidents/x8psymmjc5bw). Thank you for your patience, if this problem impacted you.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1087 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1086 Date2021-Mar-01DescriptionAre you struggling with establishing Telework systems or guidelines? Getting an update on the current situation, identifying the actual problems, and also providing clear solutions will improve the efficiency of teleworking. See our latest [blog post](https://esolia.com/post/telework-and-telephone-system-problems/) on the subject from Ops Manager Ena Ishikawa, and don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance! 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1086 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1085 Date2021-Feb-23DescriptionWe successfully completed a major project to develop an order entry database on our PROdb platform, allowing physicians nationwide to generate order documents for genetic tests. See the [Success Story page](https://esolia.com/success-story_prodb-genetic-test-order-entry-system-2021/) for details. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1085 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1084 Date2021-Feb-22DescriptioneSolia has moved! As of 22 Feb 2021, our office is at the Work Styling facility on the 5th floor of the Shiodome City Center, at JR Shimbashi station. We look forward to many more years of service to you! Read more [about it here](https://esolia.com/post/20210222-esolia-office-move-to-shiodome/). 🎊㊗️🍾]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1084 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1083 Date2021-Feb-21DescriptionWe updated the [terms of service](https://esolia.com/prodb-tos) for our cloud database platform "PROdb", adding our new HQ office physical address.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1083 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1082 Date2021-Feb-21DescriptionWe updated our [privacy policy](https://esolia.com/privacy), updating our HQ office address.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1082 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1081 Date2021-Feb-14DescriptionMajor M7.1 quake off Fukushima. Tokyo basically ok. News says no risk of tsunami wave. Japan visitors: get “[NHK WORLD TV](https://apple.co/2EmIeUD)” on your App Store (Android also), and enable quake and tsunami alerts in settings.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1081 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:49:23 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1080 Date2021-Jan-14DescriptionThe Gov't of Japan has declared another state of emergency for Tokyo, related to the global COVID-19 pandemic. eSolia is [adjusting its operations accordingly](https://esolia.com/post/covid-19-state-of-emergency-3/) to allow us to provide continued support as usual, working from home as a rule. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1080 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1079 Date2021-Jan-01DescriptionHappy New Year! Thank you everyone for your support during 2020 even amidst your own challenges, and may your 2021 be happy, _healthy_ and prosperous! 🎉🎍]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1079 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:36:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1078 Date2020-Dec-28DescriptionThe eSolia year-end holiday starts today Dec 28 (Mon)​ from 12:00​, and runs through Jan ​4 ​(Mon), 2021​. We will be back at work from Jan 5th, and wish everyone a restful break! "Yoi otoshi wo!" 🇯🇵㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1078 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1077 Date2020-Oct-14DescriptionAre you struggling with establishing Telework systems or guidelines? Getting an update on the current situation, identifying the actual problems, and also providing clear solutions will improve the efficiency of teleworking. See our latest [blog post](https://esolia.com/post/why-does-telework-fail/) on the subject from Ops Manager Ena Ishikawa, and don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance! 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1077 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1076 Date2020-Sept-29DescriptionWe updated the [terms of service](https://esolia.com/prodb-tos) for our cloud database platform "PROdb", editing for clarity and typographical errors.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1076 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1075 Date2020-Sept-28DescriptionWe updated our [privacy policy](https://esolia.com/privacy), editing for clarity.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1075 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1074 Date2020-Sept-28DescriptionWe updated the [terms of service](https://esolia.com/prodb-tos) for our cloud database platform "PROdb", editing for clarity.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1074 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1073 Date2020-Sept-16DescriptionWe updated our list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download, adding the number for the FIND suicide prevention hotline. Please share with your friends. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1073 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1072 Date2020-Sept-15DescriptionWe updated the [terms of service](https://esolia.com/prodb-tos) for our cloud database platform "PROdb", editing for clarity and formatting.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1072 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1071 Date2020-Sept-15DescriptionWe updated our [privacy policy](https://esolia.com/privacy), editing for clarity.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1071 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1070 Date2020-Aug-05DescriptionThank you for your support and business. The eSolia Inc. teamITMS IT Support Team will be providing support for emergency requests during the summer holiday season, from Aug 13 (Thu) to Aug 15 (Sat), 2020, resuming normal operations on Aug 17 (Mon). Clients can contact us at the special email address we supplied in the announcement email, or leave a voicemail on the emergency tel number VM box. Stay safe during the ongoing COVID pandemic, be vigilant, and mask up! 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1070 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:46:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1069 Date2020-Jul-09DescriptionWe updated our list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download, adding the number for the new Foreign Residents Support Center "FRESC" in Yotsuya, Tokyo. Please share with your friends. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1069 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1068 Date2020-Jul-07DescriptionIt's eSolia's 21st Anniversary already (time flies!). We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and have continued to work on our service maturity over the last year, flexibly handling the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for another successful year! 🎉㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1068 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:06:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1067 Date2020-Apr-11DescriptionTokyo Governor Yuriko Koike (Twitter: @ecoyuri) gave an informative address in English about the COVID-19 emergency, and you can view it on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNU7eYdIwts). Please share with other English-speaking friends who might benefit. 🇯🇵💪🏻]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1067 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:31:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1066 Date2020-Apr-10DescriptionA [hotline service](https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/04/0b46e8c5f6cc-hotline-service-to-begin-for-foreigners-in-japan-for-virus-inquiries.html) for foreigners in Japan to make COVID-19 virus inquiries, is available now in 8 languages from AMDA through 20th May 2020. Please spread the word to other foreign residents or visitors. ☎️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1066 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1065 Date2020-Apr-08DescriptionThe Gov't of Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and 7 surrounding prefectures, related to the global COVID-19 pandemic. eSolia is [adjusting its operations accordingly](https://esolia.com/post/covid-19-state-of-emergency/) to allow us to provide continued support as usual, working from home as a rule. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1065 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1064 Date2020-Apr-01DescriptionJapan Postal service is [suspending international service](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/2020/0401_02_en.html) to many countries as of 2nd April. Take note and plan accordingly. 🏣]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1064 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:04:14 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1063 Date2020-Mar-23DescriptionWe updated our list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download, adding numbers for COVID-19 info in Tokyo and Osaka. Please share with your friends. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1063 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1047 Date2020-Mar-01Description**NOTE**: _RESCHEDULED TO 3 OCT 2020_. Registration for the [Tokyo Yamathon](http://tokyo-yamathon.com) will be opening soon. This is an interesting and challenging charity walking event, where participants in teams of 3 or 4 people start walking near Tokyo station at 9am, visit each station on the Yamanote line (a photo at each is the requirement) and try to finish the ~40km by 9pm. 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1047 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1062 Date2020-Jan-23DescriptionPSA: Japan residents and visitors should be aware of possible spread of pneumonia-like [coronavirus](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/01/16/national/science-health/japan-first-coronavirus-case/) after the first confirmed case. Take precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands and gargling. 😷]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1062 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1061 Date2020-Jan-10DescriptionInternational residents, workers, and students in Tokyo: the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't will hold its [annual disaster drill](https://bousaikunren.com/en/) Tues 28 Jan 2020. Register by 15 Jan and join in! 🇯🇵⛑🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1061 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1060 Date2020-Jan-01DescriptionHappy New Year! Thank you everyone for your support during 2019, and may your 2020 be happy, healthy and prosperous! 🎉🎍]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1060 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 02:18:27 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1059 Date2019-Dec-27DescriptionThe eSolia year-end holiday starts today Dec 27 (Fri)​ from 12:00​, and runs through Jan ​5 ​(Sun), 2020​. We will be back in the office from Jan 6th, and wish everyone a restful break! "Yoi otoshi wo!" 🏝🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1059 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:09:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1057 Date2019-Oct-09DescriptionPSA: Typhoon "Hagibis" said to be "strong and violent" is approaching Japan and should hit Japan from Saturday 12 Oct afternoon through Sunday 13 Oct afternoon. Expect travel delays or stoppages, and avoid going outdoors. 🌀🌀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1057 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:19:14 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1058 Date2019-Oct-08DescriptionIn Japan, and ecology minded? Check out «[mymizu](https://www.mymizu.co/home-en)», an app that helps you find spots to refill your water bottle. It's easy to add the fountains and spigots in parks or wherever, around you. Let’s reduce PET usage, conserve and reuse. 🚰🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1058 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:27:16 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1056 Date2019-Aug-09DescriptioneSolia will be closed from tomorrow 10-15 Aug 2019 inclusive, for the traditional o-bon holiday. Clients: please use emergency contact as per separate email. 🍉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1056 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:07:20 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1055 Date2019-Jul-23DescriptionJapan visitors, if you are in the Tokyo area this Thurs and Fri from afternoon through evening, you might enjoy the 24th annual [Shimbashi Koichi Matsuri](http://www.shinbashi.net/top/koichi/2019/greeting/) festival, held on the west side of JR Shimbashi around the New Shimbashi bldg, at the SL steam train square and in Sakurada Park. ([Map](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tyKHbBtnL88q5mIYawql83AWuMInAqzl&usp=sharing)) 🇯🇵👘]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1055 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1054 Date2019-Jul-22DescriptionNew success story added for a project to extract text documents from a database, to automatically and periodically convert each of them into future-proof text files. [See here](https://esolia.com/success-story_future-proof-documents/) for details. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1054 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1035 Date2019-Jul-11DescriptionPSA: Mizuho bank has a [temporary service suspension](https://www.mizuhobank.com/japan/transition/index.html) this weekend through Tue 16 July 8AM, related to system upgrades. ATMs and other services cannot be used during this period, so you should withdraw money today, if needed. (Note that this is the final such suspensions to be aware of for 2019.)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1035 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1053 Date2019-Jul-07DescriptionIt's eSolia's 20th Anniversary, and we feel like we are in a dream! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and [continued to improve](https://esolia.com/post/20th-anniversary/) over the last year. Thank you for another successful year! 🎉㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1053 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1052 Date2019-Jul-02DescriptionIf you're traveling to Japan, be sure to purchase travel insurance. Recently, uninsured travelers are [running up large unpaid bills](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/01/national/japan-urges-tourists-pick-travel-insurance-hospitals-complain-unpaid-medical-bills/) at hospitals in Japan, so please make the proper arrangements. 🏥🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1052 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1051 Date2019-Jun-20DescriptionToday is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic ticket drawing. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police are warning against scam and phishing emails regarding tickets, so take due care when clicking anything. 🕵🏻‍♂️🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1051 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:44:44 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1050 Date2019-Jun-18DescriptionJune 18th is onigiri day in Japan. The 6th month was chosen because a fossilized Yayoi period rice ball was found in Rokusei-machi, in Ishikawa, and “roku” rhymes with 6. The 18 comes from the kanji “kome” 米, which broken down, looks like 10 and 8. 🍙]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1050 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 02:54:25 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1049 Date2019-Jun-10DescriptionWe updated our list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download, adding a number for the "Tokyo Rape Crisis Center". Please share with your friends. 🚨]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1049 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1048 Date2019-May-27DescriptionSee our updated list of [useful Japan apps](https://esolia.com/japan-apps/) (added Tokyo Metropolitan police "digi-police" anti-crime app), as well as pages related to [Japan Disaster information](https://esolia.com/japan-disaster/), and Japan [emergency phone numbers](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts/) (with CSV download). 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1048 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1046 Date2019-May-20DescriptionPSA for Japan visitors: Volcanic alert level [raised for Hakone area](https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190519/p2g/00m/0na/010000c). Be aware if you are intending to travel there, that there may be delays or complete closures of the all-important ropeways in the area. 🌋]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1046 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1045 Date2019-Apr-01DescriptionThe new Japan "gengou" era name was announced, and it is «Reiwa» 令和. The 239th such era, Reiwa comprises daily-use kanji from a Manyoshu poem, that may be translated as auspicious or orderly or calm, and, peace or harmony, respectively. April is the last month of Heisei, and the Reiwa era will formally begin from May 1st, 2019. Our most sincere wishes for peace on earth, and goodwill to all people. 🇯🇵㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1045 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1043 Date2019-Mar-27DescriptionPSA: Apple has released macOS 10.14.4, but if you use Apple Mail.app with Google Mail, then you may want to wait. There are [reports of problems](https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250259379). ]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1043 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1042 Date2019-Mar-26DescriptionJapan Ministry of Justice will accept foreign national visa renewals online starting 25 July 2019, from employers and agents, who can [apply for use](http://www.moj.go.jp/content/001289335.pdf) of the system from this coming Fri, 29 Mar 2019. MOJ states the system will be free to use & available 24x7. 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1042 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:37 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1041 Date2019-Mar-18DescriptionIs your Japan branch using Era Year Names (元号, げんごう, gengou) in any apps? If so, you should look into whether a patch or upgrade is needed, for the upcoming name change in May. eSolia can help, so please do not hesitate to [ask us](https://esolia.com/info-request/). 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1041 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:49:03 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1040 Date2019-Mar-11DescriptionEight years ago at about 14:46 on 11th March 2011, Tohoku Japan got hit with a massive earthquake and tsunami. Our thoughts are with them as they still rebuild even today. Please have a look at our web pages for [Disaster Preparedness](https://esolia.com/japan-disaster/), and install an app like NHK World TV, that will give you multilingual information in case of a disaster. 💓]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1040 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:38 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1039 Date2019-Mar-07DescriptionPSA: Vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome versions prior to 72.0.3626.121, which could allow a hacker to remotely execute code. Google [has released](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html) an update, which we recommend you apply immediately.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1039 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1034 Date2019-Feb-07DescriptionPSA: Mizuho bank has a [temporary service suspension](https://www.mizuhobank.com/japan/transition/index.html) this weekend through Tue 12 Feb 8AM, related to system upgrades. ATMs and other services cannot be used during this period, so you should withdraw money today, if needed. (Note that this is one of several such suspensions to be aware of.)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1034 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1038 Date2019-Jan-29DescriptionPSA: Apple’s FaceTime has a [serious bug](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/facetime-bug-lets-callers-hear-you-before-you-answer-really/) that lets people remotely listen in via your mobile's mic, without your permission. Looks like Apple will fix soon and may have disabled it server-side, but disable just in case. iOS Settings > pull down > search "facetime" > open and toggle off.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1038 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:29:38 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1037 Date2019-Jan-17DescriptionInternational residents, workers, and students in Tokyo: the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't held its [annual disaster drill](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1698464) Wed 16 Jan 2019.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1037 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1031 Date2019-Jan-15DescriptionSurely remembering some tragic incidents on the Shinkansen, the Japan Gov't is planning tests to [keep dangerous items off trains](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/01/07/national/government-plans-test-systems-detect-dangerous-objects-train-passengers/). We will have to see how it plays out, but good security is generally inconvenient.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1031 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1036 Date2019-Jan-14DescriptionInternational residents, workers, and students in Tokyo: the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't is holding its [annual disaster drill](http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/english/topics/2018/181109.html) Wed 16 Jan 2019.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1036 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1033 Date2019-Jan-11DescriptionPSA: Mizuho bank has a [temporary service suspension](https://www.mizuhobank.com/japan/transition/index.html) this weekend through Tue 15 Jan 8AM, related to system upgrades. ATMs and other services cannot be used during this period, so you should withdraw money today, if needed. (Note that this is one of several such suspensions to be aware of.)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1033 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1030 Date2019-Jan-09DescriptionVisitors and residents, Japan has started newly collecting a "[departure tax](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/01/07/national/japan-begins-collecting-%c2%a51000-departure-tax-fund-inbound-tourism-promotion-plan/)" of 1000 yen, for anyone departing Japan. This goes for nationals, foreign residents or visitors. 💸🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1030 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1032 Date2019-Jan-04DescriptionHappy New Year! Thank you one and all for your support during 2018, and may your 2019 be happy, healthy and prosperous. 🎉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1032 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:31:07 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1028 Date2018-Dec-28DescriptionThe eSolia year-end holiday starts today Dec 2​8​ (Fri)​ from 12:00​, and runs through Jan ​6 ​(Sun), 2019​. We will be back in the office from the 7th, and wish everyone a restful break! "Yoi otoshi wo!" 🏝🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1028 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:58:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1027 Date2018-Dec-21DescriptionRegarding the recent ongoing parade of Facebook scandals, leaks and security problems, eSolia has made the decision to close its Facebook page effective immediately.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1027 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1026 Date2018-Dec-19DescriptionPSA: if you're a Tokyo station user, you'll soon notice announcements requesting us to [stand on both sides](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/18/national/jr-east-asks-passengers-stand-sides-escalators-block-runners-safety-campaign) of the escalator. This is for rider safety, according to JR. 🇯🇵🚈🔶]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1026 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1025 Date2018-Dec-18DescriptionOn the heels of the revised immigration control law, the Japan gov't is planning "[translation systems](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/17/national/politics-diplomacy/government-plans-set-nationwide-network-translation-systems-help-non-japanese/)" at 100 consultation office locations nationwide, to help cope with the expected influx of foreign nationals in the next few years. We shall see if these and other measures are actually effective. 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1025 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:21:27 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1024 Date2018-Dec-17DescriptionLooking forward to the rugby world cup next year, Beppu has put together a [page with maps](https://enjoyonsen.city.beppu.oita.jp/100tattoo-friendly_beppuonsen_japan/) of "onsen" hot springs that welcome visitors with tattoos. Visitors can plan ahead this way. ♨️🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1024 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:19:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1023 Date2018-Dec-14DescriptionPSA: Mizuho bank has a [temporary service suspension](https://www.mizuhobank.com/japan/transition/index.html) this weekend through Mon 17 Dec 8AM, related to system upgrades. ATMs and other services cannot be used during this period, so you should withdraw money today, if needed. (Note that this is one of several such suspensions to be aware of.)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1023 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1022 Date2018-Nov-19DescriptionLabor Thanksgiving Day has been a national holiday each Nov 23 since World War II, in which Japanese people show their gratitude for labor, and has also traditionally been the day the Shinto "Niinamesai" ceremony is held. "Niinamesai" is a harvest festival performed by the emperor (and at many shrines in Japan), in which he harvests rice he planted himself, offering it and newly produced sake to the goddess Amaterasu. In doing so, he gives thanks for the year’s harvest, and prays for a bountiful next year. 🇯🇵🍁]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1022 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:14:43 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1021 Date2018-Nov-16DescriptionJapan's Cabinet has OK'ed a bill to make [2019's Golden Week a 10 day holiday](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/11/13/national/japanese-cabinet-oks-bill-make-10-day-golden-week-holiday-around-2019-imperial-succession/) starting on Sat 27 April, because of the Imperial succession. Mon 29 April, 3-6 May are already holidays, and so 30 April and 2 May are also being made into holidays. 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1021 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 06:12:29 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1020 Date2018-Nov-12DescriptionLearners of Japanese language, it's that time of year again. Each November, Jiyukokuminsha publishes the "[U-Can New Words and Buzzwords](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/11/07/national/japan-buzzwords-2018/)" Japan neologisms list. This past year we saw the `#metoo` movement, Japan Rail's first-ever planned service suspension during a typhoon, and "Sho-Time!" cheering on the versatile LA Angels baseball player Sho Otani. Is it "mogumogu" (snack) time yet? Sodanē...]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1020 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1018 Date2018-Nov-09DescriptionPSA: Mizuho bank has a [temporary service suspension](https://www.mizuhobank.com/japan/transition/index.html) this weekend through Mon 12 Nov 8AM, related to system upgrades. ATMs and other services cannot be used during this period, so you should withdraw money today, if needed. (Note that this is one of several such suspensions to be aware of.)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1018 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1017 Date2018-Nov-05DescriptionSee the works of an artist who changed the way the world thinks about art. The works of Marcel Duchamp are being displayed alone, and alongside Japanese art, to let you ponder his unique and humorous perspective about "what is art". Showing through 9 Dec 2018 at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, but please confirm dates on the official (Japanese) [website](http://www.duchamp2018.jp). 🍷]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1017 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:17:20 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1016 Date2018-Nov-02DescriptionCulture Day, on November 3rd, is a Japan national holiday. Emperor Meiji’s birthday was celebrated on this day, but after WWII, since the constitution of Japan was also promulgated on Nov 3rd, it became the day for people to express their love of freedom and peace and to promote culture. 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1016 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:46:05 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1014 Date2018-Nov-01DescriptionThe weather is pleasantly cool and crisp, finally very fall-like. From 3 Nov through 9 Dec, you can visit 9 parks and join the [Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Autumn Leaves Stamp Rally](https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/event/41581.html#googtrans(en)). The first 10000 people to get stamps from 5 of 9 gardens, can get a 2019 calendar. Stamp cards are available at the gardens, such as Hamarikyu Garden or Rikugien. Take the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of fall in stunning beauty. 🍁]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1014 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:41 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1019 Date2018-Oct-31DescriptionWhat is looking, and what is seeing? Have a think about this concept at the SHIMURAbros "[Seeing is Believing](http://www.po-holdings.co.jp/m-annex/exhibition/index.html)" exhibition at the Pola Museum Annex in Ginza Tokyo, through 4 Nov 2018.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1019 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 03:12:05 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1013 Date2018-Oct-29DescriptionJapan visitors, if you'd like to visit all over Japan but don't quite have the time, you might enjoy the [Furusato Fair 2018](http://furusatofair.jp), held at Yokohama's Aka-renga Warehouse near Sakuragicho, 2~4 Nov. Enjoy delicious food from Okinawa to Hokkaido, and feel like you visited all over Japan! Enjoy a fireworks display from around 17:00 on Nov 3rd, as well! 🍣🎇]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1013 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:43:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1012 Date2018-Oct-27DescriptionLooking for a different way to get your thrills on Halloween? How about taking in "The Scream" at the [Edvard Munch Exhibition](https://www.tobikan.jp/en/exhibition/2018_munch.html) at Tokyo Metropolitain Art Museum in Ueno. You'll be able to see 100 of the Norwegian painter's works spanning 60 years, from 27 Oct 2018, through 20 Jan 2019. 😱]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1012 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:19:35 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1011 Date2018-Oct-26DescriptionIf you're in Tokyo on 28 Oct from ~11AM, don't miss the "[Oedo-kakki](http://nikkyo.net/english/)" parade, part of the Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri festival. This area was the starting point connecting old Edo to all points in Japan via the Tokaido road, so this festival parade has 2000 participants performing regional dances from all over Japan (like the Yosakoi-odori from Edo, and the Hanagasa-odori from Yamagata), starting in Kyobashi 2-chome near MEIDI-YA. Wasshoi! 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1011 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:37:31 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1015 Date2018-Oct-25DescriptionJapan visitors, if you're in Tottori Prefecture this weekend, visit Yonago-shi and see the Shigeru Mizuki road. It has bronze statues of famous "yokai" ghosts and demons from his beloved "GeGeGe no Kitaro" stories, like the cat girl or Kitaro himself. On 27 Oct, you can see the [Yokai Halloween](http://www.sakaiminato.com/site/page/event/youharo/file01.pdf) event, with people dressed up as the characters. Sure to be scary! 👻]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1015 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:51:20 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1010 Date2018-Oct-24DescriptionHalloween is celebrated in a big way, around Tokyo's Shibuya district, in the evenings over 5 days from 27 Oct through 31 Oct. Get a costume at Don Quijote or Daiso, enjoy the [Lantern Night Picnic](https://www.facebook.com/events/644910139238717/) at Yoyogi Park on the 27th, and see the "DJ Police" at Shibuya Crossing on the 31st. 🎃]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1010 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:43:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1007 Date2018-Oct-23DescriptionJapan visitors, if you are in Tokyo between Oct 27 and Nov 3, you might enjoy the [Autumn Grand Festival](http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/pdf/akinotaisai_01_2018.pdf), or "Aki-no-taisai" to be held at one of Japan's famous power spots and Japan's most-visited shrine, the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Nov 3 was Emperor Meiji's birthday, so there are special events that day, such as "yabusame" horse-mounted archery at 13:00. The shrine is near Harajuku, so you can also enjoy some shopping in the area. 🏹⛩️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1007 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:42:39 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1009 Date2018-Oct-22DescriptionJapan visitors, if you happen to be on the island of Kyushu from Friday 26 Oct through Sunday 28 Oct, you can enjoy one of Kyushu's major matsuri festivals. Miyazaki Jingu shrine is dedicated to Jimmu, Japan's first emperor, and its big autumn festival, or "[aki-no-taisai](http://miyazaki.daa.jp/miyazakijingu/)", is sure to be a colorful spectacle with portable "omikoshi" shrines and "shishimai" lions! They say if a shishimai bites you, you won't get sick. So find one, and get bit! ♌]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1009 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:16:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1008 Date2018-Oct-19DescriptionOct 23rd 2018 is the start of the "[霜降 Soukou](http://koyomigyouji.com/24-sou.html)" season, which, in the old "Sekki" 24-season [solar term calendar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_term) marks the season with the first frost of autumn, when summer has completely ended. It's a beautiful season in Japan, and we really recommend taking full advantage of the delicious food and fall colors of this country in the fall. 🍁☀️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1008 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:43:10 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1006 Date2018-Oct-18DescriptionThe [meat festival](http://www.nikufes.jp) held at the [Showa Kinen Park](http://www.showakinen-koen.jp/guide-english/schedule-english/) near Tachikawa, Tokyo, through Oct 21 this weekend, is perfect to satisfy your "Autumn Appetite" (or "shokuyoku no aki" as it's called in Japan). After you enjoy some delicious meat, you can do some sports to work it off! 🍖🍗🍺 Food tickets are available for purchase at the festival for cash, but e-money like JR's "[Suica](http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/suica.html)" card is the most convenient. Be sure to charge it at the station, because you cannot re-charge on site.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1006 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:01:23 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1005 Date2018-Oct-17DescriptionJapan visitors, if you are in Tokyo this weekend, you might enjoy the [Kawagoe Festival](https://www.kawagoematsuri.jp/English/index.html), to be held at Kawagoe city on Oct 20th and 21st 2018. From about 19:00, you can see a kind of competition with "hayashi" traditional music, where festival floats compete against each other in the big highlight of the show, the "Hikkawase." 🇯🇵]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1005 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:01:18 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1004 Date2018-Oct-16DescriptionJapan visitors, are you near Yokohama this weekend? You might enjoy the [Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Display](https://enoshimaislandspa.com/fujisawa-enoshima-fireworks-special-plans-2018/), to be held at Katase Enoshima Beach, on Oct 20th 2018, from 18:00 to 18:45, with 3000 fireworks! 🎆 Touring the Enoshima area itself during the day, is also recommended! Come by train, not by car, as the traffic is usually terrible.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1004 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1003 Date2018-Oct-15DescriptionTokyo and Kyoto were ranked 1 and 2 as "favorite cities" by readers of the US magazine _Conde Nast Traveler_. Being based in Tokyo we love these destinations too, and have been helping businesses succeed in Japan since 1999. [Ask us](https://esolia.com/about-us/) how!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1003 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1002 Date2018-Oct-12DescriptionGoogle has decided to [shutter their Google+ network for consumers](https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/project-strobe/), by end of Aug 2019, but will maintain it will in some form for enterprises. You can [download your data](https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout?pli=1) before that.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1002 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:18:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1001 Date2018-Oct-11DescriptionPSA: fall is [Asian giant hornet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_giant_hornet) mating season in Japan, when these potentially dangerous insects get particularly aggressive. If you're in the country or on a hike: no perfume, wear white, stay quiet, and move away calmly and slowly if you see them.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1001 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=999 Date2018-Oct-10DescriptioniOS 12 Tip: you can now Airdrop passwords. Go to Settings, Accounts and Passwords, select the password to share, long press on the password, then use the popup option to Airdrop the password to someone else.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-999 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=998 Date2018-Oct-09DescriptionPSA: Mozilla Foundation remains transparent about any security vulnerabilities found in the Firefox browser, but you should update to the latest version, to thwart attacks. eSolia can help keep your systems upgraded. [Contact us](https://esolia.com/info-request/) if you need any help!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-998 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=1000 Date2018-Oct-08DescriptionJapan visitors, are you near Yokohama? You might enjoy the [Oktoberfest](https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/oktoberfest/) beer festival being held next to Akarenga Warehouse, thru Sunday 14 Oct 2018. Ein Prosit! 🇯🇵🍺🇩🇪]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-1000 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 05:42:55 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=997 Date2018-Oct-05DescriptionSee our updated list of [useful Japan apps](https://esolia.com/japan-apps/), as well as pages related to [Japan Disaster information](https://esolia.com/japan-disaster/), and Japan [emergency phone numbers](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts/) (with CSV download). 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-997 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=996 Date2018-Oct-03DescriptionPSA: it seems that clever voice phishing, or "vishing" schemes [are really a thing](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/10/voice-phishing-scams-are-getting-more-clever/) now. Unfortunately, we all have to be aware of what criminals are doing, and be alert enough to not fall for such a scam.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-996 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:42 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=995 Date2018-Oct-02DescriptionPSA: Mozilla has released "[Firefox Monitor](https://monitor.firefox.com)", a site that checks your email addresses against known security breaches. Scan your email, and change the passwords of any sites it flags.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-995 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:45:40 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=991 Date2018-Oct-01DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: Apple Music now supports searching by song lyrics.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-991 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:15:10 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=994 Date2018-Sept-30DescriptionPSA: Typhoon Trami moving up Japan now, Tokyo area evening Sun 30 Sept. JR East is suspending all train operations from 8pm. Take precautions and expect travel disruption. 🌀🌀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-994 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 07:15:20 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=990 Date2018-Sept-28DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: the new "[Measure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPv6_pxrvzw)" app lets you measure the dimensions of objects around you. This is based on "ARKit", an augmented-reality software library which we should see more apps taking advantage of over time.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-990 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 05:40:36 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=993 Date2018-Sept-27DescriptionPSA: companies using Cisco products should be aware of the "[FragmentSmack](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180824-linux-ip-fragment)" Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerability / bug, and make appropriate arrangements. Don't hesitate to ask eSolia if you need assistance.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-993 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:43 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=989 Date2018-Sept-27DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: Do Not Disturb is enhanced, with the ability to enable for a set period, until a location is left, or until the end of an event.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-989 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:03:50 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=988 Date2018-Sept-26DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: Photos has various new features that help you with sharing, searching and so on. In other words, it's more like Google Photos now.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-988 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:03:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=983 Date2018-Sept-26DescriptioniOS 12 Security Series 5/5: Enable 2-factor authentication for your iOS devices. Go to Settings > tap your name > Password & Security, and enable "Two Factor Authentication".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-983 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:02:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=987 Date2018-Sept-25DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: FaceTime will allow you to talk with up to 32 people at once, later this fall.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-987 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:01:16 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=982 Date2018-Sept-25DescriptioniOS 12 Security Series 4/5: we believe that security patches should be applied quickly, so we usually turn on "Automatic Updates" in Settings > General > Software Update.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-982 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 08:44:41 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=992 Date2018-Sept-24DescriptionSee our updated pages related to [Japan Disaster information](https://esolia.com/japan-disaster/), including a list of Japan [emergency phone numbers](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts/) (with CSV download) and a list of [useful Japan apps](https://esolia.com/japan-apps/). 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-992 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:43 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=986 Date2018-Sept-23DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: emergency SOS is now able to share your location with the emergency responder (e.g. 911 in the USA). We hope this feature is adopted widely in the countries where iPhones are in use.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-986 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:43 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=985 Date2018-Sept-21DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: in Settings > Siri & Search, you can set up "Siri Shortcuts" that are like macros for common tasks you do, triggered by a command to Siri.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-985 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:02:09 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=981 Date2018-Sept-21DescriptioniOS 12 Security Series 3/5: set a stronger device passcode in Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, selecting "Custom Numeric Code" and setting it to 6 or 8 digits.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-981 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:02:03 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=980 Date2018-Sept-20DescriptioniOS 12 Security Series 2/5: if you use the IOS password manager to enter your passwords, you can now see which of your passwords might be compromised. Open Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Website & App Passwords, and notice the small warning symbol next to accounts with the same password as another site. Find such sites and change their passwords.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-980 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:01:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=984 Date2018-Sept-19DescriptioniOS 12 New Features Series: [iOS 12](https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12/) was released yesterday, and besides the greatly improved performance (even for older hardware), one useful feature is in Settings > Screen Time. Use it to see and even limit how much time you are spending in various apps, and even share the information across devices.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-984 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:01:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=979 Date2018-Sept-19DescriptioniOS 12 Security Series 1/5: Apple released its latest update to iOS, the OS on iPhone and iPad. We'll post a few security-related updates over the next few days. First: restrict what can be done from your lock screen in Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. The new feature as of iOS 12 is "USB accessories" which helps prevent hacking attacks, but you can also restrict the ability to use Siri or your Wallet etc., from your locked iPhone.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-979 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:01:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=978 Date2018-Sept-18DescriptionIn addition to our [Planned Power Outage Management](https://esolia.com/planned-power-outage-it-management/) page, see our latest page by engineering manager H. Maezono, about [Disposal and Recycling](https://esolia.com/disposal-and-recycling/) of IT assets such as old PCs, network equipment or printers. [Request info](https://esolia.com/info-request/) today, for more on how eSolia can assist you manage your IT in Japan.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-978 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:44 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=977 Date2018-Sept-13DescriptionJapan visitors: recent natural disasters in Kansai and Hokkaido Japan show that you should never underestimate the power of Mother Nature. Japan has the "J-ALERT" disaster alert system, and there is a way to get those alerts in English. Get “[NHK WORLD TV](https://apple.co/2EmIeUD)” on your App Store (available for Android also), and enable quake and tsunami alerts in settings. Learn more on eSolia's new page about the [J-ALERT](https://esolia.com/japan-emergency-broadcast-system-j-alert/) system.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-977 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:44 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=976 Date2018-Sept-12DescriptionAre you familiar with the "virtual contact file" or "vCard" format, for exchanging contact information? We published an [eSolia vCard](/eSolia-Contacts-vCard.vcf), which you can easily [import](https://esolia.com/post/how-to-use-vcards) into your Address Book. vCards make it easy for you to send your contact information such as your name, email, telephone, web URL, and even your photo or logo, to another person.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-976 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:44 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=975 Date2018-Sept-10DescriptionJapan visitors in Hokkaido? Our thoughts are with you after the recent devastating earthquake. Note that, NTT Docomo is offering [free mobile device recharging](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180907_15/) at select locations in Hokkaido. Please tell your friends and colleagues.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-975 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:44 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=974 Date2018-Sept-06DescriptionTokyo Waterworks [started offering multilingual support](https://www.waterworks.metro.tokyo.jp/press/h30/press180827-02.html) in not only the original English, but also four additional languages: Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. When you call them, they conference in a 3rd party translator. See eSolia's big list of [Japan Emergency Contacts](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts/) for this and other numbers.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-974 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:44 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=972 Date2018-Sept-05DescriptionPSA Series: Tips to Avoid Ransomware 6/6. Install and use a VPN, especially if you use wifi at cafés, airports or train stations. Don't connect your system directly to the Internet. If you allow remote access, don't allow it permanently but only on a case-by-case basis.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-972 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 06:14:25 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=971 Date2018-Sept-04DescriptionPSA Series: Tips to Avoid Ransomware 5/6. Individuals should install and use anti-virus and anti-malware software. On a company machine, do not disable any security measures which are put in place by your IT department.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-971 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 06:15:53 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=970 Date2018-Sept-03DescriptionPSA Series: Tips to Avoid Ransomware 4/6. Install updates, especially security updates, when they come out, whether you are a Windows, Mac, or Linux user.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-970 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 06:16:35 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=969 Date2018-Sept-01DescriptionPSA Series: Tips to Avoid Ransomware 3/6. Do not download or install cracked (stolen) software, or software from unknown sources. Never open attachments unless you are absolutely sure of their origin.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-969 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:57:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=973 Date2018-Aug-31DescriptionTokyo English Life Line TELL is holding their annual "Tokyo Tower Climb" on Sept 9th 2018, to raise awareness of mental health issues and _World Suicide Prevention Day_ on Sept 10th. Signup by Sept 4th at [www.telltowerclimb.com](http://www.telltowerclimb.com).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-973 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=968 Date2018-Aug-30DescriptionPSA Series: Tips to Avoid Ransomware 2/6. Besides backing up, use a unique password per site or system, make your passwords difficult, and store them in an encrypted vault like Zetetic's [Codebook](https://www.zetetic.net/codebook/).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-968 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:06:11 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=967 Date2018-Aug-29DescriptionPSA Series: Tips to Avoid Ransomware 1/6. Ransomware is software installed on your computer that encrypts your files. The only way to get your files back is to pay the criminals who installed it, usually via bitcoin or another crypto currency. The first line of defense is to keep good backups.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-967 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:17:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=966 Date2018-Aug-28DescriptionPSA: If you're a T-Mobile user, take note that they had a [security breach](https://www.cnet.com/news/t-mobile-hack-may-have-exposed-2-million-customers-data/). Change your password.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-966 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:04:04 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=964 Date2018-Aug-27DescriptionPSA series: limit the ability of advertisers to track you 5/5. Opt out of advertising based on your interests on any social networking platforms you use.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-964 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=963 Date2018-Aug-24DescriptionPSA series: limit the ability of advertisers to track you 4/5. On Macs and PCs, use a browser like [Firefox Quantum](https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2018/01/23/latest-firefox-quantum-release-now-available-with-new-features/) with good privacy protection built in, or browser plugins such as uBlock Origin for ad blocking, or Disconnect.me for tracker blocking. On mobile, you can use private browsers such as Firefox Focus or DuckDuckGo when discreet searching is required.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-963 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=962 Date2018-Aug-23DescriptionPSA series: limit the ability of advertisers to track you 3/5. Visit [myactivity.google.com](https://myactivity.google.com), look at all the information Google has stored about you, and delete as needed.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-962 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=961 Date2018-Aug-22DescriptionPSA series: limit the ability of advertisers to track you 2/5. Periodically delete all cookies in your Internet browsers, since most of the time, this is how you’re being tracked.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-961 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=959 Date2018-Aug-21DescriptionJapan visitors, are you in Tokyo next weekend? The weekend of 25th and 26th Aug 2018 has several matsuri festivals to enjoy, namely the [Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi](https://www.super-yosakoi.tokyo/outline/2018_map/) near Meiji Jingu, the [Azabu Juban Nouryo Matsuri](http://www.azabujuban.or.jp/topics/topics_event/13873/), the [Kouenji Awa Odori](http://koenji-awaodori.com/language/eng.html), and the [Ooi Dontaku Natsu Matsuri](http://www.ooimachi.jp/dontaku/). They are sure to be lively and colorful.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-959 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=960 Date2018-Aug-20DescriptionPSA series: limit the ability of advertisers to track you 1/5. Turn on "limit ad tracking" in iPhone Settings, Privacy, Advertising, and also tap "Reset Advertising Identifier", which is what advertisers use to track you. In Android, find the reset button in Google settings, Ads menu.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-960 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:45 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=965 Date2018-Aug-19DescriptionUnethical headhunters sometimes call eSolia posing as delivery company personnel needing information before they can deliver a package, but this is next level. Japan smartphone users should stay alert for SMS Phishing or "Smishing" attacks, where an SMS text message includes a link to install an app purportedly from Sagawa Express. We think it won't be long before public trust in other similar companies like Nittsu or Yamato are being abused in a similar fashion. ([via The Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/08/18/national/crime-legal/japan-sees-rise-text-message-phishing-scams-disguised-notices-delivery-firm/))]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-965 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=958 Date2018-Aug-17DescriptionIf you're in Tokyo and you like live music, it's still not too late to get tickets for SummerSonic in Chiba this weekend. [http://www.summersonic.com/2018/](http://www.summersonic.com/2018/)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-958 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:23:15 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=957 Date2018-Aug-17DescriptionIn the heat of Japan's summer, we give greetings like "shochu omimai moushiagemasu" (暑中お見舞い申し上げます) during the heat, and "zansho omimai moushiagemasu" (残暑お見舞い申し上げます) when it lingers in late summer, like now. The summer has been so hot that [apparently even the bugs can't fly as usual](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/08/16/national/bugs-struggle-amid-japans-record-summer-heat/). Take care out there! 🍧]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-957 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=956 Date2018-Jul-19DescriptionVersion 67 of Google's Chrome browser has a [feature called "site isolation"](https://security.googleblog.com/2018/07/mitigating-spectre-with-site-isolation.html) newly enabled by default. This is designed to mitigate the risk of attacks like "Spectre" by reducing the data available to the attacker. The trade-off is, Chrome now requires far more system memory, possibly making it a poor option for older systems.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-956 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=955 Date2018-Jul-17DescriptionJapan visitors, if you are in the Tokyo area this coming weekend, you might enjoy taking a day trip to see the Kumagaya [Uchiwa Matsuri](http://uchiwamatsuri.com/english/index.html) festival, in northern Saitama prefecture. This is one of the big annual summer festivals at and around Yasaka-jinja, a shrine with 400+ years of history, near JR Kumagaya station. The festival is held from 18:00 on Friday July 20th, continuing on Saturday and Sunday, July 21st and 22nd. ([Map](https://goo.gl/maps/MiHKZuvXyRT2)) 🇯🇵👘]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-955 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=954 Date2018-Jul-13DescriptionJapan visitors, with the terrible flooding in western Japan, perhaps we need Gonsho-ji Temple's [mizudome-no-mai](https://www.mizudome.com/en/) festival more than ever. You can see it tomorrow, Saturday July 14th, 2018, from 13:00 to 15:00 ([map](https://goo.gl/maps/vJF2YWFUF5L2)).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-954 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=953 Date2018-Jul-11DescriptionJapan visitors: recent natural disasters in Japan and the boys rescued from the cave in Thailand show that you should never underestimate the power of Mother Nature. Japan has the "J-Alert" system, and there is a way to get those alerts in English. Get “[NHK WORLD TV](https://apple.co/2EmIeUD)” on your App Store (available for Android also), and enable quake and tsunami alerts in settings.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-953 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:25:57 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=952 Date2018-Jul-10DescriptionJapan visitors, you may have noticed we don't have a "tip culture" in Japan, as gratuities are built into the price. But, you can leave a "Japanese Tip", which is when a restaurant patron folds the paper chopstick holder into an origami figure. Waiter Yuki Tatsumi collected samples from around Japan, and you can see [a gallery](https://japanesetip.localinfo.jp/pages/529814/page_201606270826) of some of them. One person's trash is truly another person's treasure. (via [Japan Times](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/07/09/national/japanese-tip-origami-art-left-diners/))]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-952 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:52:24 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=950 Date2018-Jul-09DescriptionIf you don't want Google to follow you to "personalize" the advertisements that are displayed to you, you can log into your Google account, then [visit this page](https://adssettings.google.com/) to opt out. Just toggle it off.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-950 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=939 Date2018-Jul-07Description🎉㊗️It's eSolia's 19th Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence, and [continued to improve](https://esolia.com/post/19th-anniversary/) over the last year. Thank you for another successful year!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-939 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=949 Date2018-Jul-06DescriptionJapan visitors, if you're a "star crossed lover" (or not) and near Tokyo, you might want to take a day trip down to Hiratsuka, to see the big [Tanabata summer festival](http://www.tanabata-hiratsuka.com/pamphletkaigai.html) there. 🎆🎉]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-949 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 03:27:46 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=951 Date2018-Jul-05Description🎉eSolia is a sponsor of the world's fastest (and arguably best) static website generator [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/), which [just turned 5](https://gohugo.io/news/lets-celebrate-hugos-5th-birthday/)! Our sincere **Congratulations** to lead developer Bjørn Erik Pedersen, founder Steve Francia, and all the hardworking contributors to the project. ㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-951 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=948 Date2018-Jul-05DescriptionCongratulations to Japan's soccer team "Samurai Blue" for a good showing in the World Cup, and for the exciting play! We hope they can build on this success for next time. ㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-948 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 03:17:49 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=947 Date2018-Jul-04DescriptionJapan's "National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience" (NIED) publishes the "[J-SHIS Japan Seismic Hazard Information](http://www.j-shis.bosai.go.jp/map/?lang=en)" Map, which shows active fault zones and other information. Visitors should take precautions and be aware of disaster evacuation zones. Ask your colleagues, friends or hotel.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-947 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=946 Date2018-Jul-03Description[HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/?lang=en) is an interesting social platform for language learning. It has tools to let you easily correct learners of your native language, and to be corrected as you learn a second language.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-946 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=944 Date2018-Jul-02DescriptionJapan visitors: if you're staying at an Airbnb or other P2P-style lodging, you should note that Japan local governments and police have started cracking down on illegal P2P operators based on a new law enacted in June 2018 to regulate so-called _minpaku_ (民泊) vacation rentals. Airbnb [delisted](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/06/07/national/airbnb-users-face-summer-crunch-japan-seeks-delisting-unlicensed-lodgings/) 10s of thousands of non-compliant lodgings, and major tourist destination Kyoto has also [started cracking down](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/06/25/national/kyoto-ramps-crackdown-illegal-p2p-lodging-sluggish-start-minpaku-law/). The bottom line is, travelers should re-confirm that your P2P lodging is legitimate, and because people are sensitive about this topic now, maintain a low profile during your stay.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-944 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=943 Date2018-Jun-29DescriptionWe are grateful for the lifetime of work retired Professor Jim Breen and colleagues have put into [WWWJDIC](http://nihongo.monash.edu/cgi-bin/wwwjdic?1C), an online Japanese dictionary we at eSolia use frequently. The Japan Times gives [some background](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2018/06/25/language/180000-entries-jim-breens-freeware-japanese-dictionary-still-growing/) into the uber-useful site.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-943 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=942 Date2018-Jun-28DescriptionJapan visitors: June in Japan is firefly season, so there are related night events to see. For example, the Tokyo [Hotel Chinzanso's](https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp/event/hotaru/) Firefly Fantasy through 4 July for hotel and restaurant customers, is a luxurious one, but there are also camping-style events. Triers can search for "hotaru", "蛍" and you're sure to find others.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-942 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=945 Date2018-Jun-27DescriptionPSA: Japan visitors who booked rooms via Prince Hotels Inc's official foreign-language website should note that [data was stolen](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/06/26/business/corporate-business/prince-hotels-hack-results-loss-124000-customers-credit-card-numbers-data/) from the site run by Fastbooking Co., in a [security breach](http://www.princehotels.com/news/notice-of-unauthorized-access-to-or-acquisition-of-prince-hotels-resorts-reservations-system/). eSolia recommends that you take immediate action if your usage matches what is stated in the linked Japan Times article.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-945 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=941 Date2018-Jun-27DescriptionJapan visitors: if you're in Greater Tokyo, you might enjoy taking a trip to Yokohama's [English Garden](https://goo.gl/maps/H3aNdUgpkwH2) to see the "[Ajisai Fair](https://www.y-eg.jp/post/event/2131)" through 1st July 2018, where you can see 300 types of wisterias. Entrance fee is JPY 700 for adults, and 300 for school age children under 15.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-941 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=940 Date2018-Jun-26DescriptionWe updated our list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download, adding a link to the "JAPAN Hospital Guide" app. Please tell your friends. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-940 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=938 Date2018-Jun-26DescriptionJapan visitors can benefit from a free iOS app that shows locations of multilingual hospitals or clinics on a map. The [JAPAN Hospital Guide](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/japan-hospital-guide/id1296151839?mt=8) was developed by Japan Medical Support System For Visitors From Abroad (JaMSSVA), a Tokyo non-profit. (via The Japan Times)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-938 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=936 Date2018-Jun-25DescriptioneSolia welcomes Apple's next-gen OS [support of Certificate Transparency](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205280), a [Google-led effort](https://www.certificate-transparency.org/what-is-ct) to reduce phishing via fake websites, and already available in Google's Chrome Internet browser.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-936 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=935 Date2018-Jun-22DescriptionIf you're traveling to Japan, be sure to purchase travel insurance. Recently, uninsured travelers are [causing headaches](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/06/17/national/social-issues/travelers-without-insurance-cause-headaches-japans-hospitals/) for hospitals in Japan, so please make the proper arrangements.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-935 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:47 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=937 Date2018-Jun-21DescriptionJapan visitors: The "[ayame matsuri](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/events/2018/05/31/things-to-do/traditional-festivals-things-to-do/ibaraki-suigo-itako-ayame-matsuri/)" or Iris Festival, is on in Itako City in Ibaraki through 24 June 2018. It's a day trip from Tokyo, but you can see 1 million irises and other events.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-937 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=934 Date2018-Jun-20DescriptionFrom Wed Aug 8 to Sat Aug 11, 2018, [SIETAR](http://www.sietar-japan.org/en/) is holding its World Conference at Chuo University in Tokyo, Japan. Titled "Facing Uncertain Times Together: Strengthening Intercultural Connections", you can [read more](https://sjwc2018.wordpress.com/registration/) and maybe attend if you're in Tokyo at that time?]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-934 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=933 Date2018-Jun-19Description㊗️ This year, our client Bekaert, a world leader in steel wire technology, is celebrating 50 years in Japan. Congratulations, and much success to them in the future!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-933 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=932 Date2018-Jun-18DescriptionIn Japan and wondering how to call the police, get an ambulance, report a fire or get road service? We created a convenient list of emergency numbers needed by Japan residents and visitors, on [this new page](https://esolia.com/japan-contacts), including a CSV download. Hopefully it will be useful to you. 🚀]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-932 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=926 Date2018-Jun-15DescriptionTake a moment or two today, to step away from your devices and take the time to just breathe and let your mind wander.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-926 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=924 Date2018-Jun-14DescriptionApple has released macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, and so far we have not had any trouble upgrading. We recommend using the [combo update](https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1965?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US) instead of the app store for macOS updates.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-924 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=930 Date2018-Jun-13DescriptionJapan Visitors: if you're in Osaka, the "[otaue rice-planting festival](http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/rituals.html)" is being held at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine on 14th June 2018 from 13:00. A must-see!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-930 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:31:49 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=931 Date2018-Jun-12Description㊗️CircleCI has [launched in Japan](https://circleci.com/blog/announcing-circleci-japan/). Congratulations to Jim Rose CEO and the Japan team. In fact, CircleCI is one of the tools we use to build this very site.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-931 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=928 Date2018-Jun-12DescriptionOsaka Drink Maker DyDo Drinco offers [free loaner umbrellas](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/06/07/national/japanese-beverage-company-expands-network-vending-machines-containing-free-umbrellas/) at its drink machines in 17 prefectures nationwide. We are heading into rainy season, so keep an eye open for this. Convenient!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-928 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:48 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=929 Date2018-Jun-11DescriptionPSA: malware "VPNFilter" is [worse than](https://thenextweb.com/security/2018/06/07/vpnfilter-router-malware-from-russia-affects-way-more-devices-check-yours-now/) it originally appeared, in that many more devices are vulnerable to attacks like password stealing or launching attacks on other devices. Strengthen your password and upgrade your firmware for sure, but we strongly recommend resetting the device to factory default, updating firmware, and re-configuring. You can [contact eSolia](https://esolia.com/info-request) for help, of course!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-929 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=927 Date2018-Jun-08DescriptionVisiting Tokyo, Japan with Kids? You might enjoy trying the best new toys at the [International Tokyo Toy Show](http://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/index_en.html) at Tokyo Big Sight this weekend, June 9th and 10th, 2018.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-927 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=925 Date2018-Jun-07DescriptionWe welcome the [data privacy protections](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-introduces-macos-mojave/) Apple is building into Safari in the next versions of macOS (Mojave) and iOS (called '[Intelligent Tracking Prevention 2.0](https://webkit.org/blog/8311/intelligent-tracking-prevention-2-0/)'), similar to what's in [Firefox Quantum](https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2018/01/23/latest-firefox-quantum-release-now-available-with-new-features/) now.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-925 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=922 Date2018-Jun-06DescriptionPSA: the Windows 10 April 2018 update caused apps such as Google Chrome or "Hey Cortana" to freeze, but Microsoft claims to have included a solution for this in their [May 8th Cumulative Update](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4103721/windows-10-update-kb4103721).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-922 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=923 Date2018-Jun-05DescriptionTokyo visitors: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has started a free service "[Tokyo Multilingual Call Center](http://call.tokyo.jp/en/)" for tourists, receiving calls 24x7, 365 days per year. It provides "basic information about transportation and sightseeing to tourists from overseas, about the Tokyo Metropolitan Area" for free. Get help in English, Korean, or Chinese by calling 0120-805-261 from a regular phone in Japan or, by using the "IP Phone" app at [http://call.tokyo.jp/en/](http://call.tokyo.jp/en/).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-923 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=921 Date2018-Jun-04DescriptionPSA: Vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome versions prior to 67.0.3396.62, which could allow a hacker to retrieve information, bypass security or perform a denial-of-service attack. Google [has released](https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2018/05/29/Google-Releases-Security-Update-Chrome) an update, which we recommend you apply now.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-921 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=920 Date2018-Jun-02DescriptionJapan visitors with kids, if you're near Yokohama, "[Kodomonokuni](http://www.kodomonokuni.org/english/)" or Children's Land, is a great place to take your kids for some outdoor fun and maybe a BBQ!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-920 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 10:05:28 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=919 Date2018-Jun-01DescriptionJapan visitors: you might enjoy the Yokohama Port Opening Festival ("kaiko kinenbi") on 1st and 2nd June, Friday and Saturday. Celebrations around Minato Mirai 21 and Rinko Park near Sakuragicho station, include music, dancing, a market, boat racing, processions and so on. Enjoy!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-919 Thu, 31 May 2018 05:44:23 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=177 Date2018-Jun-01DescriptionWe love this English Rail and Subway Map for Central Tokyo, in print, online or iOS versions, available at [Informa-v](https://informa-v.com/EN/index.htm) by Vollmer Design. Great for those visiting Japan.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-177 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:50 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=917 Date2018-May-31DescriptioneSolia's teamITMS frequently manages IT shutdown, restart and validation during the annual power outages at buildings in Tokyo. Read more about [this and other processes](https://esolia.com/process/) we manage.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-917 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:50 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=918 Date2018-May-30DescriptionPSA: a recent security threat called "VPNFilter" has been discovered, which allows hackers to control your home router to steal passwords and launch other attacks. At a minimum, change the password (to a strong one) and update the firmware. Our recommendation: do those things, but in addition, make a config backup, reset the router to factory default, then restore the config. You can [contact eSolia](https://esolia.com/info-request) for help, of course!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-918 Wed, 30 May 2018 00:11:38 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=916 Date2018-May-30DescriptionAre you looking to reduce how much you are tracked online by websites? Why not try EFF's [Privacy Badger](https://www.eff.org/privacybadger) plugin for Chrome, Firefox or Opera browsers.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-916 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:50 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=915 Date2018-May-29Description[Google Lens](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/7539151?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en) has recently become available in Google Photos in iOS. Take a photo of, say, a business card or sign, view it in Google Photos, and tap the "lens" icon for options. Fantastic!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-915 Fri, 25 May 2018 02:03:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=914 Date2018-May-28DescriptionTo handle the expected influx of 40 million tourist visitors by 2020 and to help with an aging population, Tokyo's taxi industry is ramping up production of the Toyota "[JPN Taxi](https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/jpntaxi/)", a spacious model that can accommodate wheelchair riders.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-914 Thu, 24 May 2018 02:46:29 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=912 Date2018-May-27DescriptionRelated to the new EU [GDPR](https://gdpr-info.eu/) regulations, Apple is letting EU users download the data they collected on you, from [https://privacy.apple.com](https://privacy.apple.com). We understand this service will be released in other regions later.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-912 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=911 Date2018-May-26DescriptionEveryone needs secure storage for the many passwords needed for the websites and systems they use. [Ask eSolia](https://esolia.com/info-request/) about a solution!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-911 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:56:33 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=910 Date2018-May-25DescriptionPSA: regarding "Efail", a set of security vulnerabilities in helper software used with email software to integrate PGP/GPG encryption, Protonmail has written a [detailed explanation](https://protonmail.com/blog/pgp-vulnerability-efail/) of the issues and provides guidance.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-910 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=913 Date2018-May-24DescriptionThere are a number of challenges with the Microsoft Windows 10 "April 2018 Update". [Contact eSolia](https://esolia.com/info-request) and let us upgrade your Japan PCs.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-913 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=909 Date2018-May-24DescriptionWindows Chrome users: you can check your system for malware that infects your browser by visiting `chrome://settings/cleanup`.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-909 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=907 Date2018-May-23DescriptionNew success story added for a bilingual website project. [See here](https://esolia.com/success-story_bilingual-website-built-with-hugo/) for details.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-907 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=908 Date2018-May-22DescriptionAnd we thought Yokohama was tough on residents regarding recycling. Kamikatsu's [zero waste](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-20/kamikatsu-the-japanese-town-with-45-different-recycling-bins/9776560) goal is admirable. See their multipage (Japanese) [guidebook](http://www.kamikatsu.jp/docs/2017040700010/file_contents/bunbetsuguide.pdf) for an idea.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-908 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=905 Date2018-May-21DescriptionNew success story added for a past office move project. [See here](https://esolia.com/success-story_move-from-serviced-to-leased-office/) for details.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-905 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:51 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=906 Date2018-May-18DescriptionJR East will [install cameras](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/04/03/national/jr-east-install-security-cameras-trains/) on new trains to enhance security. We hope this move serves to increase security for riders.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-906 Thu, 24 May 2018 05:05:18 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=903 Date2018-May-18DescriptionHealth conscious in Japan? There are _plenty_ of juice bars in Tokyo now, like [Sky High](http://skyhigh-tokyo.jp), [Saladish](http://www.saladish.jp), [Smoothie Stand Aoya](http://aoya.favy.jp), [Maruce Juice Bar Shinjuku](https://goo.gl/maps/2VGm2Z8qyRz), [Robeks Juice Aoyama](https://goo.gl/maps/mfyrRVeenM12) and even a local one "[Vegetarian](https://goo.gl/maps/ncrimfJHVS22)" in the New Shimbashi Building, just outside JR Shimbashi station.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-903 Fri, 18 May 2018 00:55:27 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=902 Date2018-May-17DescriptionGoogle's [new "Google News" app](https://blog.google/products/news/new-google-news-ai-meets-human-intelligence) is available on your app store, and on <https://news.google.com>.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-902 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=397 Date2018-May-17DescriptionUS Net Neutrality was [repealed by the FCC on 11th June 2018](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/05/net-neutrality-to-die-on-june-11-as-ajit-pai-blasts-special-interests/) but the US Senate [voted to preserve it](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/05/senate-voted-stand-net-neutrality-now-tell-house-do-same). We should all expect negative impacts if Net Neutrality is officially repealed by the final House of Representatives vote.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-397 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:20:15 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=904 Date2018-May-16DescriptionTokyo visitors, it's Spring Festival time. Kanda Myojin Shrine has been having its annual spring Matsuri festival and today 16th May 2018 from 14:00 is the "[rei-tai-sai](https://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/kandamatsuri/event/reitaisai/)". The big [Sanja Matsuri](http://www.sanja.jp) is Friday 18th May through Sunday 20th May 2018, in Asakusa on the Ginza subway line. There is even a [live camera](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_prQqyxhxhY) available.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-904 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=901 Date2018-May-16DescriptionGoogle reduced the price of its [storage plans](https://www.google.com/drive/pricing/) and changed the service name to "Google One". There's even "Family Sharing".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-901 Thu, 24 May 2018 04:50:37 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=400 Date2018-May-15DescriptionPSA: security researchers found vulnerabilities in common email encryption tools based on PGP. [A blog post by the EFF](https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/05/attention-pgp-users-new-vulnerabilities-require-you-take-action-now) recommends temporarily disabling PGP _plugins_ like Thunderbird Enigmail, Apple Mail PGP Tools, and Outlook Gpg4win. The problem is with the plugins, not PGP itself.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-400 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:33:41 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=399 Date2018-May-15DescriptionNew success story added for a past project. [See here](https://esolia.com/success-story_office-and-lab-construction-project/) for details.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-399 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=398 Date2018-May-14DescriptionWe added RSS feeds for the "short news" information and project lists, on the top, [news archive](https://esolia.com/post), and [success stories](https://esolia.com/success-stories) pages, and indicated by the standard feed icon . This is useful if you still use an RSS feed reader to consume news.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-398 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=396 Date2018-May-13DescriptionGoogle is going to require regular security patching from Android OEMs, from the [I/O 2018 Keynote talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogfYd705cRs). Regular security patches being required on your Android phones is a good thing, so we look forward to this becoming the norm.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-396 Sun, 13 May 2018 01:59:26 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=394 Date2018-May-12DescriptionGoogle has made it easier to view, and delete, your activity on their services. We recommend making use of it. <https://myactivity.google.com>]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-394 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=392 Date2018-May-08DescriptionPSA: 7-zip users should upgrade immediately to avoid a [security vulnerability](https://www.cisecurity.org/advisory/a-vulnerability-in-7-zip-could-allow-for-arbitrary-code-execution_2018-049/). [Contact eSolia](https://esolia.com/info-request) to scan and identify systems on your LAN that have vulnerable 7-zip versions.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-392 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=401 Date2018-May-07DescriptionWe've launched our new website design! Read more about it [in this blog post](https://esolia.com/post/why-did-esolia-choose-hugo/).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-401 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=7 Date2018-May-04DescriptionPSA: [Twitter recommends](https://blog.twitter.com/official/en_us/topics/company/2018/keeping-your-account-secure.html) changing your password, just in case, due to an internal security breach.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-7 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=8 Date2018-May-03DescriptionFirst Thursday of May is "World Password Day". Read [this article](https://rick.cogley.info/post/establishing-a-personal-password-policy/) by eSolia CEO Rick Cogley on establishing a personal password policy, and take action.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-8 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:52 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=393 Date2018-May-01DescriptionThe last year of the Heisei era begins today. Emperor Akihito will abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne on April 30, 2019, and his son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend to the throne on May 30, 2019. ㊗️]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-393 Mon, 14 May 2018 09:06:09 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=395 Date2018-Apr-17DescriptionWhat a day for athletics! Desi Linden of the US won the women's and Yuki Kawauchi of Japan won the men's [at the Boston Marathon](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/16/sports/boston-marathon-rain-galen-rupp.html), in the worst possible conditions - cold, wet, windy. Congratulations! ㊗️ Inspiring!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-395 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=15 Date2018-Apr-02DescriptioniPhone or iPad users: consider Settings, Siri & Search, "Allow Siri When Locked". Leaving this ON invites shenanigans.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-15 Sun, 06 May 2018 08:57:34 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=3 Date2018-Feb-12DescriptionJapan visitors: get “[NHK WORLD TV](https://apple.co/2EmIeUD)” on your App Store (Android also), and enable quake and tsunami alerts in settings.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-3 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:07:09 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=9 Date2017-Nov-15DescriptioneSolia CEO Rick Cogley is doing a [Reddit AMA](https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/7d2iw2/iama_business_owner_in_japan_here_since_1987_ama/) (user: rickcogley). Ask Me Anything.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-9 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=5 Date2017-Oct-31DescriptionPSA: be smart; change default password on all your "IoT" devices, such as your Internet router/wifi or coffee maker! ([Reaper Botnet](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/10/assessing-the-threat-the-reaper-botnet-poses-to-the-internet-what-we-know-now))]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-5 Fri, 25 May 2018 02:43:29 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=4 Date2017-Oct-18DescriptionPSA: Don't get KRACKed. Patch your wireless routers / wifi, your Mac or Windows systems, your smartphone. ([KRACK attack](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/10/how-the-krack-attack-destroys-nearly-all-wi-fi-security))]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-4 Wed, 23 May 2018 02:00:42 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=6 Date2017-Oct-06DescriptionmacOS High Sierra users: Apple released important [security patches](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208165), so updating is recommended.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-6 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=17 Date2017-Jul-07DescriptionWe founded @eSolia_Inc on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence. Thank you for another successful year!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-17 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=11 Date2017-May-04DescriptionPSA: Google has addressed the Google Docs phishing hack. Be sure to do a Google [Security Checkup](https://myaccount.google.com/security-checkup).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-11 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=10 Date2017-May-03DescriptionPSA: use extra care today. Why this [Google Docs phishing attack](https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/the-switch/wp/2017/05/03/why-this-google-docs-phishing-attack-is-particularly-sneaky/) is particularly sneaky!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-10 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:53 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=12 Date2017-Feb-25DescriptionPSA: [Cloudbleed](https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cloudbleed-the-lates-1792710616) security breach means change your passwords! [Many sites](https://github.com/pirate/sites-using-cloudflare/blob/master/README.md) are using Cloudflare DNS and are impacted.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-12 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=13 Date2017-Feb-17DescriptionVisiting Tokyo? Do yourself a favor and take a day trip down to Kamakura, one of the ancient capitals of Japan. Here is a [Google map of sites](https://goo.gl/maps/7t9YxHU83dJ2) you might like to visit.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-13 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=14 Date2017-Jan-28DescriptionChinese friends and colleagues: Happy New Year!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-14 Mon, 07 May 2018 04:55:40 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=20 Date2017-Jan-24DescriptionThis ["Word Lens"](https://googleblog.blogspot.jp/2015/07/see-world-in-your-language-with-google.html) feature of Google Translate is so very nifty. If you haven't, give it a try; point and shoot!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-20 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=24 Date2016-Oct-16DescriptioniOS 10 users: [fix an annoyance in Settings, Mail, Most Recent Messages on Top](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/787802327071817732/photo/1)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-24 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=26 Date2016-Sept-14DescriptionPSA: Google Apps for Work users, if your Gmail is not working, Google says "disable and reenable Gmail for your domain" as a workaround.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-26 Tue, 08 May 2018 08:32:48 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=27 Date2016-Aug-27DescriptionPSA: Dropbox had a security breach, so [change your password](https://www.dropbox.com/help/sign-in/prompted-create-new-password) and for the love of Soteria, enable 2-factor authentication while you are at it.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-27 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=28 Date2016-Jul-14DescriptionPSA: Heavy rains in Minato Tokyo. Watch for flooding. Check water level and rainfall at:[Minato Ward water level rainfall information](http://translation2.j-server.com/LUCMINASUI/ns/tl.cgi/http://navi.city.minato.tokyo.jp/mobile/suii_uryo/?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-28 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=29 Date2016-Jul-07Description🎉㊗️It's eSolia's 17th Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/about/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence. Thank you for another successful year!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-29 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=30 Date2016-Jul-05DescriptionPSA: Github [noticed a security attack](https://blog.github.com/2016-06-16-github-security-update-reused-password-attack/) on their system, so you might want to change your password, and enable 2FA while you're at it.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-30 Wed, 23 May 2018 02:00:02 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=31 Date2016-Jun-17DescriptionPSA: organized fraudsters posing as the IRS, calling US citizens to demand quick action to settle. IRS does not phone; they send letters.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-31 Thu, 10 May 2018 07:56:48 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=33 Date2016-Jun-05DescriptionPSA: [TeamViewer security breach](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/06/teamviewer-says-theres-no-evidence-of-2fa-bypass-in-mass-account-hack/?utm_content=bufferbe664&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer). Change your passwords, use a unique one per site, use two-factor authentication.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-33 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=34 Date2016-May-05DescriptionPSA: [Hack exposes millions of Gmail, Microsoft and Yahoo logins.](https://www.cultofmac.com/426891/hack-exposes-millions-of-gmail-microsoft-and-yahoo-logins/) Change your Google, Yahoo and Microsoft passwords just to be safe (and enable 2fa).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-34 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=36 Date2016-Mar-31DescriptionPSA: beware of an insidious malware trend "ransomware" in which scammers lock your computer &amp; extort you, especially via email attachments.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-36 Thu, 10 May 2018 07:50:17 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=38 Date2016-Mar-03DescriptionSysadmins using Macs: check out [how to run the OS X TFTP server](https://rick.cogley.info/post/run-a-tftp-server-on-mac-osx/?utm_content=), for network device upgrades.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-38 Wed, 30 May 2018 08:45:23 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=41 Date2016-Feb-19DescriptionMac users: here's some tips on [handling hidden files in OS X](https://rick.cogley.info/post/hidden-files-in-osx-finder-open-dialogs-and-terminal/?utm_content=).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-41 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:55 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=43 Date2016-Feb-12DescriptionPSA update: Mac users see what you can do about [Sparkle security vulnerability](https://rick.cogley.info/post/mac-app-sparkle-framework-vulnerability/?utm_content=buffer5fba9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-43 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:55 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=45 Date2016-Feb-11DescriptionPSA: Mac users, encourage your app providers to address [this security vulnerability](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/02/huge-number-of-mac-apps-vulnerable-to-hijacking-and-a-fix-is-elusive) asap.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-45 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:43:37 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=44 Date2016-Feb-11DescriptionPSA for Mac users: about the ["Sparkle" app update system security vulnerability](https://rick.cogley.info/post/mac-app-sparkle-framework-vulnerability/?utm_content=buffera04d4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-44 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:55 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=49 Date2015-Dec-23DescriptionPSA: Our database service PROdb to be down for maintenance this coming Sat, 26 Dec 2015. Service interruptions between 18pm and 20pm JST.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-49 Thu, 10 May 2018 08:55:14 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=56 Date2015-Dec-02DescriptionPSA: [Christmas lights](https://www.cultofmac.com/400156/christmas-lights-may-be-ruining-your-wi-fi-speeds/) may be ruining your Wi-Fi speeds.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-56 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:48:02 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=62 Date2015-Oct-08DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan users: if you experience crashes, you'll notice the "beachball" spinner has been redesigned.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-62 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:46:21 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=61 Date2015-Oct-08Description[Esoteric OS X problem](https://rick.cogley.info/post/osx-sslhandshake-problem-from-an-open-keychain/?utm_content=) , the moral of which is "don't keep a keychain backup open."]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-61 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:40:50 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=60 Date2015-Oct-08DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan users: press F3 to see an improved Exposé, showing docs grouped with their apps.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-60 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:20:38 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=59 Date2015-Oct-08DescriptionOS X El Capitan users: jiggle the mouse cursor and it will grow temporarily so you can find it.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-59 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:14:35 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=67 Date2015-Oct-07DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan users: spotlight SFNS to see the new "San Francisco" system font.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-67 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:45:35 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=66 Date2015-Oct-07DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan users: in Mail, do a two-finger swipe right or left on a message, to mark-unread and delete, like on iPhone.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-66 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:17:12 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=65 Date2015-Oct-07DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan users: in Safari you can now easily identify a tab that's playing audio, and mute it. Click the sound icons that appear.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-65 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:14:40 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=64 Date2015-Oct-07DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan users: use natural language queries in Spotlight, like "excel files I saved yesterday".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-64 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:09:58 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=68 Date2015-Oct-06DescriptionMac OS X El Capitan Users: new graphics API called "Metal" will give you a nice speed boost for apps like Photos, Photoshop or Lightroom.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-68 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:47:04 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=74 Date2015-Sept-30DescriptionPSA: from today, 1st Oct 2015, [Japan consumption tax due](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/09/30/national/overseas-online-purchases-taxed-bid-protect-domestic-industries/?utm_content=buffer734f9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.Wvu9mIjRCUk) on overseas online purchases, disingenuous rationale aside.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-74 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:47:35 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=76 Date2015-Sept-29DescriptioniOS 9 users: turning off new feature may save money. Settings, Cellular, Wifi Assist. It auto-switches to 4G if wifi is 'poor'.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-76 Thu, 24 May 2018 06:41:56 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=79 Date2015-Sept-25DescriptionPSA: iOS 9 users can [prevent a security exploit](https://thehackernews.com/2015/09/io9-hack-passcode.html?utm_content=buffer2410f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) by disabling use of Siri from lock screen.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-79 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:56 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=87 Date2015-Jul-31DescriptionPSA: Pressure your Android phone maker for [the StageFright bug](http://fortune.com/2015/07/28/stagefright-google-android-security/?utm_content=buffer58bc5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)fix.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-87 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:56 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=86 Date2015-Jul-31DescriptionPSA: Android users, be proactive against [the StageFright bug](https://www.greenbot.com/article/2954235/android/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-stagefright-security-flaw.html?utm_content=buffer8d45c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer), while you wait for a fix.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-86 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:56 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=97 Date2015-Jul-07Description🎉㊗️It's eSolia's 16th Anniversary! To celebrate, we launched our new website. Please see it [here](https://esolia.com/).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-97 Thu, 24 May 2018 01:29:15 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=107 Date2015-May-22DescriptionPSA: be aware of this odious change that requires you to verify your domain registration contact info. EasyDNS Blog: "[Unfortunately, we have renewed our ICANN Accreditation](https://easydns.com/blog/2015/05/20/unfortunately-we-have-renewed-our-icann-accreditation/)" .]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-107 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:57:24 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=111 Date2015-May-05DescriptionJapan PSA: travellers beware, and note that areas might be closed. "[Volcanic activity increases at Mount Hakone](https://japantoday.com/category/national/two-more-minor-quakes-recorded-at-mount-hakone)"]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-111 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:56 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=406 Date2015-Feb-26DescriptionPSA for security: use [this site](https://filippo.io/Badfish/?utm_content=bufferf761d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) to test yourself for Superfish, Komodia, PrivDog vulnerability.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-406 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:56 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=407 Date2015-Feb-25DescriptionOn OS X and iOS security [vulnerabilities and shoddy reporting](https://www.imore.com/os-x-and-ios-security-vulnerabilities-and-shoddy-reporting)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-407 Sat, 26 May 2018 23:26:18 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=427 Date2015-Jan-28DescriptionPSA: OSX Yosemite users, upgrade to 10.2.2 did indeed resolve wifi issues on a couple of our systems.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-427 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:57 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=428 Date2015-Jan-27DescriptionPSA via @maintain_se: it is always recommended to use a [combo updater](https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1786?locale=ja_JP) to update OS X. [More](http://www.maintain.se/blog/combo-updates/):]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-428 Wed, 16 May 2018 05:26:48 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=438 Date2015-Jan-16DescriptionPSA for security: [Browsing in privacy mode](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/01/browsing-in-privacy-mode-super-cookies-can-track-you-anyway/?utm_content=buffer1f74f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)? Super Cookies can track you anyway.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-438 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:44:26 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=442 Date2015-Jan-14DescriptionPSA: [iCloud 2FA security](https://medium.com/@da/login-to-2fa-protected-apple-accounts-without-doing-2fa-7f62813c5fe1) is still only rudimentary, and does not yet cover all Apple services. Use a strong password!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-442 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:57 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=443 Date2015-Jan-13DescriptionPSA: trouble with Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop not running on OS X Yosemite? Add your user and admin group as "RW" (Read and Write) to `/Library` and `~/Library` to fix.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-443 Thu, 17 May 2018 02:14:13 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=447 Date2015-Jan-09DescriptionSecurity PSA: [OS X Spotlight Search glitch can expose your IP address and other details to spammers](https://www.engadget.com/2015/01/09/os-x-spotlight-search-glitch-can-expose-your-ip-address-and-othe/)- TUAW]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-447 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:57 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=450 Date2015-Jan-07DescriptionSecurity PSA: Mac users stay aware. ["World’s first (known) bootkit for OS X can permanently backdoor Macs" ](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/01/worlds-first-known-bootkit-for-os-x-can-permanently-backdoor-macs/?utm_content=buffer97644&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-450 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:05:51 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=452 Date2015-Jan-06Description[NASA Audio Collection](https://archive.org/details/nasaaudiocollection) "...make(s) available the historic audio record of the history of Human Spaceflight"

]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-452 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:04:46 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=464 Date2014-Dec-18Description[iOS 8 review: 3 months later](https://www.imore.com/ios-8-review-3-months-later?utm_content=buffer600b6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-464 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=462 Date2014-Dec-18DescriptionSecurity PSA: Software devs, do it now ["Vulnerability announced: update your Git clients"](https://blog.github.com/2014-12-18-vulnerability-announced-update-your-git-clients/).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-462 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=468 Date2014-Dec-16DescriptionMac and iOS users, "[App Santa](https://appsanta.co/)" is a good annual sale, especially if you want to try various apps. You can save up to 80% thru Dec 26th.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-468 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=502 Date2014-Oct-30DescriptioniOS tip: set auto download App updates from Settings, iTunes &amp; App Store. [Screenshot from iOS 8](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/527626071693602819/photo/1)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-502 Thu, 24 May 2018 06:51:50 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=505 Date2014-Oct-23DescriptionOS X Yosemite and iOS 8’s “instant hotspot” feature is wildly convenient. Nice!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-505 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:06:24 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=503 Date2014-Oct-23Description[iOS 8 Health app](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203037)- if you want to backup and _restore_ your health data, you MUST encrypt your backup.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-503 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=511 Date2014-Oct-20DescriptionOS X Yosemite: Handoff borked? Toggle Settings, General, Handoff &amp; restart iOS 8.1 device. Then, toggle FaceTime prefs "cellular calls".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-511 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=518 Date2014-Oct-13DescriptionPSA: Typhoon Vongfong moving up Japan now, Tokyo area ETA 1-3am JST, 14 Oct. Take precautions &amp; expect travel delays.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-518 Thu, 17 May 2018 08:56:30 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=516 Date2014-Oct-13DescriptionPSA: [alert from Yokohama city regarding mudslides](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/521613253890572288/photo/1).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-516 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=520 Date2014-Oct-07DescriptionJapan car-sharing services e.g. from Park24 or Orix offer ["a cheaper alternative to owning a car in the city"](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/06/reference/car-sharing-cheaper-alternative-owning-car-city/)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-520 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:46:33 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=523 Date2014-Oct-05DescriptionPSA: Typhoon Phanfone approaching Japan and should hit Kanto Sunday night through noon Monday. Expect travel delays.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-523 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=522 Date2014-Oct-05DescriptionPSA: [Flood Warning](http://translation2.j-server.com/LUCMINASUI/ns/tl.cgi/http://navi.city.minato.tokyo.jp/mobile/suii_uryo/?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=) in Minato City, Tokyo.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-522 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:58 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=526 Date2014-Sept-26DescriptioniOS 8 tip: the new "Hey Siri" feature is kinda cool, but it consumes battery from having to continually monitor for your voice command.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-526 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=530 Date2014-Sept-25DescriptioniOS 8 tip: see which apps are eating battery in Settings &gt; General &gt; Usage.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-530 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:45:04 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=529 Date2014-Sept-25DescriptioniOS 8 tip: app integration, finally. E.g. you can seamlessly access a password manager like 1Password from a website's login page.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-529 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=528 Date2014-Sept-25DescriptioniOS 8 tip: Messages allows you to tap "Details" re a thread for contact info &amp; linked photos, easily share location, mute, leave chat.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-528 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=527 Date2014-Sept-25DescriptioniOS 8 tip: camera now has Timelapse recording and a slider for brightness.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-527 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=535 Date2014-Sept-24DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: "HomeKit" allows control of disparate "smart home" devices like lights or thermostat from 1 place. Open the pod bay doors, Siri!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-535 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=534 Date2014-Sept-24DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: use "Family Sharing" to share cals, photos, &amp; AppStore or iTunes purchases from the same credit card. You can OK kids' purchases.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-534 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=533 Date2014-Sept-24DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: Healthkit and the "Health" app, for unified health data. A bug is preventing integration, but Strava, Fitbit, Nike+ should work.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-533 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=532 Date2014-Sept-24DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: Custom Keyboards are here! E.g. SwiftKey, Swype, TextExpander, Fleksy, PopKey. Download, then go to Settings, General, Keyboard.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-532 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=531 Date2014-Sept-24DescriptioniOS 8 tip: QuickType - tap auto-suggested words while typing &amp; the suggested words are context-sensitive. (Not in Japanese version, though)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-531 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=536 Date2014-Sept-23DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: double push the home button to access your favorites and recents at the top, as well as the usual open apps.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-536 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=540 Date2014-Sept-22DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: 3rd party "widgets" can now be installed in notifications pull-down drawer. E.g.: Yahoo weather, OmniFocus tasks, ESPN sports.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-540 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=539 Date2014-Sept-22DescriptioniOS8 Tip: respond to notifications (message, cal, Facebook etc) right from the home or lock screen. Tap to respond, swipe to ignore.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-539 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:26:59 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=541 Date2014-Sept-21DescriptioniOS 8 Tip: TouchID (iPhone 5S, 6, 6+) can be used by 3rd Party developers. You can use it already in AgileBits 1Password password manager.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-541 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=543 Date2014-Sept-20DescriptioniOS 8 tip: "Continuity" will let you hand off browser sessions, conversations, docs to your Mac, when upgraded to OS X Yosemite.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-543 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=544 Date2014-Sept-17DescriptionWill you update to iOS 8 on day one? You need about 5GB free to do it.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-544 Thu, 24 May 2018 08:18:25 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=565 Date2014-Jul-25DescriptionPSA: Tokyo is truly hot now, with 80% humidity. Hydrate. Don't walk your dog in this or leave your child in the car.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-565 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=570 Date2014-Jul-23DescriptionPSA: Take due care, 3K in hospital, 3 dead while ["Heat-wave sweeps Japan"](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/07/23/national/heat-wave-sweeps-japan-many-areas-log-hottest-day-summer/?utm_content=buffer6b32a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.Wv6GQIjRCUl)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-570 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=576 Date2014-Jul-10DescriptionPSA: Super-typhoon Neoguri to hit greater Tokyo from tonight (Thur 10 July) thru tomorrow noon. Take precautions.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-576 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:16:53 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=360 Date2014-Jul-07Description🎉㊗️It's eSolia's 15th Anniversary! We founded [eSolia Inc](https://esolia.com/) on 7th July 1999 for IT service excellence. Thank you for another successful year!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-360 Thu, 24 May 2018 06:06:09 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=644 Date2014-May-19DescriptionTrying to sync Google shared calendars to an iOS 7.1 device? Use [this URL](https://m.google.com/sync/settings/iconfig/) in mobile Safari.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-644 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=661 Date2014-May-07DescriptionPSA: mountain conditions are treacherous even in spring:[ "2 climbers die of exposure, others rescued in Japan Alps"](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/06/national/two-climbers-die-exposure-others-rescued-japan-alps/?utm_content=bufferd4f96&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.Wv6JvYjRCUl)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-661 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=711 Date2014-Apr-17DescriptionConvenient iOS app for Japan visitors: "[Tokyo Subway Navigation for Tourists](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tokyo-subway-navigation-for/id844802451?mt=8&utm_content=)"]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-711 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=731 Date2014-Apr-09DescriptionPSA ALERT: "everything you need to know about the [Heartbleed web security flaw"](https://gigaom.com/2014/04/08/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-heartbleed-web-security-flaw/?utm_content=buffer56953&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-731 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:07:13 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=743 Date2014-Apr-01DescriptionPSA: [Support is ending for Windows XP as of 8 April 2014.](https://support.microsoft.com/ja-jp/help/14223/windows-xp-end-of-support)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-743 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=755 Date2014-Mar-27DescriptionLinkedIn 2-factor authentication does indeed work with their official iOS app.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-755 Fri, 25 May 2018 03:24:13 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=810 Date2014-Mar-12DescriptionRefinements, additions, and un-breaking stuff: iOS 7.1 reviewed | [Ars Technica ](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/03/refinements-additions-and-un-breaking-stuff-ios-7-1-reviewed/?utm_content=)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-810 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=820 Date2014-Mar-06DescriptionJapan visitors, want something to see? ART FAIR TOKYO is running 7-9 March.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-820 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=830 Date2014-Mar-04DescriptionThis blog post from Buffer is "tech speak", but it shows how iterative improvement works in the IT industry: "[cronjob that generates $4 million per year](https://stories.buffer.com/the-cronjob-that-generates-4-million-a-year-4540b0cde584)"]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-830 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=829 Date2014-Mar-04DescriptionJapan visitors: you can visit a [security expo](https://messe.nikkei.co.jp/en/ss/?utm_content=buffer12937&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) at Tokyo Big Sight, including a slick anti-intrusion fog machine:]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-829 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=844 Date2014-Feb-27DescriptionMac OS X v10.9.2 update runs optimizations &amp; takes a while, but results are good. Snappy! It's said to patch the recent security breach.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-844 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=847 Date2014-Feb-26DescriptionPSA: Update to OS X 10.9.2 to patch security: ["OS X Mavericks v10.9.2 and Security Update 2014-001"](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202932)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-847 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:12:13 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=849 Date2014-Feb-24DescriptionPSA: Patch your iOS devices now, and OS X as soon as there is a patch:
[ "Why Apple's Recent Security Flaw Is So Scary"](https://gizmodo.com/why-apples-huge-security-flaw-is-so-scary-1529041062)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-849 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:01 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=863 Date2014-Feb-16DescriptionPSA: [change your @Kickstarter passwords, &amp; switch to using a unique, strong password per web service.](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/435174833853587456/photo/1)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-863 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:14:03 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=869 Date2014-Feb-13DescriptionPSA: Visitors to Greater Tokyo Japan, expect delays today due to snow.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-869 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:02 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=880 Date2014-Feb-07DescriptionJapan visitors with kids, this is a great place to play: "[Exploring a land designed with children in mind](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2014/02/06/lifestyle/exploring-a-land-designed-with-children-in-mind/)"]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-880 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:02 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=879 Date2014-Feb-07DescriptionPSA: Visitors to Greater Tokyo, heavy snow [forecast from 8th Feb noon](https://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=b1783a5eba377a03). Expect transport delays.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-879 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:02 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=894 Date2014-Feb-03DescriptionPSA: we don't get much snow in greater Tokyo but it is expected today. Wear appropriate shoes.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-894 Tue, 22 May 2018 01:07:53 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=892 Date2014-Feb-03Description[eSolia just upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/430479987066818561/photo/1). It seems like a good deal, and installs have been smooth so far.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-892 Thu, 24 May 2018 05:44:44 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=895 Date2014-Feb-02DescriptionJapan iPhone Users: [Suppress The Softbank "You Got A Mail" Notification - Rick Cogley Central](https://rick.cogley.info/post/suppress-the-softbank-you-got-a-mail-notification/)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-895 Thu, 24 May 2018 05:40:05 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=900 Date2014-Jan-31DescriptionGeek tip for OS X Mavericks users: best way to flush DNS cache in Terminal: "sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder"]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-900 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:03 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=899 Date2014-Jan-31DescriptionPSA for Japan visitors: start taking pollen precautions ["Hay fever season hits Kanto earlier than usual" ](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/01/31/national/hay-fever-season-hits-kanto-earlier-than-usual/)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-899 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:03 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=124 Date2014-Jan-31DescriptionSecurity breach PSA: Yahoo mail users, change your password. Flickr users, too, just in case. See Yahoo's ["Security Update"](https://yahoo.tumblr.com/post/75083532312/important-security-update-for-yahoo-mail-users)]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-124 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:52:23 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=144 Date2014-Jan-25DescriptioneSolia Promotional Video]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-144 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:03 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=148 Date2014-Jan-24DescriptionConserve iOS 7 battery: turn off ["background app refresh"](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/426643857749864449/photo/1) where it's not needed in settings, general.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-148 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=146 Date2014-Jan-24DescriptionConserve iOS 7 battery: turn off notifications for certain apps in settings, [notification center](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/426807645040029696/photo/1).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-146 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=145 Date2014-Jan-24DescriptionConserve iOS 7 battery: turn off the home screen parallax effect in settings, general, accessibility, [reduce motion](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/426857709422792704/photo/1) .]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-145 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=154 Date2014-Jan-23DescriptionApple Promises to Fix iOS 7 [White Screen of Death](https://mashable.com/2014/01/22/iphone-screen-of-death/#8JyKJYeR2sqN) spontaneous rebooting.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-154 Sat, 26 May 2018 23:24:07 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=173 Date2014-Jan-17DescriptionPSA: Take extra precautions! "905 kids ill in Shizuoka (Japan) norovirus outbreak".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-173 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=183 Date2014-Jan-15DescriptioniOS users: [box.net](http://box.net) offering 50GB storage for new signups. [Download on your device &amp; follow the steps](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/423603315671580672/photo/1).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-183 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=229 Date2014-Jan-02DescriptionSecurity PSA: [Snapchat had a huge security breach](https://twitter.com/eSolia_Inc/status/418679944378871808/photo/1), so users change your passwords.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-229 Tue, 22 May 2018 01:06:59 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=236 Date2013-Dec-19DescriptionSee our [new tutorial](https://vimeo.com/channels/esoliascreencast) on how to add a URL as an icon to your home screen in iOS.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-236 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:04 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=251 Date2013-Nov-10DescriptionOS X Mavericks Tip: download the free publication "Hubble Space Telescope Discoveries" with beautiful and informative content, in iBooks.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-251 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:56:47 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=250 Date2013-Nov-10DescriptionOS X Mavericks Tip: select file in Finder then press Space for quick look, and Option-Space for full-screen quick look. Thanks Bryant Fe...]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-250 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:02:01 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=253 Date2013-Nov-09DescriptionOS X iMessages tip: to screenshare, setup AIM or Google account, then chat via either before connecting. Pure iMessages acct does not work.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-253 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:43:11 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=261 Date2013-Oct-24DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip - integration b/w calendar and maps is welcome. But Japan address handling poor and inflexible; map data seems old.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-261 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:57:35 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=260 Date2013-Oct-24DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip: click on the menu bar battery to see which apps are "using significant energy".]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-260 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:39:04 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=259 Date2013-Oct-24DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip: do a Get Info on an app in Finder, and check "Prevent App Nap" to avoid having that app go to sleep.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-259 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:01:59 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=258 Date2013-Oct-24DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip: external display improvements, better full-screen mode &amp; menubar is available on display 2, finally!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-258 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:12:56 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=257 Date2013-Oct-24DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip: upgrader beware, if you are a Gmail user. Lots of glitches b/w Mail app and Google Gmail.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-257 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:17:47 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=264 Date2013-Oct-23DescriptionApple's OS X Mavericks upgrades smoothly, and has many useful improvements. iWork updates (Pages, Keynote, Numbers) are welcome as well.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-264 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:38:46 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=263 Date2013-Oct-23DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip: quickly power off macbook display by pressing power button for 1 second.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-263 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:51:03 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=262 Date2013-Oct-23DescriptionOS X Mavericks tip: Safari can show links from Twitter in the sidebar of the "new tab" screen.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-262 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:00:31 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=270 Date2013-Sept-19DescriptioniOS 7 upgraders: swipe a finger down, from middle of HOME screen, to access Spotlight Search.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-270 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:05 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=271 Date2013-Sept-18DescriptioniOS 7 upgraders: swipe from bottom for control center, &amp; from top for notifications.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-271 Fri, 25 May 2018 07:31:06 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=294 Date2013-Feb-23DescriptionPSA: [Zendesk was hacked](https://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/22/tech/pinterest-hacked/index.html), and Pinterest, Twitter and Tumblr passwords are also at risk. Change these passwords now.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-294 Wed, 23 May 2018 01:51:25 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=312 Date2012-Dec-21Description2012 Year-end Holiday is from Dec. 28th to Jan. 6th, 2013.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-312 Fri, 25 May 2018 02:42:49 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=318 Date2012-Dec-15DescriptionGoogle Maps is back on iOS, thankfully, so we can get some relief with an [accurate location](http://twitpic.com/bm07fg) for the eSolia office.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-318 Sat, 26 May 2018 23:17:32 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=335 Date2012-Oct-25DescriptionOne Apple OS X Mountain Lion change that has had impact, is the change to sync services. For ex [BusyCal](https://support.busymac.com/help/71143-how-to-upgrade-to-busycal-3).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-335 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:43:06 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=337 Date2012-Oct-22DescriptionNice that it works in one place on the globe, per the [link](http://t.co/9uFo33k8 ), but Apple's iOS 6[ "Maps"](http://t.co/cq1YDqF7) do mo...]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-337 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=338 Date2012-Oct-13DescriptionTurn off on-by-default Apple iOS 6 [ad tracking](http://www.businessinsider.com/ifa-apples-iphone-tracking-in-ios-6-2012-10) in [Settings, General, About, Advertising,](https://twitpic.com/b3kc3r)...]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-338 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=349 Date2012-Aug-07DescriptionSummer holiday for 2012 is from Aug. 13th (Mon) to Aug. 15th (Wed).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-349 Thu, 24 May 2018 06:21:05 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=348 Date2012-Aug-07DescriptionSummer Holidays 13-15 Aug 2012]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-348 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=355 Date2012-Jul-24Description🏅Thank You Athletes! - London Olympics 2012]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-355 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=387 Date2012-Jul-07Description🎉㊗️It's eSolia's 13th Anniversary!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-387 Wed, 23 May 2018 09:50:54 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=371 Date2012-Jun-28DescriptioneSolia's Building is [Under Construction](https://photos.app.goo.gl/na0jahKmAVqwA6Hu2).]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-371 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:19:46 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=382 Date2012-Jun-06DescriptionPSA: TAKE NOTE of the reported leak of 7 mil. LinkedIn passwords, and for safety's sake, change your password now.]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-382 Mon, 21 May 2018 08:14:05 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=385 Date2012-May-30DescriptionWe launched our new website in the TYPO3 CMS!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-385 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=390 Date2012-May-29DescriptionCloud-based Database "PROdb"]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-390 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:27:06 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=389 Date2012-May-29DescriptionSee the [gallery](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dYfC0RG3Jcvy8iXD2) from eSolia's Office Move to the Toranomon Area. 📷]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-389 Thu, 24 May 2018 07:03:00 GMT Rick <rick.cogley@esolia.co.jp> https://pro.dbflex.net/secure/public/db/15331/preview.aspx?t=457591&id=386 Date2010-Jul-07Description🎉㊗️It's eSolia's 11th Anniversary!]]> teamdesk-15331-3461316-386 Thu, 24 May 2018 01:29:27 GMT Yanquan <yanquan.ma@esolia.co.jp>