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January, 2026
Issue #966: January 25-31, 2026
Q: You said you’ll answer questions about any technology? Well, I have one for you. What can you tell us about Elon’s Star Link? Is it a satellite phone? Is it Internet? What is it, and what can it do? How much does it cost? – Robert R.Holt, Florida A: Oh my goodness, Robert! One? […]
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Issue #965: January 18-24, 2026
I have written before on the topic of Facebook, and why it’s a bad idea to respond to those posts that solicit a prayer for some poor child, or that challenge you to name a song without some letter in the title. In fact, I.G.T.M. Issue #500, one of the most popular of the column’s […]
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Issue #964: January 11-17, 2026
Scenario: You suddenly realize that the file you just downloaded, and opened, and allowed to execute even after getting a warning from Windows Security is actually very likely some sort of malware or virus. Oops. How do you proceed? Is it safe to keep running the computer after this, or is it going to require […]
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Issue #963: Jan 4-10, 2026
Well, my dear readers, as we wave goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, many of you might be finding that your faithful PC isn’t quite as enthusiastic about the New Year as you are. If your computer is acting up—perhaps it’s crashing, showing you the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death,” or just moving at a […]
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