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Q: Is it possible for an app developer to downgrade an app that requires iOS 16 or above? Does Apple require all new apps to be only compatible with iOS 16 or higher? I’m using an older model iPhone 7 Plus that works perfectly well, except that my iPhone’s compatibility stops at iOS 15.8.3.  – […]

Q: Have you tried Windows 12 which has been advertised on Facebook? If so, what are your thoughts on it.  – John P.Crestview, Florida A: Wow, John!  I’m usually chastising people for hanging onto old and obsolete versions of Windows, and here you are, trying to surf the bleeding edge of a version that doesn’t […]

Geek Note: Once again, for lack of any questions from readers in the field, I turned to one of the questions asked by my lovely bride.  Her questions often sound simple, but the answers usually aren’t.  Also, the things that cause her trouble also apply to many of you readers.  So, I hope her question […]

Q: I recently purchased an Apple iPhone 12 Model a2172. I have not been able to obtain any help from, (Apple) AT&T Walmart, where I purchased the phone and CenturyLink. The phone says, “Locked to Owner.” Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. 850-603-[redacted] which does not work?  – French W.Crestview, Florida A:  Wow, […]

Geek Note:  As I went to write this week’s issue, I was lamenting the utter lack of questions from readers in the field, and wondering what I was going to do in place of answering genuine user questions.  Wouldn’t you know, my own Spouse Peripheral stepped in with one of her classic “I need a […]

Q: I have heard a lot about Apple CarPlay, but I’m not sure what to believe, or if it’s for me.  I have a bunch of questions about it, but I’m guessing that if I just ask you to teach us about CarPlay you will probably cover them all and then some.  Thanks for what […]

Q: I’m considering a password manager but I have a concern. I have several on-line accounts in the Defense Department’s system. The DoD’s password requirements are particularly onerous. The passwords have to be at least 15 characters; use upper case, lower case, special characters and numbers; can’t reuse any password from the previous 18 months; […]

Q: I have downloaded many books from Amazon Kindle on to my PC both free and paid. How can I delete some of them from the PC? I have read all as many times as I care to.  – John P.Crestview, Florida A:  I could probably answer your question in a single sentence, John, but […]

Q: I use windows 10 Pro and Google Chrome. After I sign in to financial websites I get an email saying they did not recognize my device or browser. How can I fix that? I cleared browsing data; reset Google Chrome to default settings; Deleted and reinstalled Google Chrome; run registry cleaner (CCleaner); run SFC […]

Q: I keep getting junk texts suggesting I need to backup my computer (or cell phone) info to iCloud. Is this real? If so, how do I do it?  – Nancy C.Fort Walton Beach, Florida A:  Why, hello, Nancy!  It’s always a pleasure to hear from you. I got curious before starting to write this, […]