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Q: I am thankful that you have continued to prepare your column of interesting and valuable information and publish it on your web site.  For years I have subscribed to and regularly used MS Word but several months ago I ran into subscription problems (eventually resolved in my favor) and decided to try LibreOffice to […]

Geek Note:  If you read last week’s column, you may remember that reader Morris F. had asked whether he could submit two questions – which, itself being a question, meant that Morris was actually submitting three questions.  I covered Morris’s second question last week, so this week, as promised, I’ll tackle his third question. • […]

Q: I use Microsoft Edge as browser and update regularly. Over the last 3-4 weeks the home page (basically http:yahoo.com, not https:) comes up with a sign-in button. Previously, I would get the https URL with my sign-in and picture already established. I don’t like having to sign in manually, so I close the window […]

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; […]