> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://nolongerset.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Throwback Thursday: November 12, 2026
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2026-11-12/
- Published: 2026-11-13T04:22:07.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-13T04:22:07.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, I revisit the seven most common reasons I've had to utter those dreaded words, "It worked on my computer."
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,800 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

---

## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

["It Runs On My Computer"Here are the 7 most common reasons I've had to utter those words as an Access developer.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/icon/NLS_Icon_square-4309e19f-cb31-4208-ac65-2740a45418df.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/thumbnail/man-5989553_1920-2a8c77eb-fd3f-4caa-bcb1-64e4353fcbc2.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/it-runs-on-my-computer/)

## Developer Humor

![Panel 1: Ace sits alone at his desk, typing code; a nameplate on the wall above his monitor reads 'Ace'. Panel 2: Ace stands beside Pat, who is seated at her own desk, and says with a grin: 'Pat, the critical feature you need for today is ready. I've been testing it for the past two days.' Panel 3: Pat's monitor shows an Access error message with a red stop icon. Pat points at it and asks: 'Am I supposed to be getting that message?' Ace shrugs: 'Weird, it worked on my computer.' Panel 4: Pat pleads: 'Ace, I really need to be able to use that feature today. Is there anything we can do?' Ace looks puzzled, hand on his chin. Panel 5: No dialogue. A light bulb lights up over Ace's head. Panel 6: No dialogue. Back in Ace's room under the 'Ace' nameplate, Pat sits happily in Ace's chair using his computer, while Ace stands beside her, pleased with himself.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2026/11/006-works-on-my-machine-2.png)

*Cover image generated by Ideogram*