Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: November 12, 2026

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."

Mike Wolfe

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Throwback Thursday: November 12, 2026

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.
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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.

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