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In the last UCRMN newsletter, I addressed the issue of the coming “end of life” for Windows 10 computers that are deemed incompatible with the newer Windows 11 operating system. It is estimated that about 240 million or so computers will then be considered obsolete, and the landfill is probably their eventual new home, asContinue reading “Preparing for the Future (Part 2)”

Well there is less than a year left before Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system becomes obsolete. Yes, on October 14, 2025 support for this system will no longer be safe to use for the general public. As you are aware by now, I am not an admirer of the whole Windows approach to computing, andContinue reading “Preparing for the Future”

Last month’s article in UCRMN’s newsletter addressed the topic of the transmission of the Bible throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press. Now, perhaps you find this old analogue technology merely quaint; however, I certainly hold a different opinion. There are many benefits to a person, who sits down and with penContinue reading “Becoming an Analogue Monk”

Yes, I realize that modern readers expect an article on modern technology in our digital world; however, in last month’s article, I strongly hinted that lately I have been delving into the technology of the age before computers. Now, I hope that you are not thinking that I am talking about eight track and cassetteContinue reading “The Age of Analogue”

The definition of a curmudgeon is someone, especially an old man, who is crusty, old fashioned, or ill-tempered. Well, so be it. I am turning into a curmudgeon. Indeed, this could be the last technologically based article that I write, due mainly to the advances in computer technology that I find frankly disturbing. I doContinue reading “A Digital Curmudgeon”

If you have been following the technology articles that I have written in past e-newsletters, you must have noticed that I appreciate both old technology and new technology. This article was inspired by a request that resulted from a meeting of peers at UCRMN concerning my use of simple technology for mission. They desired moreContinue reading “New Mission and Old Technology”

If you have read many of my articles on this website, you will have no doubt discerned that I have one foot in modern technology and the other foot in pre-computer age. I guess that makes me analog and digital, but certainly not a “Luddite”. Thus, I still listen to old-school radio on shortwave andContinue reading “Protecting Your Privacy….Maybe?”

If Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), then perhaps we mayimitate Christ by examining communication, past, present, and future as well. Presently, I am writing this newsletter article on technological instruments of the 21 st century. Thus, I am using my laptop computer, a word processing program, and eventually, I shallContinue reading “The Three Mile Per Hour World”

To start this article, I should explain what RAM is, in order to understand how we arebeing scammed in our purchases of laptop computers. RAM stands for Random AccessMemory. It allows your computer to quickly access files and programs. Generally, the moreRAM available, the faster the computer will respond in opening those files and programs.Thus,Continue reading “The RAM Scam”

As an advocate of “Open Software” that is generally of no cost to use, and as a retired minister that tried to illustrate good stewardship of financial resources, I have always endeavoured to use free open sourced software whenever possible. In the past, you might have read my article about “Linux” operating systems to extendContinue reading “A Free Alternative to Zoom for Connecting Small Churches”