Still uncertain about what to call his new device to transmit voice over wires, young Alec receives a call from a troubled man who can only be from the future.
Mr. Watson, come here—I want to see you.

Variants

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  1. “Tech Support” by Richard A. Lovett, in Analog, November 2012.
  2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . written by Richard A. Lovett