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FakeNoose

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28. Are you using the Chrome browser?
Wed Dec 1, 2021, 02:28 PM
Dec 2021

Chrome is the Google-created browser and it's one of the most popular these days. So Chrome is also going to 2-step verification, and it could be that G-Mail is going that route because of Chrome. In any case switching to a different email might be a temporary solution. The browser can require 2-step verification even if the email account does not.

That being said, I suggest Yahoo for email. I've been using (free) Yahoo email all these years, since the mid-90's when I left AOL in disgust. Yahoo has gone through many incarnations and it's still around. They want me to switch to 2-step verification, but I haven't done so and I still get my email. I don't know how long this will last but it's good for now. As I said, my Chrome browser is requiring it, but once I'm logged in on the 2-step I can stay in forever because I'm using my own home desktop computer. This may not be the case for you.

Good luck my friend.



Good free email? [View all] grumpyduck Dec 2021 OP
Why does that bother you?? Much safer! Nt USALiberal Dec 2021 #1
Because many do not have a cell phone Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #8
I completely agree LChaney Dec 2021 #34
I don't even bother having a cellphone because we have such crappy reception where I live eShirl Dec 2021 #2
After setting up two-step verification on your computer, you can choose not to use it again on that Celerity Dec 2021 #10
I will check that out, and thank you. grumpyduck Dec 2021 #14
a land line will not work, btw, as it cannot receive a text message for the code Celerity Dec 2021 #11
Yes it will TeslaNova Dec 2021 #19
ah, oki, good (and technically I did say text message, lol, but was wrong on a LL not working) Celerity Dec 2021 #22
What if you don't have a cellphone? Librarians say this is cbabe Dec 2021 #3
Yeah, that's one of my issues with this. grumpyduck Dec 2021 #6
Lighten up..... USALiberal Dec 2021 #17
I'll NEVER "lighten up" on issues that the homeless Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #27
Any good, free email service worth their weight will offer 2FA... SKKY Dec 2021 #4
I'm okay with their offering it, grumpyduck Dec 2021 #9
How do you feel about vaccination mandates? Renew Deal Dec 2021 #20
That's a whole different conversation, grumpyduck Dec 2021 #29
I'm honestly curious, what is your aversion to 2FA? SKKY Dec 2021 #26
I wouldn't be opposed grumpyduck Dec 2021 #31
They already use a second email Tree Lady Dec 2021 #5
So homeless folks that cannot remember to take their heart medication Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #13
So what? left-of-center2012 Dec 2021 #7
It's a very big deal. Maybe not for you Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #12
See this.... USALiberal Dec 2021 #15
I am not writing this to be mean. I am not- Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #18
Thank you for providing the additional perspective Torchlight Dec 2021 #23
Thank you LChaney Dec 2021 #35
You are welcome- I am a bit befuddled as to Thtwudbeme Dec 2021 #37
Try ProtonMail dalton99a Dec 2021 #16
A GREAT mail service that gives total privacy, I love them! 👍 nt Raine Dec 2021 #38
You should set up the two-step athentication. Renew Deal Dec 2021 #21
GMX LiveToLurk Dec 2021 #24
When I see this 48656c6c6f20 Dec 2021 #25
Are you using the Chrome browser? FakeNoose Dec 2021 #28
If you're not using 2FA on every account of importance, you're making a serious mistake. PTWB Dec 2021 #30
So can we apply for exemptions grumpyduck Dec 2021 #32
Let's hope not. PTWB Dec 2021 #33
You can save your password in gmail so far. You internet provider should have a free email too. Demsrule86 Dec 2021 #36
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