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Paper Roses

(7,635 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 02:06 PM Tuesday

Hi Friends, I need advice if you can help. [View all]

I am a senior and am living of S.S. As you might guess, my funds are very limited.
I have an iPhone 8 that is giving me problems. Also, I still hAVE Windows 10 on my old computer.
Both are giving me problems.
I am going to try and reach a local computer Guru but I want to know if I am stuck, particularly with the iPhone.

On some of the sites I follow give me the message that Safari can't open the page because it could not connect to the server. This includes DU.
Some pages will show only text but no pictures. Some are just blank. I am on "Friends $ Family" plan with my son-in-law. Was told I could.'t do anything without his OK. Don't understand that. Is it possible to buy a used iPhone? I don't need all the fancy stuff, I am a simple user and have very few Apps.


In regard to the computer, all seems to work well but I think I need a professional to make sure everything is OK.
I don't have the $$$ to buy either a new phone or computer. Any guidance you could give me would be appreciated. The service on the phone is AT&T. There is a store near me but I doubt they will tell me much other that I have to buy a new phone. That is a no-go now.

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