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BurnDoubt

(1,496 posts)

5. All the security bullshit is driving me nuts.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 03:08 PM

Tuesday

I really don't want to spend the dwindling minutes of my Life trying to sign on to something I'm paying for. I have two pages of passwords, and when I enter them, half the time I get a notification that it's the wrong password. Then I have to check my phone for a code, while the clock ticks down on you.
They need to work it out so a person can navigate their accounts without having to stand on their head and hold their face just right. Or, it's just a racket.

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Had to switch to Chrome [View all] question everything Tuesday OP

I've used chrome for years. Srkdqltr Tuesday #1

If I had a choice between Chrome and a new computer, I'm getting my wallet out and heading to Best Buy. ... marble falls Tuesday #2

I check Vanguard at least once a week. I cannot afford to have a browser that Vangaurd does not work with question everything Tuesday #4

It's okay to run 2 browsers, and have many installed. bucolic_frolic Tuesday #3

All the security bullshit is driving me nuts. BurnDoubt Tuesday #5

Do you have a comprehensive 'cleaning' program like CCleaner or CleanMyMac? OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #6

Thank you! I have been meaning to ask Apple Support if there is a program that can clean the computer question everything Tuesday #7

I like Safari Lulu KC Tuesday #8