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hospital stay: email, wifi, internet best practices?
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (123+ words) A friend will be in the hospital for 2-3 weeks. She has an iPhone and an iPad. What are the best ways for her to access the internet for email and other private uses, especially from her iPad?She's fine using…...
Microsoft Edge blocking email
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (32+ words) When I try to log in to my yahoo email, all I get is "Edge: Too Many Requests:What does this mean and how can I fix it? Microsoft Edge blocking email...
Thanks for friends who were there for me?
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (50+ words) I went through a particular rough patch last year for and some friends really helped me through it. I haven't had really opportunity to thank them. Do you have suggestions on how best for me to do it that shows…...
Yet another phone problem!
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (555+ words) My phone had a problem, any suggestions?My phone blew up last night, the screen started flipping from the locked screen to black, repeatedly. I tried the power off/reset, that didn't do anything. Tried just powering it off, nothing....
Have You Used One of Those Subscription Cancellation Services?
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (227+ words) Me: Out of spoons and money. You: have used one of those subscription removal services that advertise themselves all over the internet. RocketMoney is one; I know there are more. You liked it and it worked. Or it didn't and…...
Don’t buzz me for a 😂
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (53+ words) Can I make my iPhone stop notifying me for text emojis?I like getting a notification when someone texts me but I don't want a notification when someone just puts an emoji reaction on a message. Can I adjust a…...
I changed my phone number and my dad showed up at my work?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (109+ words) Prior question: https://ask.metafilter.com/388470/I-think-Im-ready-to-go-NC-with-my-familyIt has been one week since I changed my number and email and my dad just showed up at my work place and talked to my boss (who I had told that if a family member shows up…...
What phone plan should I get in San Francisco?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (131+ words) I switched away from Xfinity internet and they want to charge me a lot more for just my cell plan in San Francisco. What should I switch to?I will return my xfinity equipment in-store so maybe I can ask…...
Have I really been "hacked"?
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (271+ words) How likely is it that a hacker came in and changed the password on a user account on my computer? I consider myself somewhat internet/computer savy so I don't respond to phishing and don't let others remote access my…...
True Face - skull | Ask MetaFilter
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (20+ words) Writing a thing. Looking for words/phrases referring to "skull" that is not skull or bone. What can you suggest?...