Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

OneGrassRoot

(23,790 posts)

7. They're individually personalized...

Reply to Kali (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 15, 2022, 12:19 PM

Dec 2022

which is why it's chaotic. I've composed longer messages in email and then copy and paste into text but it's all so cumbersome. I'm trying Messages by Google now and supposedly I can sync devices. I'll report back if it works. Most of these online texting platforms appear to be geared toward marketers and businesses. iPhone + Windows PC is, understandably, the most challenging combo of all.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

20 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Anyone have recommendations re: how to send text messages... [View all] OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 OP

I think you have to use their phone linking app ExtremelyWokeMatt Dec 2022 #1

Send email as a text message Earth-shine Dec 2022 #2

THANKS! I'm definitely saving this. nt LAS14 Dec 2022 #18

It's very easy, actually MerryHolidays Dec 2022 #3

If I could get the carrier for all recipients that would be great... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #4

can you use your computer to compose then send to your phone Kali Dec 2022 #5

They're individually personalized... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #7

sorry you are having trouble Kali Dec 2022 #9

Yeah, I don't really understand it... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #10

Signal Messenger runs on everything. It is end-to-end encrypted. usonian Dec 2022 #6

That's a good point... OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #8

A stylus might help to send a msg on your phone while wearing gloves. lpbk2713 Dec 2022 #11

Great idea. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #12

It used to be easy but then the spammers ruined everything. hunter Dec 2022 #13

Ah, fucking spammers. OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #14

I've been using this: discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2022 #15

That works pretty well. Thanks! n/t OneGrassRoot Dec 2022 #19

Glad to help discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2022 #20

I know this is not an answer to your direct question canetoad Dec 2022 #16

I do it by logging on to MyVerizon.com. nt LAS14 Dec 2022 #17