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

canetoad

(19,320 posts)
5. I share the dame difficulties
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 05:45 PM
Jul 2024

As you experience although not quite as extreme. It's been several years of workarounds to be able to use increasingly unfriendly tech. Hand injuries mean I can handle a full sized keyboard but not a phone for general business.

You may have to get used to the verification codes - nearly everyone uses them. I find it's a PITA but need to comply. I purchased (from Aldi) a $50 task light. Like a reading lamp but with an extremely bright LED circle on top and built in magnificaion. I can flick it on when needed.

If you can avoid it, don't use Gmail, yahoo or Microsoft. Arne mentioned Proton mail above. Good choice and Thunderbird is easy to set up on your computer. If you sign up with an account at Proton, and receive your user name and password, Thunderbird *should be able to do the rest of the tech stuff for you.

A small hack for charging your devices - these days most charging connectors are small and black. It's almost impossible to see which way up they go in the socket and you will break them easily. Put a dot of liquid paper on the top side to avoid this. So much for universal design with an ageing world population.

Recommendations

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

Gmail has options..... getagrip_already Jul 2024 #1
My email is the free "proton.me", Arne Jul 2024 #2
I got my proton.me email account MO_Dem Aug 2024 #8
That's what I do. Arne Aug 2024 #9
Can you get a friend to help? usonian Jul 2024 #3
2 thoughts,,,, KarenS Jul 2024 #4
I share the dame difficulties canetoad Jul 2024 #5
Thanks , everyone, for all the helpful suggestions MO_Dem Jul 2024 #6
Some cell phones Historic NY Jul 2024 #7
Latest Discussions»Help & Search»Computer Help and Support»My IP will no longer host...»Reply #5