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alpentmil

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    Comment #37120003

    What about the day a child is not as successful as you - and cant afford to buy Apple when it breaks. So you would like him/her to buy $700 replacement motherboard or would you hav…

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    Comment #33967237

    > If I worked in tech I'd offer you access to a solution but this is all I've got. I hope this problem doesn't last long for you. Sadly, even many google employees's spouses lost a…

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    Comment #33967195

    remove mobile app as a 2FA. Use U2F/FIDO.

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    Comment #33966898

    Wait. make a photo of QR code and send it to your spouse. Put it on her Google photos or facebook (make it private). Very unlikely both of you lose phones on the same day.

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    Comment #33966874

    Sorry for the pain If you have been in hn so long you do know the numerous times people have lost accounts by not having backup to 2FA. TOTP is the only option.

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    Comment #33966855

    You need to remove your device as a 2FA device. then you can TOTP code as only entry point.

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    Comment #33966837

    use AndOTP with QR code from fdroid. Go to account settings in desktop browser and remove the phone as 2FA. It will not ask any code to device.

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    Comment #33966824

    Can say for sure if you have any of FAANG accounts next time you get a new laptop or even reinstall - you will get locked out. Get a 2FA using QR code or U2F key (not SMS or phone …

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    Comment #33203745

    for android use RedReader - opensource - lightweight (in PlayStore)

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    Comment #33122536

    > Don't blame Citrix. Blame the bastard in the head office that doesn't give a f%@$ about anyone not him. > The guy (and it is a guy) signing the cheques either doesn't use Citrix …

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    Comment #33122483

    This. The provider/USPS will then realise how challenging it is to do verify identity.

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    Comment #33122468

    Please tell this to all homeless people.

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    Comment #32986231

    > Have you ever considered what happens if your company is embroiled in some sort of litigation, regulatory investigation, or suspected criminal activity, and undergoes discovery o…