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Old 08-29-2025, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa View Post
I rarely remember to bring my phone to the computer with me, so I would miss the call. I always have to get up from the computer and search for my phone so I can retrieve the text and enter the code to complete the login. I just can’t be one of those people with my phone surgically attached to me.
Two potential solutions:
- Texts to a Google Voice number can be viewed on a computer. However, some services won't accept VOIP numbers.

- If you happen to have an iPhone and a Mac then texts to your phone can come to the computer as well. (Yes, I know, not everyone has Apple products, but for those who do....)
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