Hanon OndricekJan 11, 2023

I've been a Mac user for a while and only use PC for work-at-home. I had to buy a new PC today because my perfectly-functioning machine was "past 7 years old..."

I have to sign in to a Microsoft account to even set up this machine. I have one, but don't remember the password. Ask for a one-time passcode, get a 6 digit number, but it requires 7 digits. try signing up new with my phone number, get a code, also 7 digits, but it will only accept four.

No, I don't want to use Edge. Please stop.

Show threadVictor GijsbersJan 11, 2023
@HanonO The problem is not that you are using a PC, but that you are using Windows. 😄
Show threadHanon Ondricek

@victorgijsbers Required for work, of course. I actually think Windows11 looks pretty nice once I could finally use the thing. I finally had to strong-arm my way past the ridiculous sign-in page.

At one point I got this:

Jan 11, 2023 at 8:29amWeb
Show threadVictor GijsbersJan 11, 2023
@HanonO What do they have against robots?!