Obviously there's a whole lot of grumbling going on about Microsoft's new browser, Edge and how annoying it is that they foisted this on us with no opt-out. But it seems like bothersome crap from our tech devices like this is becoming the new norm. Here are a couple of recent examples:
1. As some of you know, I tutor college students online. The tutoring program runs in the background until a student requests a tutor, when it pops up. Sometimes I will be playing a game on the computer when the request comes. Needless to say, when that happens I want to be notified. About 6 months ago, I noticed when I left a game that I had missed a request. Microsoft had decided that since I was so engrossed in the game, that I probably didn't need that distraction. Needless to say, I promptly turned "focus" off.
2. I have a Google Home Mini. I mostly use it as an alarm clock since it is so easy. But I also use it to call my cellphone when I can't find it, which is a terrific feature. Apparently Google decided I needed more privacy, because now it refuses to call my cellphone until I give it permission to do so. The permissions are supposedly in my Google Home app, under "more settings" there is an option for Google Assistant Permissions (yeah, I don't know why they put the permissions for one program in another). Guess what? Neither my phone nor my tablet has 'More Settings" where it is supposed to appear when I open up the Google Home app. Searched with Google and found this:
Of course a bunch of people comment, hey, I'm having the same problem and uninstalling and reinstalling Home (and Assistant) didn't work. At which point the "Community Specialist" decides the problem is resolved and locks the thread.
That said, I figured out a workaround. I just tell it, "Hey Google, call 602-XXX-XXXX (my number).
3. Wells Fargo Banking. Suddenly does not know my APS account number. Never mind that I've paid it online for umpteen years.
1. As some of you know, I tutor college students online. The tutoring program runs in the background until a student requests a tutor, when it pops up. Sometimes I will be playing a game on the computer when the request comes. Needless to say, when that happens I want to be notified. About 6 months ago, I noticed when I left a game that I had missed a request. Microsoft had decided that since I was so engrossed in the game, that I probably didn't need that distraction. Needless to say, I promptly turned "focus" off.
2. I have a Google Home Mini. I mostly use it as an alarm clock since it is so easy. But I also use it to call my cellphone when I can't find it, which is a terrific feature. Apparently Google decided I needed more privacy, because now it refuses to call my cellphone until I give it permission to do so. The permissions are supposedly in my Google Home app, under "more settings" there is an option for Google Assistant Permissions (yeah, I don't know why they put the permissions for one program in another). Guess what? Neither my phone nor my tablet has 'More Settings" where it is supposed to appear when I open up the Google Home app. Searched with Google and found this:
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Thanks for all your feedback. I know how important it is to access "More Settings" on the Google Home app since most of the settings can be access there. Please make sure that your Google Home app is updated to get all the functionalities of the app. |
That said, I figured out a workaround. I just tell it, "Hey Google, call 602-XXX-XXXX (my number).
3. Wells Fargo Banking. Suddenly does not know my APS account number. Never mind that I've paid it online for umpteen years.
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