j4tech

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   by j4tech 4y ago

   I should have been a more clear. I flashed Merlin firmware on the new router. Not on my laptop.
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   Good point @davidmitchell2. I will do that.
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   I was NEVER prompted for a phone number or given a warning that I will not be able to access my account if I didnt have one. (Maybe because i already had one on the account and removed it?. Not sure). However, off and on , google would prom
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   I am reaching out to my friends to find out if they know any one at google.
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   I reached out to financial institutions where I have an account. In addition to changing the email id, I am exploring all possible means to ensure that the id of the person requesting an outbound transaction for the account is doubly verifi
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   I live in US
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   Thank you. I was wondering if having my own domain would be a better option...
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   Keeping fingers crossed
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   by j4tech 4y ago

   1. My new Asus RT AX86U had Merlin installed on it. I disconnected this router after I started getting security alerts and switched to using the router provided by my Service provider. 2. I use firefox with cookie cleaner add-on that clears
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    by j4tech 4y ago

    I totally agree with you. That was a mistake on my part . I had my number on the account a few months back.But my thinking was similar to what @orblivion posted below "Because I've been warned by security conscious people never to
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    Ask HN: How do I get my Google account back?

    138 points by j4tech 4y ago|149 comments
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    by j4tech 4y ago

    Lightning struck very close to my apartment and fried all equipment that was connected using Ethernet cable (cable modem/ router/VOIP unit, Roku). My TV was spared. The apartment has a circuit breaker (which tripped) and I have a