Finally! My sister in technological obsolescence. (Or brother, not sure. "Dawn" just seems feminine to me for whatever reason) — Outlander

I'm male for those who care (I don't). Yeah, it seems Win7 is outdated. I've been waiting for something like that to happen. It's infrequent as of yet (this is the first time I encountered problems). I imagine my computer will croak sometime in the next few years, so I'll update then.

We got two choices. Use a smartphone. (Yes, annoying, especially for older folk)

I don't even have a smartphone. I didn't like the all-in-one trend, so I didn't get on board. One can live like that. I'm not a luddite, though... I think?

As for the solution: I don't like clutter. As long as it's only one forum, I'm not going to install anything like that. Here's what I'll do instead, and I hope it works:

I'll register at work, then activate the account via e-mail at home. I'll be able to read at home, but not log in. I'm fine with that. Likely I'll be posting even less (I never was a prolific poster anyway, so I can live with this.)

Thanks to you and Jamal for letting me know what's going on and what can be done about it. I'll definitely keep the solution in mind if the problems pop up like mushrooms, as they well might.

Just go to the nearest library or Kinko's. They have computers you can use. Ask the friendly guy behind the counter to help.

Just go to the nearest library or Kinko's. They have computers you can use. Ask the friendly guy behind the counter to help. — frank

That's certainly an option. I work odd hours, irregularly, though, so I tend to only go out for necessaries as it cuts into sleeping time. Not a biggie. I can manage.

Sleep is good.

Sleep is good. — frank

And you never appreciate it as much as when it comes hard and goes easy...

I've registered on the other site now, so I just have to wait to get home to confirm the email address, then I'll see tomorrow whether it worked or not.

Cool.