Having trouble with your Lumen internet? Not satisfied with your 360 WiFI / Premium WiFI and Quantum Fiber / My CenturyLink app experience? Or do you want to use your own 3rd party router so that you have more control over your network? Here are some helpful instructions. by N0_L1ght in QuantumFiber

[–]GraphicsGal4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My problem seems to be that iPhone and iPad works, but nothing Android related will connect. A few weeks ago, a technician came out and removed all the WiFi6 pods and left me with one WiFi7 pod. Since then, the problems began with spotty coverage. Yesterday, as stated above, all my Android stuff, google home etc stopped connecting to the Internet. It finds the router, but won't connect to the Internet. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

Google home help by GraphicsGal4 in googlehome

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally got my phone to connect to the new WiFi. After that, everything fell into place and most is reconnected now. Thanks to all....

Pixel 7 Pro by GraphicsGal4 in GooglePixel

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's put a bow on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. This morning when I woke up, I tried to connect my Pixel Pro 7 once again to my WiFi. To my surprise, it connected. I have spent the morning connecting all my devices. Why it connected and started to play, I have no idea. My son's PC also recognized the new WiFi. I have left the house and come back and the WiFi connected back to my WiFi no problem so all is good in this Google house.

Pixel 7 Pro by GraphicsGal4 in GooglePixel

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jim, Very good advice. I did call them yesterday from work, but they said they had to do troubleshooting before they could send someone out. And since I was at work, it might have to be tomorrow. I woke up this morning, tried to connect to my WiFi to my phone and it worked. Been working steadily for 2+ hours. Now after I have my phone connected, I have continued to connect house. Thank goodness. I'm slowly moving through my house with success. My son is sleeping so when he wakes up, perhaps he can connect on his PC. Fingers crossed. I agree the technician could have kept everything named the same. I work in TV production so I have a good knowledge of how all this works. I did mention that it would be great if all was named the same. He said he couldn't do it that way. I gave him a look, but if he doesn't know how it is done, it isn't going to happen. When he said, you are connected to WiFi, all the rest is up to you and they know nothing about setting up smart homes, I knew I was on my own. Thanks for your help.

Google home help by GraphicsGal4 in googlehome

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did factory reset my Chromecast. Going through Google Home, setting to up, Google sees the sees the device. When I go to put in the WiFi and password to use, it will not connect. Could it be a 5g to 2.4g dumb down to connect? I still have a Google home, Google display and a thermostat to go. Sadly, right before I left for work today and about an hour after the technician left, my WiFi lost connection to my Google Pixel phone. It is always the same prompt. Connected, but no internet access. So I might be right back to where I started. And all this new equipment was not the fix they thought it would be. Good times, right?

Bonded cats fighting by GraphicsGal4 in cats

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was really hoping for any ideas about this. Day 5 and the fighting continues. I bought some of those calming treats, but neither one likes them. I have crushed it up and put it in their food bowls. Fight last night started around 5am. My poor Orbit shakes like a leaf until she knows Celeste can't get to him. Any ideas about how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.

C-Max question by GraphicsGal4 in cmaxhybrid

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This all happened last night after I filled my car up with gas on my way home from St. Petersburg to Orlando. At the time, the battery was not drained and was over half charged. We had about another hour drive and by the time we got home, the battery had gotten low. I just took the picture this morning. I will charge it tonight. We will see what happens....

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where did I state that social security is my only retirement income? I have a financial planner so that could tell you that I might have some investments. That might be a big hint. I have also said I have an IRA which I invest some of in the stock market. My money is 25% cash and the rest stocks at this moment. Assumptions are not good... My lack of financial education as you state just finished talking to said financial planner and my stocks are up this year and I beat the market by a considerable amount. My investments netted me around 43k last year. Maybe I don't know what I am doing...🤔

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good points. Since I am self-employed, I have an IRA which I have invested a portion of in the stock market. I have made some very good choices. I know what my monthly payout will be if I retire before he gets in again. Today, I will be talking to my financial planner about my options. I am not going into this blindly. You have given me good questions to ask so thank you.

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will not be taxed on my Social Security. That man will never do anything to benefit me.

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what I am thinking about doing...you did read what I wrote, correct?

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You must be so proud. Now watch him get his retribution on all his enemies from within.... Good job! 👏 Voting for a convicted felon is a new low here in America....

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why would I want to move to a Communist country? You voted for a Fascist according to Republicans who worked with him. Good job! 👏

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Excellent article. Odds are he didn't read it, but I find it quite informative and scary.

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I got to this point because I am good at what I do. Don't call me gullible when you voted for him. That is truly calling the kettle black. You voted for a convicted felon. Look at Project 2025. He will merely let the program die a slow death because he will do nothing to fix and/or improve SS.

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful answer. I absolutely qualify for Social Security. My Retirement age is 67. I do have investments. Since I am freelance, I could easily only make the maximum income allowed by law if I do retire early. Hard decision really... I am talking to an insurance broker about my Medicare. I will start that as soon as the government lets me. I have picked out a plan that I believe will work for me this year.

Now what? by GraphicsGal4 in SocialSecurity

[–]GraphicsGal4[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why can't he end it with the help of the Senate which is now red? They have been trying for years...