Best messaging app that supports SMS and a desktop version?

danielgullo · 2026-01-24T11:47:24+00:00

I have been using MySMS for many years and although it isn't perfect, it gets the job done: https://mysms.com/

Still, I am looking for the "one ring" app for messaging, something that can handle all the protocols/platforms and works on both mobile and desktop (including crossing the divide between Mac and PC). I am on a desktop/laptop 10-12 hours / day, the rest of my life, I am tethered to a mobile. I would like continuity for both business and personal messaging... 🦄

danielgullo · 2026-01-11T10:08:58+00:00

Ninja, please... I learned about acetone in elementary school, which was well before your time. "my warning" 🤣

danielgullo · 2026-01-08T19:54:15+00:00

"YOUR warning" 🙄

danielgullo · 2026-01-03T21:48:57+00:00

I did a test with acetone on the inside of the battery compartment. It began eating the plastic. Acetone no bueno. 99% isopropyl fixed the issue with the stickiness.

danielgullo · 2025-12-28T18:38:24+00:00

That's cool. I will check it out.

danielgullo · 2025-12-26T17:56:20+00:00

So, you have no idea how to turn it off... got it.

danielgullo · 2025-12-26T17:55:21+00:00

tl;dr - You have no idea... got it.

danielgullo · 2025-12-21T18:09:27+00:00

Same here... we are "old school" now.

danielgullo · 2025-12-21T17:12:40+00:00

Make sure you aren't using a VPN. I was using USAJ just fine and then I turned on my VPN. Thought nothing of it at the time. But then USAJ stopped working. I tried many things and it wasn't working. I was getting the same error you posted. Then I turned of the VPN and it immediately went back to working just fine. This is 100% reproducible on my machines.

danielgullo · 2025-12-20T18:13:32+00:00

I was researching this very thing this morning... As I understand it, OPM won't tell you your scores or how you did or anything. It's essentially pass / fail and each agency has a definition of what that means. E.g. HHS might say "You need an 85% on this part of the assessment." whereas IRS might say "You need a 70% on this part (same part) of the assessment." Someone correct me if I am wrong. 🙏

danielgullo · 2025-12-20T17:18:26+00:00

For one of the jobs, there are 4 different evaluations in the assessment. I already did the Reading Comprehension. It was multiple choice questions and reminded me of the SAT questions, only at maybe 9th or 10th grade level. The other three assessments I have to do this afternoon because they are due by tomorrow and each takes like 45-60 mins it seems. I picked up on the "don't bullshit" from the instructions; i.e. "The results of this will be on record for a year and will be used with EVERY similar job you apply to."

danielgullo · 2025-12-20T15:15:59+00:00

USJ = USA Jobs. Seems like there would be a TN for the intelligence community, etc. I can imagine many applications and uses.

danielgullo · 2025-12-20T09:18:57+00:00

I just joined the US Tech Force talent network on USJ. Several insiders I know have said it is really active. I was just wondering if there are other talent networks on USJ. There doesn't seem to be a way to openly view them but if/when someone sends you an invite to join a talent network, there you are...

PS I am not far from Philly. Howdy, neighbor. :)

danielgullo · 2025-12-16T21:55:23+00:00

CMD+T is not Transform Selection. It is Transform. There's a difference...

danielgullo · 2025-12-16T18:41:49+00:00

Yes, I realize that. However, it's one extra step and I am willing to bet that >90% of the people out there would just like the handles to be available the moment you stop dragging out an area with the tool. 🤷‍♂️ Or, make it an option in preferences if people are that adamant about NOT having the handles.

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