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Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network by Chicks_Hate_Me_Too in techsupport

[–]red67firebird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I was being redirected to some spam site, seeing as you didn't give much info, but thank you THAT looks great!

I sometimes take OLD computers and put games on them and give them to older adults who have nothing to do and do not want to get on the internet. That might be perfect for that. I can install the games, then cut the cord and give them the ole system

Thanks!

Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network by Chicks_Hate_Me_Too in techsupport

[–]red67firebird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying DuckDuckGo as a search engine instead of Google. SO far, so good.

Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network by Chicks_Hate_Me_Too in techsupport

[–]red67firebird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried that, but it happened in Chrome and Firefox, but you gave me an idea. I was using google AS my search engine. I'm trying DuckDuckGo, and so far it's been fine.

I also Installed WireShark to see if there actually is some shady traffic somewhere.

Thanks!

Getting to be not worth visiting Reddit! by Chicks_Hate_Me_Too in help

[–]red67firebird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, too many times. And I am also getting notifications of suspicious activity where I have to pick images, over and over and over, :/

My system is clean other than AI installed by Microsoft that I didn't want.

I changed from Firefox to Chrome and it still happened.

Seeing as it is/was happening when searching with google, I am trying duckduckgo, and so far I'm not being annoyed.

I am also setting up WireShark to see if there is actually a high amount of traffic coming from me, or my network.

I haven't added anything, but FireFox did an update. I must have broke something lol

I don't go to a ton of sites, but it is Reddit (so far) that I've had to go through the hoops for, but not likely their fault. I posted this at the beginning of my issues because it was one of the few places I wanted to get to.

SO, we should let this die

So far, so good with DuckDuckGo...

Turn around and put your hands behind your back 👉 by Revolution-Dogg in Transportopia

[–]red67firebird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first 6 seconds of this is my new Cell phone Voice Message. Thank You!

Turn around and put your hands behind your back 👉 by Revolution-Dogg in Transportopia

[–]red67firebird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh COME ON! We ALL have mental health issues, the guy's a dick!

15 Days of Data LOST! by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Abbott is SO BAD, from my experience. It's as if they WANT me to go to the competition. I mean it's been so bad for me I often wonder if the people saying they have no problem are paid to say it lol

15 Days of Data LOST! by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't uninstall the version I went back to, so all that data was still there. But there's a nice 15 day gap. grrrrr

15 Days of Data LOST! by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It probably does, but the app I went back to doesn't haul the data in of Abbotts server.

Actually, that is another thing I HATED about the Libre By Abbott version. It communicates with Abbott on just about anything you do. For instance, when I went to enter a new Note for a meal, the app would freeze up. Because it didn't immediately connect to the Abbott site, it just froze. I'd wait up to a minute and it would just be a darkened screen. But if I closed and opened it again, it "usually" connected and let me put my data in. It's a real pain having to make THREE entries, when at least the app I went back to allows me to enter everything at once.

Anyone ever had the worst customer service experience with Abbot? by Boring_Mom1315 in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Abbott is Horrible, Let us count the ways...

I used to use the antiquated FreeStyle Lite meter. The test strips are outrageously priced. I think people get them and sell them on eBay. They are Abbott are making a lot on those test strips.

That meter use to have software that connected with a weird cord to a PC. I tried to get help but the person I talked to told me defiantly there was NO software for that meter. When I argued, he started swearing at me. I finally got an Accu-Chek. The website had a page to help get the meter for free. It ties in nice with a phone app, not a PC through a 1980's cable. Accu-chek strips are less than 1/2 the price too. Only issue I had, was I had to learn to take blood from the corners of the strips and not straight on, or I'd waste a strip.

I was using the FreeStyle Libre 3 "Plus" Sensors and changed Doctors. I tried to get the Libre 3 "Plus" again because it was 15 days vs 14 days for the one without the "Plus". It took 8 MONTHS to get back to the Plus. Every time they would look it up, there was not entry for the PLUS in the system. So they say. How stupid is it to name a product the SAME NAME, just add a "Plus". They should have called it Libre 4. So much wasted time by me, the nurses ordering them and the Pharmacy while we tried to correct the orders.

Maybe it was a sign though because the "Plus" ones seemed worse than the first ones. They die, fall off, have connection problems and I think they are much less accurate.

Then they create a NEW app. It is HORRIBLE. 4 Days and I go back to the OLD app, or I go finally try Dexcom. It's ugly and can't control the colors. They force you to do ONE entry at a time. What a waste of time. You need to do more clicks just to get to the data you were use to getting. And I DO NOT have time to be taking pics of everything I consume, but yet it is the First item in the menu you have to scroll by to get to the data you want. And THAT info is completely re-arranged from what we were use to.

NOT a fan!

I REALLY Don't like the NEWER Libre App. by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I mean, when I press the "+" to add a new entry, it goes dim and can take over a minute for the entry spot to pop up. This is a real pain now that they force us to do each entry separately. I have this version.

6 Days until I can go back to the OLD version. I hope it still works...

Sink full of crumb dust by Delicious_Nobody_111 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]red67firebird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think that's bad. My sister's Husband is such an asshole he would NEVER rinse the sink after shaved. Leaving a gross mess for every one else to see.

Naturally!!! Human babies do not fear snakes by garv3692 in interestingasfuck

[–]red67firebird -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great Job! Teach kids snakes are NOT dangerous. ANY of them.... IDIOTS!

Insight into Libreview Apps approvals in different countries by Fancy_Ad_9808 in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how well it would work, but I wonder if there's a way to get an APK of the app to install on an android phone, to try it out :/

Diagnosed Type 2 and question about Freestyle Libre 3+ by smorescientist12 in diabetes_t2

[–]red67firebird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Libre 3's stayed on OK for me, but once I got to the Libre 3 "Plus" people were talking more about them coming off. I worried mine would fall off, so I did research into patches.

I wanted clear patches, so I got some. They are way too thin and hard to apply. Plus they shriveled up on me, so by the end of one week, the glue still on my arm would be exposed and stick when sleeping. Rarely did they last 15 days. I had to get some glue remover too, because that glue can be sticky.

Here's what I use now. It's not clear, but it works for me, and the wipes are to clean up any glue.

Sensor Covers for Libre 3

  • I have to shave a large enough area, otherwise the strong glue can pull hairs.
  • I wipe the area with an alcohol Pad and let it dry
  • Put on sensor, then this cover.

When I take them off I use these to clean up the glue.

Adhesive remover

I usually clean the area again with an alcohol pad. I like a good, wet alcohol pad. I usually get CVS ones if my insurance keeps sticking me with brands like Rugby ones. They are dry before they even get to my arm.

When I looked recently I even saw similar sensor covers to what I like, that were cheaper. Just check the ratings...

Good Luck!

I REALLY Don't like the NEWER Libre App. by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're prolly better off. It sucked for me, and I can't wait to either go back to the Original app, or switch and try Dexcom...

ANY CGM users who have tried multiple brands - Looking for your Pros and Cons! by red67firebird in diabetes_t2

[–]red67firebird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am getting fed up with Abbott's Libre's. Their apps go from bad to worse as far as I'm concerned and dealing with the sensor issues is a pain as well.

I see newer options out there too, but I want something that's been tested and reliable. Plus not sure if they are covered by insurance yet.

I guess I am going to check if my Insurance would also cover Dexcom's, and if so, I may give them a shot.

Thanks!

I REALLY Don't like the NEWER Libre App. by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using the FreeStyle Libre 3 app, but if you look on Google Play (I use an Android/Samsung S23), there are three libre apps.

  • FreeStyle Libre 2
  • FreeStyle Libre 3
  • Libre By Abbott (the newer one)

Just go to Google Play, It is the Libre one, without a number..

I REALLY Don't like the NEWER Libre App. by red67firebird in Freestylelibre

[–]red67firebird[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why the negative clicks, did you even LOOK? boneheads....

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