Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?
Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?
I've been trying to get rid of my cellphone for awhile now. I switched to JMP.chat, I have Pidgin set up to make calls/texts, etc.
I use Trisquel GNU/Linux on my Libreboot laptop, my boss is fine with it.
My strategy looks something like this:
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Use earpiece that's connected via Bluetooth, have narrator software read out notifications (notifications from Microsoft Teams, Thunderbird, etc.)
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Put laptop into sleep mode, maybe use a script to put it into a special sleep mode to make sure I'm connected to WiFi while walking around warehouse so I can receive calls/texts timely.
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Forward all notifications from Teams to my email, so that I'm not relying on the web-based version to be open.
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For travel on the road, I have a USB modem that's connected to my LibreCMC router. I also have my laptop set up in my car on a stand.
Any suggestions?
TIA!
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O wise teacher, are you able to get OTPs for services that require phone numbers with this solution?
I have a phone but no SIM, and I can't use a lot of the Internet because soooo many services require a phone number. How much do you pay for this per year?
Yes. I have multiple accounts attached to my phone number and I'm able to receive OTPs from all of them (banking, shopping, etc.)
I use my carrier (e.g. Verizon) for service, and pay jmp.chat $5/month for my phone number.
Huh, their front page says their service doesn't support SMS?
It says this on their front-page:
"Note: While JMP does provide phone numbers and voice/SMS features, it does not provide 911, 112, 999 or other emergency services over voice or SMS."
I don't understand why you pay Verizon. Would it work over WiFi?
I meant Verizon for service on my phone and then have JMP.chat number for making calls/text. I don't use the phone number that's given from Verizon, I use the JMP.chat number instead. <---- This is my setup for my phone, not my laptop. JMP.chat works just fine over WiFi. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
For getting service on my laptop though, I use a USB modem that's connected to my LibreCMC router. I travel around with the router/modem in my backpack. The LibreCMC router doesn't need an outlet, it can be turned on by connecting it via USB to my laptop.