Ask HN: How many of you are consciously downsizing your devices/going retro?

Re:Ask HN: How many of you are consciously downsizing your d... by atan2 on Monday January 08, 2024 @08:42AM (#38911770)

I tried using a Game Boy Advance SP with my son. It has no internet connection and he gets to play some fun stuff. It worked really well!

But when it comes to reducing my tech footprint, the only issue I found with going down this path were bank apps. It is basically a requirement to have either an iOS or Android modern device to do anything.

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Re:Ask HN: How many of you are consciously downsizing your d... by torgoguys on Monday January 08, 2024 @08:46AM (#38911821)

Do banking via their website?

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Re:Ask HN: How many of you are consciously downsizing your d... by some_math_guy on Monday January 08, 2024 @09:37AM (#38912501)

Still works for me. I've never had a mobile device of any kind and banking hasn't been an issue. My bank (Ally) briefly made some noise about deposits moving to mobile-only but they seem to have backed off. I guess it'll probably happen someday.

The only thing I've encountered that I truly can't use is the city bikeshare program.

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Re:Ask HN: How many of you are consciously downsizing your d... by zilti on Monday January 08, 2024 @11:08AM (#38914023)

Many banks require you to use their crappy custom-made 2FA apps that require Android/iOS

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Re:Ask HN: How many of you are consciously downsizing your d... by niij on Tuesday January 09, 2024 @12:13AM (#38922598)

US Financial Institutions? Do you have an example?

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