Used X-Change PDF viewer in the past
Switched to FoxIt PDF
Went back to X-Change PDF viewer:

Used to fill in information in Menards rebate forms B4 printing using X-Change PDF Viewer. Then switched to FoxIt PDF and all of a sudden I could not figure out why I could not fill in the rebate forms like I used to. I tried changing the settings in FoxIt but couldn’t get it to work like B4. Recently, after reading this string, I remembered that I switched from X-Change PDF viewer to FoxIt PDF. I changed back to X-Change PDF viewer and can now fill in the rebate forms and print them out. With FoxIt PDF I had to print the forms. Then fill in each form by hand. A tedious, repetitive, frustrating thing when I knew there was a better way. Great Thread!

@honkinggoose said in Best Safe Way To Pay Google Play:

@cpaynter said in Best Safe Way To Pay Google Play:

The safest way to pay Google play is to enter your credit card information directly into Google play.
Honestly, I think people worry about the wrong things.

I’m not worried, but Google is watching.

When your CC is compromised like mine was, you will worry.

@frugalfreak said in Post your favorite windows software thread:

@redmed pup in cute or malware?

In cute

@louis-redfoot said in Best Prepaid Card?:

prepaid visa debit? available at any supermarket, where the gift cards are located. you can refill them too.

Great. Now I’ll have to go into the supermarket instead of waiting in the parking lot listening to music.

@cpaynter said in Best Safe Way To Pay Google Play:

@redmed said in Best Safe Way To Pay Google Play:

What is the safe way to pay Google Play to keep your CC & bank info out of the cloud?

Um, since a great number of physical stores now use the cloud for processing transactions, what makes you think that most of your in-person transactions aren’t ending up in the cloud?

As for fraud, i believe it’s safe to say the majority of cc fraud arises from data acquired from brick and mortar transaction processing, not online. The crooks may use the card information information online, but you lost it in a store.

Aside from which, with a cc, you’re protected 100% from fraud.

The safest way to pay Google play is to enter your credit card information directly into Google play.

Honestly, I think people worry about the wrong things.

Chris.

I know privacy is non-existent today, but I still try to limit the exposure my financial information has.
Over ten years ago I drove my parents to the airport and dropped them off. I only stopped briefly at the curb to let them out and give them a hug. Two days later I got a coupon in the mail for parking at that airport. I had not been at that airport in at least 10 years. I’m pretty sure my license plate was rec ordered and my address was sold to the parking company and others. At that time I knew privacy was impossible but I still try to limit the exposure of my financial information.

@lowpricewanted said in Best Safe Way To Pay Google Play:

Why not buy a Google play card at the grocery store? Many stores count the purchases towards their reward programs.

Didn’t know there was a Google Play Card.
Thanks

@louis-redfoot said in redpocket:

@ctcarl damn! tello doesn’t like my vertu … their paygo is the best i’ve seen

at this point i have a $3/minimum-month t-mobile paygo (10c per text/minute, no data) that i almost never use. i’m always home and i use google hangouts via ipad for free. essentially i pay $3/month just to have a mobile line open.

Was interested, but see you have to pay every month and it’s $3 + tax & fees. Too much hassle. Once a year is hassle enough. I have had my PagePlus account for 4+ years pay $80 (or less if I can find a deal) once a year. Plus any unused minutes rollover. My account currently has over $200 credit, so for the limited amount we use it, this is my wife’s phone that she keeps in her purse. Our other unlimited Verizon phone is our main phone. For a second phone it works perfect for us.

Sticking with PagePlus. It’s on the Verizon network and is only $80 a year. Only $6.67 a month, find something cheaper than that.

@honkinggoose said in Best Safe Way To Pay Google Play:

If I understand the question, in order of safety

1. Never provide your cc or bank info to Google
2. Provide Google with a rebate or gift card number
3. Use a virtual cc number

FYI, in a moment of insanity, I used Google Checkout many years ago when they were offering all sorts of discounts and never suffered any ill effects … other than a sore backside from the many times I kicked myself for trading my info for a handful of silver.

I agree. Now I have figure out how to get a virtual cc.

What is the safe way to pay Google Play to keep your CC & bank info out of the cloud?