Guild Wars 2

Hi,

I wish to take precautions to secure my e-mail account. It appears to support two-step verification, however I do not own a smartphone.

What do?

You can check the App Store for your device and see if they have a compatible one.

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/27626157-Two-Factor-Authentication
How do I get the Guild Wars 2 Authenticator?
Visit the app store for your mobile platform of choice, and locate the “Google Authenticator” app. This app is provided free of charge. The two-factor authentication scheme used for Guild Wars 2 is fully compatible with this app.

Can I use a different app with Guild Wars 2?
Any app which supports the TOTP/OATH standard (IETF RFC 6238) can be used with the Guild Wars 2 two-factor authentication scheme. Please consult the provider of your app to determine if it meets this standard.

You can investigate BlueStacks. The Wikipedia has an article on it. Good luck.

These guys show you how to set up 2-step verification with your Microsoft account, no smartphone required.

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-two-step-verification-with-your-microsoft-account/

Zamora.1843:

These guys show you how to set up 2-step verification with your Microsoft account, no smartphone required.

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-two-step-verification-with-your-microsoft-account/

Step 3: Launch your authenticator app, then scan the bar code on the screen.

This part here. It requires a device that can scan the bar code. Right now I have, besides my computer, an iPad and an regular vanilla cellphone. Nothing that can scan.

Bluestacks makes your PC able to run apps for smartphones, etc.

All that is needed for the Microsoft e-mail account 2-step verification is a phone number and an alternate e-mail address. You do not need an app or a smart phone.
The barcode is for smart phone app, which is optional.