Unable to filter embedded list

OMG- could they f up sharepoint any more. It used to be such a powerful tool. It is harder than ever now.

So- embed a lits in a page with a list part.

I am showing controls and on default view-no search.

there is now also NO FILTER PART

so i go to github patterns and practices to download.

Butttttt, I can't upload because while I am global admin, I am not sharepoint admin and cannot change my permissions.

Create second admin account with all permissions. Tr to update my normal account permissions, and it says "you do not have permission to save."

SO- do you know any other way to get a search of a list on a page?

And - any thoughts on my permissions hell?