So anyway, my version of “why we should all ditch other messaging apps for Signal<\/a>“…<\/p>\n Now, if you’re like me you likely have multiple messaging apps on your phone like your text messaging client, FB Messenger, iMessage, WhatsApp, WeChat, Hangouts, Line, or any other number of them. But as more and more comes out about how your data is used to turn you into the product, or how inept certain companies are at security I thought a bit about what characteristics the messaging app I want to use would have, like:<\/p>\n and turns out there’s only one app I’ve found that hits all those criteria, and that’s Signal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ok, so you want a little more information about the list above? I’ll run that down here, but if you are willing to trust me, just go and download and install it. Their website<\/a> is also a wealth of information if you don’t like my explanations or want more details.<\/p>\n And here’s the final benefit in my mind that kind of loops all of these things in under one umbrella. With Signal<\/a> and the capabilities above you have the ability to “roll your own” secure social network. I’ve removed all the pictures of my kids from my social media accounts not only because I don’t want the companies monetizing them, but also so they are free to grow up and be kids. To make mistakes and not be reminded of them for the rest of their lives. With an app like Signal I can share photos and funny stories with just the people I want to. Sure there are ways things won’t always stay “in app”, but it’s a hell of a lot better than what you’re going to get from FB, Twitter, and the like.<\/p>\n So there you have it. Hopefully by now I’ve convinced you. If not leave a comment.<\/p>\nPlease remember to subscribe to the newsletter<\/a> to stay up to date!<\/i> Ok, chances are you’re here because I sent you this link, and for that I want to say “thank you”. If you subscribe to my blog you likely saw my post about\u00a0Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal and I thought I would expound on the “why” here since I didn’t really … Continue reading Signal<\/span> \n
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