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The Best Encrypted Messengers in 2024 (blog.thenewoil.org)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I am a firm believer that there are many privacy techniques you should focus on before encrypted messaging because they will offer you much more “bang for your buck,” things like good passwords, two-factor authentication, and even encrypted email. That said, I still believe that encrypted messaging is a critical part of a well-rounded privacy and security strategy. While the vast majority of our day-to-day conversations may be benign, it can still offer a lot of insight into who we are as people – our routines, likes, and personal thoughts. This information – mundane or not – is worth protecting.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)

SimpleX is currently my favourite. Yeah, there are some small concerns, but where aren't they? I hope SimpleX can grow more popular and I'm also waiting for a full-featured desktop client, so it'll be easier to convince people to switch.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The missing unifiedpush feature. I don't need another battery burning messenger.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I hate that simplex is like this.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

That is my one and only issue with Simplex. It drinks battery lika a Puerto Rican drinks rum on weekends.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

There is a full-featured desktop client now! What I am waiting for are third-party lighter clients, because the official one is obscenely heavy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Oh, I didn't know it has a flatpak now. That's cool!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A desktop client that syncs with the mobile client is a must before I can make that switch

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I just have a profile on each that are always both in the same groups. IDK about private messaging though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Simplex=battery eater!