In my last post, I explained why it is important that you get rid of WhatsApp as soon as possible. You might ask yourself how this would be possible since almost everybody around you uses WhatsApp as their main or only instant messenger. WhatsApp is the most commonly used instant messenger in Europe and North… Continue reading The Network Effect of WhatsApp Debunked: How Easy it is to Break Out
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Why you Should Stop Using WhatsApp
The data-privacy issues around WhatsApp have reached a critical state. After the acquisition of WhatsApp by Facebook they constantly increase the amount of data being collected and use it to fuel recommendation algorithms of their other services. Data privacy in WhatsApp? It does not exist Have you ever asked yourself why Facebook is constantly asking… Continue reading Why you Should Stop Using WhatsApp
What is Matrix and how does it compare to other Instant Messengers?
Matrix is an open-source project that publishes the Matrix open standard for secure, decentralized, real-time communication. In this blog post, I will compare the Matrix protocol with some of the most commonly used centralized instant messengers, namely Whats App, Signal, and Telegram. For a comparison of all instant messaging protocols in a spreadsheet format refer… Continue reading What is Matrix and how does it compare to other Instant Messengers?