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Signal will let you sync old messages when linking new devices
Signal is finally adding a new feature that allows users to synchronize their old message history from their primary iOS or Android devices to newly linked devices like desktops and iPads. The transfer process is fully end-to-end encrypted, ensuring privacy and data security. It will employ a QR code verification step to ensure the action is authorized. “Signal’s upcoming beta…
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These Six Materials May Be Blocking Your Home Wifi Signal
Nothing can ruins your day more thoroughly than a crappy wifi signal that slows your entire life to a crawl filled with error messages, broken images, and tedious loading animations that quickly test your sense of reality. When that’s the situation in your own home, it’s even worse—because it’s inescapable. If your wifi signal isn’t making it past the room…
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Signal introduces convenient “call links” for private group chats
The Signal messenger application has announced a set of new features aimed at making private group chats more convenient and easier for people to join. The highlight feature announced is “call links,” which allow users to create and share links with other Signal users without needing to create a group chat. The links can be created from the new “calls”…
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Signal calls now work a lot more like Meet and Zoom
Previously, you could only initiate a call from a Signal group chat, so this new feature should make it much easier to hop on the phone with a friend or co-worker by sending them a link inside or outside of Signal. You can also re-use call links, which could be handy for recurring work meetings or a weekly chat you…
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How to Check Your Wi-Fi Signal Strength
Key Takeaways To easily check your Wi-Fi signal strength, look for how many lines appear in your device’s Wi-Fi symbol. The more lines, the stronger the connection. For a more precise measurement, use apps like AirPort Utility on an iPhone, Wi-Fi Analyzer on Android, or WifiInfoView on Windows and look for a dBm measurement (sometimes labeled as the RSSI). dBm…
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