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Signal will exit Sweden rather than dilute message security – Computerworld
The CEO of Signal said Tuesday that the service will leave Sweden rather than comply with a rule that will require vendors to capture all secure messages and save a plain text copy, in case authorities later want to subpoena that data. But the issue goes far beyond one secure messaging company and one government’s regulators. The European Union is…
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X now blocks Signal contact links, flags them as malicious
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is now blocking links to “Signal.me,” a URL used by the Signal encrypted messaging to share your account info with another person. According to BleepingComputer’s tests and other users’ reports, attempting to post Signal.me links via public posts, direct messages, or profile bios receive error messages citing spam or malware risks. “This request looks…
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X is blocking links to Signal
X users are currently unable to post links to Signal.me, which are used to quickly and securely send direct messages to Signal users. A variety of failure notifications are being reported when X users attempt to post Signal links on the platform, some of which identify the blocked message as containing spam, harmful content, or malicious activity. When my colleague…
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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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