Are messaging apps REALLY secure?
Person 1: My messenging app is more secure.
Person 2: No, MINE is!
Person 3: No way, I ONLY use Signal - it's the most secure!
Okay, ya'll are fired. What if I told you that NONE of the messaging apps you use are really, truly secure?
Sound crazy?
Well, it is. The encryption is as good as you're gonna get. The problem is the way it's used that actually matters...
Join me for a deep dive into the wonderful world of encryption!
Goodies from the Vid:
- Crypto 101 book download: https://crypto101.io
- AES on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard
- Is Telegram Safe? - https://clario.co/blog/is-telegram-safe/
- Diffie-Hellman diagram: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Explanation_of_secret_chats_(Telegram).png
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How to Activate Windows or Office permanently in 30 seconds
Using Microsoft software can be quite an adventure. It's especially fun when your previously activated copy of Windows or Office decides to de-activate itself!
Sometimes, the usual official routes of re-activation are useful. Other times, not so much... Isn't there a way to re-activate your legal copy of Windows EASILY?!
Why, yes, there is!
The Goods:
- Microsoft Activation Scripts web site: https://massgrave.dev/
- Downloadable MAS version on github: https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
More techie tips: https://scottiestech.info
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