Techlore Surveillance Report RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!
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Jan 27, 2024 Comparison between RCS and SMS configurations for messaging safely, beginner running tips, thoughts on PopOS as a Linux-based OS, dislike for PE teachers who don't prepare students for running, difficulties of learning the violin, preference for electronic instruments, discussions on music preferences, and security risks of using Bluetooth keyboards in public spaces.
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Prefer Encrypted RCS, Fall Back To VoIP Or Signal
- Use RCS (Google Messages) when encryption is your priority to get end-to-end protection where available.
- Use a VoIP SMS number or Signal for non-RCS contacts to avoid unencrypted carrier SMS.
Choose Based On Threat Model, Not Just Features
- Threat model drives your choice: avoid Google if your goal is to stop their data collection, prefer Google if you want encryption now.
- Google may still collect metadata even with hashing, so weigh metadata exposure versus content encryption.
Start Running Slow And Build Consistency
- Beginner runners should run mostly at comfortable effort and avoid going too fast at first.
- Build consistency, be patient, and let your body adapt over months rather than pushing hard immediately.