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Surveillance Report

RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!

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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Quick takeaways

  • Prioritize encryption for messaging if privacy is a concern, using RCS as the main SMS option.
  • Beginner runners should start slow, focus on running at a comfortable pace, and allow the body to adapt over time.

Deep dives

Comparison of SMS and RCS for privacy and security

The podcast discusses the pros and cons of using Google Messages with encrypted RCS vs using a basic SMS application like FOSify SMS Messenger. The hosts recommend prioritizing encryption if privacy is a concern and suggest using RCS as the main SMS option, along with a separate voice over IP client for non-RCS messages. They also mention the importance of defining one's threat model and considering the trade-offs between privacy and security.

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