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Confident Computing #846 - What's Up with WhatsApp Terms of Service?

This week's articles & videos

WhatsApp made a mistake, and suddenly the world took notice. No, it wasn't a technology error, it was simple communication: they announced new terms of service, and confused the heck out of their users.

Many people abandoned WhatsApp, either because they misunderstood the message, or they finally realized who owns WhatsApp.

Your friends at Facebook.

What's Up with WhatsApp Terms of Service? goes into the whole kerfuffle in more detail, including whether you should switch, and if so, to what?

Also this week:

  • The biggest risk to your privacy? You can probably guess.
  • Backing up photos: you need never lose those irreplaceable memories.
  • Spend money online? Concerned about your credit card? I may have a solution for you. (I know it's a solution for me.)

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This Week's Featured Article

What

What's Up with WhatsApp Terms of Service?
A kerfuffle over privacy and perceptions

WhatsApp announced privacy policy changes requiring your agreement to continue using it. Has anything really changed?

https://askleo.com/129276

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed
It's probably not who, or what, you think

The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed
We worry a lot about privacy, but our concerns are often misplaced. Fortunately, the biggest risk to our personal privacy is right under our nose.
https://askleo.com/27036

How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take
Your photos are irreplaceable

How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take
Follow these steps to avoid losing precious and irreplaceable memories.
https://askleo.com/16005

Shop Online Safely: My Choice for the Best Free Virtual Credit Card
A great technique for protecting your money

Shop Online Safely: My Choice for the Best Free Virtual Credit Card
Virtual credit cards are a great tool to help protect yourself when shopping online. After using a service for well over a year, I have a recommendation.
https://askleo.com/128848

How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default
Plus the one setting you MUST change for security

How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default

https://askleo.com/4884

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How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default

Windows File Explorer does not display details by default but rather a simple view of files on your machine that is not secure. Change the display details settings as soon as you can.
https://youtu.be/Pr9MPmnAl9U

My Choice for the Best Free Virtual Credit Card

Virtual credit cards are a great tool to help protect yourself when shopping online. After using a service for well over a year, I have a recommendation for the best free virtual credit card.
https://youtu.be/iDpuXAReJIs

What's Up with WhatsApp Terms of Service?

WhatsApp announced terms of service and privacy policy changes requiring your agreement to continue using it. Has anything really changed?
https://youtu.be/JYgrCH4Ztqk

How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take

Follow these steps to back up photos and avoid losing precious and irreplaceable memories.
https://youtu.be/QILR-Q00A1E

The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed

We worry a lot about privacy, but our concerns are often misplaced. Fortunately, the biggest risk to your privacy is right under your nose.
https://youtu.be/6Hl1sjIBL3s

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