#1125 - End-to-End Encryption Was Removed From Instagram. Should You Care?
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End-to-End Encryption Was Removed From Instagram. Should You Care?
You probably weren't using it anyway (even if you thought you were).
Instagram just killed its encrypted DMs. But here's the real story: most people never had it turned on to begin with. If you care about keeping your conversations private, I'll share which apps I recommend.
Read: End-to-End Encryption Was Removed From Instagram. Should You Care?
How Do I Update Drivers on My Computer?
First, make sure you need to.
Device drivers are behind-the-scenes software that make your hardware work. I'll discuss the right way to update drivers and explain why to avoid driver update services.
Why Won't My Computer Wake Up From Sleep?
A common issue, even after all this time.
Your computer goes to sleep just fine, but waking it up? Sometimes it comes back without a hitch. Other times, the screen stays dark and nothing works. I'll discuss why sleep mode can be unreliable and what you can do about it.
You Can't Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online
Copies. So many copies.
The moment you hit Post, copies of what you shared start spreading. Marking it private won't stop it. Deleting it won't fix it. I'll describe what happens to everything you put online, and why it matters.
Read: You Can't Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online
Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data, and That's Okay
Encryption may not work the way you think it does. And that's okay.
There's a surprising and counterintuitive technique related to how some encryption tools work: your password is not what locks your data. I'll describe what keeps your data secure and why changing your password doesn't always mean re-encrypting all your data.
Read: Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data, and That's Okay
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You Can't Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online
The moment you hit Post, copies of what you shared start spreading. Marking it private won't stop it. Deleting it won't fix it. I'll describe what really happens to everything you put online, and why it matters.
Watch: You Can't Un-Ring a Bell: What Really Happens to Your Data When You Post Anything Online
Why Won't My Computer Wake Up From Sleep?
Your computer goes to sleep just fine, but waking it up? Sometimes it comes back without a hitch. Other times, the screen stays dark and nothing works. I'll discuss why sleep mode can be unreliable and what you can do about it.
Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data and That's Ok
There's a surprising and counterintuitive technique related to how some encryption tools work: your password is not what locks your data. I'll describe what keeps your data secure and why changing your password doesn't always mean re-encrypting all your data.
Watch: Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data and That's Ok
End-to-End Encryption Was Removed From Instagram. Should You Care?
Instagram just killed its encrypted DMs. But here's the real story: most people never had it turned on to begin with. If you care about keeping your conversations private, I'll share which apps I recommend.
Watch: End-to-End Encryption Was Removed From Instagram. Should You Care?
How Do I Update Drivers on My Computer?
Device drivers are behind-the-scenes software that make your hardware work. I'll discuss the right way to update drivers and explain why to avoid driver update services.
