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- End-to End Encryption by default? ✅
- Multiple devices support? (¡phone(s) to desktop(s) encryption IS possible!) ✅
- Encrypted Calls? ✅
- Encrypted Video Calls? ✅
- Open Source? ✅
- Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire&hl=en
- And on github: https://github.com/wireapp
So I just found Wire last week, and it's awesome. I was super big on Telegram but there's a circlejerk here about "they're not secure bla blah" so I went ahead and tried every encrypted app. Signal is nice but only 1 device, super meh. I'm honestly still trying to find what's the catch with Wire and I can't find it. Works everywhere, and everything is encrypted. The UI is super clean and responsive, also.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire
If you use the website you don't even need to use a phone number to register. While using it on the mobile, just don't give it a contacts permission.
>Someone make a messaging app that isn't white, bubbly, and friendly and I might consider it.
Wire. Encypted, cross-platform and feature-rich, but looks simple and has a dark theme (in settings).
No but the Wire Secure Messenger app does have encrypted calling, and a voice changer that can be used when sending voice messages (not during calls). (Only for Wire to Wire users)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire&hl=en_US
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wire-secure-messenger/id930944768?mt=8
I'm not a big fan of the interface, sometimes it can be confusing, at least they tried to make something different. I still prefer Signal because of the SMS integration but on other platform it's not a plus. The encrypted multi-video calls is clearly the killer features but to be honest I do very few video call so I'm not going to push my regular contacts to use it now.
Edit: grrr never achieved link on mobile on first try.
Has anyone ever tried 'Wire'? It's an encrypted chat service, mostly for teams, but it is free for individuals to use. To me, it looks and works a lot better than other end to end chat apps. Since you only want to use it with your wife, why not give it a try?
Signal is just more secure. I don't think Telegram has unlimited cloud storage, it's limited to 1.5gb. Signal allows attachments up to 100mb, which is enough for me. Besides that, I find it cleaner and less bloated. Audio and video calling works well.
If you're after more features and larger groups, Wire or Threema will fit your requirements nicely. That said, Signal is also adding features all the time, it's just a little slower. But it's the golden standard for privacy and security. Even works in China sometimes unlike the other messengers.
Currently, wire is probably your best option since you run a Linux box.
Not knowing what type of phone you're using, this may not be the right link for you, but the android version works well.
Since you can sign up with an email instead of a phone number, it does have an edge over some of the other video call options out there.
It supposedly has an iOS version, but I've never used it on that os, so ymmv. I can say that on android and pc it works really well.
Edit: afaik, is only available for Ubuntu and debian variants. Works on mint for me just fine
Edit 2: their download page
Adding to the messenger list, Wire messenger. And it doesn't require a phone number to sign up (but you have to do that on desktop). As a plus, it's practically as secure as Signal.
I have a girlfriend too and I am using Wire ! ;)
Edit: Did a forget to say that it has crystal clear sound ?! And that it is open-source?!
After a long hunt of trying to find an all in one communications platform Skype-alternative for my family and friends, I recently settled on Wire.
The app interface is modern, and very easy to use for non-tech savvy people and it is consistent with it's desktop interface.
Some pros/cons:
Pros : * handles voice, video, messaging very well. I don't need to use separate apps * A great SMS alternative as it supports active gifs/emojis/in-line media previews/ sketches and tons other features. * secure communications * clearer, responsive video as evident of when mom's talks to relatives overseas daily compared to Skype * has a dark mode and send with enter key options (my fav options). * also have desktop versions with consistent layout. (a must have for me)
cons: * the method & interfaces of getting other people to sign up could use some work. The process is still not intuitive enough yet to where non techy person can figure it out on their own without you showing it to them. * don't have access to previous conversations from newly added devices. * because of its emphasis on security, I havent found a way to easily export/backup messages * can't delay sending of messages like in Textra.
Another honorable mention is Smart Task Launcher
This is a must have app for me to use a phone one handed since screen sizes keep getting bigger. It allows gestures and swipe-access to frequently used apps. Like Pie controls but better and without pie =(
Example:
here's what happens when I swipe from the middle left side of the screen: * right: a grid of my freq used apps * up: less freq, but important apps like, banking etc * down: notifications list * up-right: recent list * down-right: back button * hold down: screen off
You can also setup different gesture zones (hotspots) to do different things like having volume control when swiping up or down at the top left of the screen, while holding down to set to vibrate only. Use other automation apps like tasker/automagic / Nova Launcher to create shortcuts that smart task launcher will use to assign to a gesture.
Wire. You just need an email account.
well that changes a lot, lol.
perhaps Wire will fit your needs?
Wire is a secure messenger with many features and does not require a phone number to sign up.
A great alternative to Signal.
Is this the app you're talking about ?
On a scale from Whatsapp to Telegram, how private is it ?
Try Wire.
yeah, it's 128 members, see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire :-)
Thoughts on Wire?
I installed it when I first heard about it, but as you said, it's useless if no one else uses it!
Wire is pretty too.
Try Wire
Wire is what you're looking for.
r/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire Its first on the list
Die Webseite ist wie schon gesagt leider sehr unübersichtlich und stark auf Geschäftskunden ausgelegt. In den FAQ und in der Beschreibung der App steht, dass es für die Privatnutzung kostenlos ist.
Ausserdem ist es komplett open source, wer will kann sich also auch seinen eigenen Server dafür erstellen
Gday
Does the Remote person have
Video communications software on another computer , tablet or phone ?
eg.
Wire - https://wire.com/en/download/
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire
Do they have a spare USB stick or blank DVD + Burner ?
With the limited amount of information I would suggest
Using the current windows install and creating a plain text file with password/logins they use , list of software they use and grab two USB sticks
1st USB sticks or USB3 hdd to backup data
2nd USB stick to burn Linux ISO onto it using rufus/etc
Make sure you record all the hardware , eg onboard intel GT1000 lan etc incase linux doesnt auto pick it up
Also ask user what daily driver account user name and pass be
Find out region and location - eg USA / LA
Find out TIME ZONE
ask user if internet is direct into windows box or via Router (Cable/DSL/Fibre/etc)
ask user if using static ip or DHCP
check yourself current IP assigned and if user is using any DNS settings
So fast foward
Get user to talk to you on another device , eg google hangout , skype , wire , mumble, etc
and use teamviewer to take control of main pc
Often ive also used abiword or notepad to commicate to users via teamviewer to ask them questions while not on phone/voip/video chat
Once data backup and settings found out
burn iso onto stick
Get user to reboot and ask them to read out each promot and tell them what to press
Once OS installed, get them to install teamviwer
get id and pass code
fix up linux
That would be the way I would do it using my experince of fixing computers since 1988
Maybe other options exist , dunno
Wouldnt that be the logical approach ?
Other options would be get the person to goto a PC repair store or community lan event or linux user group that fix's pcs for free in that users region/country
I recommend Ubuntu Mate 17.10 for most cases if user fails to provide legit windows disc and legit serial
I'd recommend Wire over signal. They are in the process of making the server side open source https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wire&hl=en_GB
You can find screenshots in the Google Play store . Desktop/web version is very similar to the tablet version.
Try using Wire. It's made by the co-founder if skype and has e2ee video and voice calls along with regular messaging