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Any good Telegram alternative? (lemm.ee)

submitted 2 months ago by TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I tried SimpleX but the VPN kill switch on my phone prevents syncing with my computer.

I use telegram primarily as a note taking app with sync features.

Occasionally I send files to friends, so having easy set up for tech illiterate would be great.

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[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

Honestly? For that limited use, there's really no need to switch.

However, if you're willing to do a little extra effort, Join, by joao apps can do what you're wanting. The notes is easy as pie. Sending files to your own devices is easy. Then you just need a different file sharing method for others.

It's not a 1:1 replacement, obviously, but sending files via email, or other methods, when it's only occasional isn't something that needs to be part of a messenger service that you aren't primarily using for messages in the first place. Keeping all your eggs in one basket isn't always as good.