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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[-] simonweiss@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I know that habit of using messenger app for notes :) Try [matrix] using Element or SchildiChat. It's e2eencrypted and federated, and even supports markdown formatting in messages. Also some Slack features are included. The only issue for non-techy person might be verifying sessions - just be sure to use the same client on all devices.

[-] Tellore@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Sorry for a bit of off-topic, but for a note taking app I suggest checking out Amplenote (there is a free plan for browser and mobile apps). I discovered it recently and it's quite a life changer for me. Proper tag system for notes is a killer feature.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago

There are lots of options. Why are you using a chat app for note taking?

Couldn't you just get a markdown note app that syncs with something like syncthing?

[-] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago

I don't know their exact use case, but I use it a lot to save links. They can be saved very quick to the saved messages "chat".

However, recently I got a new phone and now the Matrix client is also opening quickly, instead of taking 10+ seconds, so I'll switch to sending them to a private room with me being the only participant.
But! I think Markor (from F-droid) also allows sharing arbitrary text to a file, so that could work too. A chat app may be better, though, because it records exact timestamps, and always records linksas a distinct message, so it may be more suitable for your own automated processing later.

[-] TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

If I want to share something with a friend, I can invite them to note chats or bulk forward files. Messages are separate, I can forward individual message rather than all messages. It's more continent than notes apps I've tried.

[-] clot27@lemm.ee -1 points 2 months ago

None Signal is shit

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