Does Instagram Read Your Texts and Direct Messages?

It's easy to believe that Instagram spies on you, especially given the amount of personal information the app requests and users give permissions for. And doubly so because it's owned by Facebook, a company not known for its privacy rights. But is that paranoia talking? Does Instagram actually spy on you? Can Instagram read your
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Facebook Messenger and Instagram Direct Chats Won’t Be Encrypted Until 2022

Messenger and Instagram Direct are among the two most popular messaging services out there. Despite millions of people using them every day, Messenger and Instagram Direct are not really privacy-friendly as they do not end-to-end encrypt chats by default. Facebook has now promised that it will roll out end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Instagram Direct “in 2022 at
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Wi-Fi Direct: Windows Wireless File Transfer That’s Faster Than Bluetooth

Wireless data sharing has made rapid strides over the past few years. Thanks to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC, data can be moved from one device to another with little effort Windows 10 boasts of Wi-Fi Direct, a wireless connectivity system that helps to effortlessly hook devices up. Want to move data from PC to laptop?
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YouTube Kills Its Direct Messaging Feature

YouTube is killing its native messaging feature, which means you’ll no longer be able to send direct messages on YouTube. However, the chances are you’ve never actually messaged anyone on YouTube and weren’t even aware that YouTube Messages existed. In August 2017, YouTube introduced in-app messaging on Android and iOS. Then, later on, the same
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How to Check Instagram Direct Messages Online: 4 Ways

It’s simple to send direct messages to people on Instagram when using the official mobile app. However, if you prefer to use Instagram on anything other than your smartphone, you’ll find that the direct messaging feature isn’t supported on the website. Have no fear. In this article we’ve rounded up various ways for you to
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Why Wi-Fi Direct Isn’t as Secure as You Think

Transferring data between two devices is often a time consuming mess. Cables, unreliable Bluetooth connections, and significant patience are all part of our collective suffering. Fortunately, an alternative exists in the form of Wi-Fi Direct. Developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, Wi-Fi Direct promises to deliver the speed of a traditional Wi-Fi network. Two devices are
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