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I use an extension to do the opposite: redirect me to the web version without having to navigate the dark UI designed to trick me to download the app. https://

I use an extension to do the opposite: redirect me to the web version without having to navigate the dark UI designed to trick me to download the app. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/xoom-redirector/ocabkmapohekeifbkoelpmppmfbcibna https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/xoom-redirector/oc...

kibwen 4y ago
Indeed. Nobody should be using the desktop versions of these apps.
- michaelmior 4y ago
  That's a pretty strong statement. I prefer the desktop app for Zoom. It works better for me and has more features. Why shouldn't I use it?
  - jeffbee 4y ago
    It runs as a privileged daemon and has a history of grave security problems.
    - michaelmior 4y ago
      It's possible to install Zoom without any admin privileges on macOS. https://uhlcithelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6352875848083-How-to-Install-Zoom-for-MacOS-Without-Administrative-Privileges- https://uhlcithelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/63528758480...
  - imranq 4y ago
    I'm guessing privacy issues. After it was revealed how much data TikTok collects even after an Apple review, all apps should be treated with some level of personal scrutiny
    - michaelmior 4y ago
      That's fair. Although I think it's reasonable for some users to decide that the risk vs reward tradeoff is acceptable.
  - williamvds 4y ago
    Zoom is an Electron app, meaning it effectively bundles Google Chrome, meaning it should work in any modern browser. My commom thought when I have to use such apps is: why can't I just use this in the browser? In some cases it's somewhat reasonable, perhaps you need global hotkeys for some reason. In other cases the rationale it not clear. Worse, some inexplicably remove features from the web app that are available in the bundled Electron app. I'd much rather leave these apps in my browser sandbox, than give them greater access to my system than they truly need.
    - michaelmior 4y ago
      I still don't get the same features I get from the app. And that's fine that others prefer not to use it. I'm just a little confused why the parent comment suggests no one should use it.
      - williamvds 4y ago
        If I had to guess the parent commenter's rationale, they probably want people to boycott usage of such Electron apps. In the hopes that these companies would stop making them and pushing them onto their users.
    - lytedev 4y ago
      I thought Zoom's desktop app was Qt?
      - autophagian 4y ago
        You are correct.

kibwen 4y ago

Indeed. Nobody should be using the desktop versions of these apps.

michaelmior 4y ago
That's a pretty strong statement. I prefer the desktop app for Zoom. It works better for me and has more features. Why shouldn't I use it?
- jeffbee 4y ago
  It runs as a privileged daemon and has a history of grave security problems.
  - michaelmior 4y ago
    It's possible to install Zoom without any admin privileges on macOS. https://uhlcithelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6352875848083-How-to-Install-Zoom-for-MacOS-Without-Administrative-Privileges- https://uhlcithelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/63528758480...
- imranq 4y ago
  I'm guessing privacy issues. After it was revealed how much data TikTok collects even after an Apple review, all apps should be treated with some level of personal scrutiny
  - michaelmior 4y ago
    That's fair. Although I think it's reasonable for some users to decide that the risk vs reward tradeoff is acceptable.
- williamvds 4y ago
  Zoom is an Electron app, meaning it effectively bundles Google Chrome, meaning it should work in any modern browser. My commom thought when I have to use such apps is: why can't I just use this in the browser? In some cases it's somewhat reasonable, perhaps you need global hotkeys for some reason. In other cases the rationale it not clear. Worse, some inexplicably remove features from the web app that are available in the bundled Electron app. I'd much rather leave these apps in my browser sandbox, than give them greater access to my system than they truly need.
  - michaelmior 4y ago
    I still don't get the same features I get from the app. And that's fine that others prefer not to use it. I'm just a little confused why the parent comment suggests no one should use it.
    - williamvds 4y ago
      If I had to guess the parent commenter's rationale, they probably want people to boycott usage of such Electron apps. In the hopes that these companies would stop making them and pushing them onto their users.
  - lytedev 4y ago
    I thought Zoom's desktop app was Qt?
    - autophagian 4y ago
      You are correct.