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Chrome Sync is also client-side encrypted, you just need to set the sync password. Settings -> You and Google -> Sync and Google Services -> Encryption options
by yencabulator 3y ago
Chrome Sync is also client-side encrypted, you just need to set the sync password.
Settings -> You and Google -> Sync and Google Services -> Encryption options
- Vinnl 3y agoSomewhat relevant: https://palant.info/2023/08/29/chrome-sync-privacy-is-still-very-bad/ https://palant.info/2023/08/29/chrome-sync-privacy-is-still-...
- yencabulator 3y agoGoogle uses some dark patterns in the UX, yes. It's still weird to me that GP says "The most compelling reason to use Firefox Sync is that it is client-side encrypted" when that's table stakes for any browser sync engine I know of.
- ParetoOptimal 3y agoBecause them making encryption the default rather than obscuring encryption options with dark patterns strongly signals they aren't trying to trick you into handing over private data for their profit.