What would be the better option for privacy. Logging into my windows partition and using zoom just for class logging right back out or install zoom on my linux partition?

  • HumanPerson@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    First, I would recommend posting this in a privacy community instead, as linux isn’t just for privacy. I don’t like to give comments correcting people without proposing a solution, so I would say just running it in your browser with uBlock Origin and maybe a random user agent switcher if zoom lets you. Also clear your cookies when you are done. If you really want full privacy then just use tor browser for it.

    Edit: Also use a burner account that you create while using tor.

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      1 year ago

      If you really want full privacy then just use tor browser for it.

      Can you actually have a fast enough connection for Zoom through Tor?

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        If you use YOUR login to participate in Zoom via Tor, then Zoom already knows who you are, regardless of HOW you access it

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            I answered that using Tor defeats the purpose.
            Depending one nodes you use one day you may have great connection, the other it may be really crappy