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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

A smartphone is infinitely more secure than relying on a SIM card not being compromised. A little social engineering can get you access to receive a text as the link isn’t even controlled by you but a third party. An app on your phone is likely secured by a pin/biometric, and a password/pin/biometric, both controlled by you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

yup. if you have or care to have a smartphone. having a smartphone or even a cell phone should not be some sort of requirement live in society.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

Oh cmon, you can get a smartphone literally for free these days. And yes, having a cell phone of some type is pretty much a requirement to live in the 23rd century. Even if you are just communicating over free McDonalds wifi (no shame, been there done that) you pretty much need a smart phone in the modern world.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Whoops, lmao. Obviously I meant the 21st century. Definitely not a time traveler.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Too bad. I was hoping to get some hot stock tips.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

its not the cost. I hate them. I use my laptop on wifi.