Can kids use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp? Leo Laporte explains why some of these platforms restrict users to 13 years and older and what options you have as a parent who wants to use a private messaging app to communicate with your kids. 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte">Leo Laporte</a> 
Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy">https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy</a>
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Can kids use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp? Leo Laporte explains why some of these platforms restrict users to 13 years and older and what options you have as a parent who wants to use a private messaging app to communicate with your kids. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

Can kids use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp? Leo Laporte explains why some of these platforms restrict users to 13 years and older and what options you have as a parent who wants to use a private messaging app to communicate with your kids. 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leo Laporte</a> 
Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy</a>
Sponsor:<ul>
<li><a href="http://LastPass.com/twit" rel="noopener noreferrer">LastPass.com/twit</a></li>
</ul>

ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use?

Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy!

Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use?