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		godmode2019 on Jan 27, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Chrome extension to close Zoom/Notion tab... Why would you Install any of this spyware when you can just use the web version and know everything is sandboxed as good as a browser can offer.

forgotusername6 on Jan 27, 2023 | [–]

I suppose because there is a theory that a native application can provide a better video experience than webrtc. I've no idea whether that is true for zoom.

KyeRussell on Jan 27, 2023 | [–]

Because they don’t always do the same things? I’m assuming that as someone with this vocal a view, you seldom actually use the app if you can help it.

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