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Secure copy vs YakYak

A side-by-side look at Secure copy and YakYak. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Secure copy

Secure copy

Security & Privacy

Secure Copy (SCP) is a network protocol used to securely transfer files between a local and a remote host or between two remote hosts. It uses SSH for data transfer and provides the same authentication and same level of security as SSH.

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YakYak

YakYak

Social & Communications

YakYak is an open-source desktop chat client for Google Hangouts. It is available on Linux, Windows, and macOS. YakYak allows users to chat with their Google contacts without using the web browser.

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