They specifically requested desktop
I do agree tho
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And I would specifically suggest they sign in to desktop applications with Amber.
They can use Amber to sign in to both mobile and desktop applications. To my knowledge there's not a browser extension that can do the same and it would be two cumbersome anyways.
✅ Mnemonic backup.
✅ Less attack surface with only 1 app.
✅ Simple profile, app & permission management.
Starting a beginner off any other way is setting them up for failure. Imagine putting effort into a npub just to have your key compromised in 10 years after gaining 1 million followers.
Once again I'm with you
But you'd be surprised by the amount of folks that refuse to put anything on their mobile device because its a work phone. These people demand desktop-only apps/webapps/extensions/etc.
I was surprised as well
Tell them to use the old one they have in their junk drawer.
S*** if they pay for shipping I'll just give them one.