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New to Telegram? Start here. The basics, the differences with other apps, and the privacy you actually have.
- 001 Apr 26, 2026Comparison
Channels vs groups vs bots vs Mini Apps — when to use what
A simple decision guide for new Telegram users: the four main surfaces, what each is for, and how to pick the right one in any situation.
7 min - 002 Apr 26, 2026Playbook
Find good channels and stop following bad ones
A practical method for discovering Telegram channels that actually inform you, vetting them quickly, and unfollowing the ones eating your attention without giving anything back.
8 min - 003 Apr 26, 2026Field guide
Privacy on Telegram — what's actually private (and what isn't)
An honest, non-paranoid guide to what Telegram can and can't see, who else can see what, how Secret Chats actually work, and the privacy settings that matter most.
11 min - 004 Apr 26, 2026Comparison
Telegram Premium — is it worth it?
An honest, feature-by-feature breakdown of Telegram Premium in 2026 — what each perk actually does, who needs it, who doesn't, and what to skip if you upgrade.
8 min - 005 Apr 26, 2026Field guide
What Telegram actually is in 2026 (and what it isn't)
If you're new to Telegram, here's an honest tour of what makes it different from WhatsApp, Discord, Signal, and iMessage — what it does well, what it doesn't, and what's free vs paid.
9 min - 006 Apr 26, 2026Playbook
Your first hour on Telegram
A step-by-step setup for someone installing Telegram for the first time — phone number, profile, privacy, finding people, joining your first channel and group, customizing the app.
10 min