How/Why I use Proton
How/Why I use Proton
I'm so glad to see Proton on lemmy! Hello!
Just wanted to add some activity here and explain why and how I use Proton. I've used Proton for years now but unfortunately never locked into the visionary plan when I could :(
- Email: Not only advanced security options but multi email support that is seamless. The filtering and interface is absolutely great compared to other options. Even the free version is better, just wish it had more storage.
- Drive: For backups and easily sharing files, recently the windows app came out so now I can access my PC files (securely) which is great but really wish there was a linux app too. But makes it super easy and much better than using Google Drive. For example I share a folder with a client and they can access the project files in virtually real-time.
- VPN: Although, I've seen my fair share of hate on it, it's better than using nothing and it's maintained my a top notch company. The Anti-ad/tracking/malware works great! With always on set, I often forget I'm even using a VPN. And at least now I know my ISP isn't snooping, always encrypted and it's added privacy!
- Pass: The newest service! It's really great, way better than the browser autofill I, and many others, typically use. I've completely swapped over to it. I wish you didn't ever have to access SimpleLogin for things but it's very new. I not only daily use notes but all my 2FA is setup thru it as well. Weather it be mobile or browser extension it's very stable!
Calendar is another great addition, I do use it for recurring reminders but I'm still stuck in 1990 using paper planners ☠️
With the new family plan, it's so much more affordable and I've been able to swap family over to the service as the free plan of only 500mb (1GB after steps) just isn't enough and paying for it has been the barrier. Considering I use it for hours every day for work and personal, it's been invaluable and I've never had any issues. I don't get any spam, my filters always work, it's clean and organized!
Highly recommended!
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I’m also a proton user and generally pretty happy. I’m not all in, but that’s principally because I’m not comfortable putting all my eggs in one basket.
@harsh3466 @KrisND as a guy with #ADHD, my eggs were in too many baskets and I needed to get them into one. I choose Proton because I didn’t want to use #Google anymore. I purchased a plan so I could use a custom domain. That allows me to move along at a moments notice if need be.
I can understand and appreciate that reasoning. I also use a custom domain so I'm not locked to Proton. It's a good way to go. I'm also with you on not using #Google anymore. I stay as far away from Google as possible.
@harsh3466 I was never fully satisfied with any of their products in the first place. Then they attempted to bully the Canadian government over some legislation and that was it. I don’t like bullies.
I never heard about that. Do you have a link I could check out to learn more? I tried searching, but I’m not sure I’m finding what you’re referring to.
@harsh3466 it looks like #Meta has joined them as well: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/google-canada-online-news-1.6892879