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!
What's wrong with the VPN? I've only read good things about it.
The Linux client is not great. The Android client can get weird about reconnecting automatically. Otherwise, it's been awesome and fast.
The Linux client has been great on desktop but laptop i have to kill the ipv6 leak protection uid now and again. Android is fine for me, never really had many issues. All in all, rather happy. Long time user.
I think it's a great service and certainly improves privacy and security. Although, there are articles and plenty of discussion online in regards to the pros/cons, VPN brands and weather a VPN is even effective. For me, it's another tool in the toolbox but I find it harder to get people to use a VPN than any of the other services but not directly because of Proton (speeds, re-connecting time, it's not a fix all solution -- none of which is really something that can be fixed)