About Paul O’Brien - The Email Guy

Hi, I’m Paul O’Brien, a tech enthusiast, productivity geek, and The Email Guy. I write independent, clear-spoken reviews and guides on email services, inbox tools, privacy technology, and how to get more out of the software you use every day.

For decades, email has been the backbone of how we communicate, from business to personal messages, yet it’s one of the least understood technologies most of us rely on. I started this site to demystify email, explain how different providers handle privacy and security, and help you choose the tools that really work for your life and work.

Before this blog, I spent many years building and working with SaaS tools, developing customer-facing applications, and helping organisations streamline communications. Along the way, I became deeply interested in how email works, how it should work, and how it often doesn’t.

Today, when I’m not experimenting with email providers or testing productivity apps, I work as a civil servant, and still make plenty of time to write about technology that helps people communicate smarter and more securely.

What You’ll Find Here

On this site you’ll discover:

• Independent email reviews - from mainstream providers to privacy-first services.
• Email guides & tutorials - clear walkthroughs on setup, security, and inbox optimisation.
• Tech & productivity insights - thoughtful takes on tools, workflows, and online privacy.
• Practical tips - real-world advice you can actually use.

Everything here is written from my perspective and experience, no corporate spin, no jargon, no hype.

Why This Site Exists

Email is everywhere, but so much of the advice online is either too technical or too shallow to be useful. My goal is simple:

Make technology clearer, more useful, and more empowering — one email at a time.

Whether you’re choosing a new inbox, tightening your privacy settings, or just trying to get less spam, you’re in the right place.

Let’s Stay Connected

Have a question or a topic you’d like me to cover?

✉️ Email: hello@paulobrien.com

🐦 X (formerly Twitter): @pwob

🌐 Social web: @index@paulobrien.com

Thanks for reading — and welcome to a better inbox.

— Paul O’Brien, The Email Guy