Paul O'Brien

I still care deeply about email privacy — but I recently moved my primary inbox from Proton Mail to Fastmail. Here’s why the trade-offs finally tipped.

A deep dive into ForwardEmail.net — how domain-level routing, security, and automation work before messages reach an inbox.

The address you see in an email isn’t always the one that actually sent it. Behind every message are multiple “from” identities — each with a different technical role. Understanding them explains spam checks, bounces, and why email authentication exists at all.

From basic TLS protection to systems where even the provider can’t read your messages, this guide explains what real email security actually involves — and where marketing often blurs the line.

Most people reuse passwords without realising the risk. One breach can unlock dozens of accounts. Here’s how password managers, email aliases, and backup codes close that gap.

Data breaches don’t just leak passwords — they expose email addresses that quietly tie together your digital life. Here’s how Have I Been Pwned helps you understand the risk.

Gmail didn’t become the world’s default inbox by accident. This piece explores how scale, design, and ecosystem beat privacy-first ideals.

Fastmail in 2026 is a paid, standards-first email service built for portability, reliability, and long-term control — not encryption maximalism or platform lock-in.