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Proton Pass File Attachments: Secure Encrypted Storage

Proton Pass adds secure file attachments, letting you save documents and files with your stored passwords and sensitive items securely.

Product Updates
Proton Pass File Attachments: Secure Encrypted Storage

Can You Be Disciplined for an Email Mistake at Work?

Email mistakes at work are common — but when do they lead to discipline? Here’s how employers judge intent, risk, and impact.

Email Etiquette
Can You Be Disciplined for an Email Mistake at Work?

Is Email Here to Stay?

Messaging apps didn’t replace email. Here’s why email still matters for identity, recovery, and trust online.

Email
Is Email Here to Stay?

Using YubiKey and Security Keys with Proton Pass (2FA Guide)

A practical guide to using YubiKey and other security keys with Proton Pass for stronger two-factor authentication.

Security and Privacy
Using YubiKey and Security Keys with Proton Pass (2FA Guide)

The History of Email: From ARPANET to the Modern Inbox

Email began as a simple way for researchers to leave messages on networked computers. Decades later, it remains one of the few communication systems that works across companies, countries, and devices — and still underpins much of our digital life.

Email History
The History of Email: From ARPANET to the Modern Inbox

Why I Moved My Blog from WordPress to Ghost

I didn’t leave WordPress for more features. I moved to Ghost for fewer moving parts, better performance, and a publishing setup that feels stable instead of constantly maintained.

Blogging Platforms
Why I Moved My Blog from WordPress to Ghost

Proton Mail: Privacy by Design, Not by Promise

Proton Mail isn’t built around features or marketing promises, but around limiting what the provider itself can see. This article explains how that model works, what it protects, and the trade-offs it makes explicit.

Email Providers
Proton Mail: Privacy by Design, Not by Promise

Gmail vs Proton Mail: Why I Switched for Privacy

After years using Gmail, I moved to Proton Mail. This isn’t a feature checklist — it’s why privacy and control mattered more to me.

Security and Privacy
Gmail vs Proton Mail: Why I Switched for Privacy

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