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  1. A year ago, Proton admitted to falling short in their commitment to open source. What has changed?

    This was posted a year ago, pointing out problems in open source app distribution. Proton responded with we have fallen short on this issue for some of our products, like Calendar. In most of these cases, the root cause is that we have planned or are already in flight with some serious codebase changes, which will…

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  2. Proton Browser (by acquiring Arc Browser or using Ladybird as the Foundation)

    Hey everyone, I am not asking for the Proton Browser to be created nor do I want to say that it shouldn’t be created in this post. I just wanted to give my two cents to the current situation. As most of you already know the Proton Browser that is supposedly coming will be based on chromium.

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  3. What's a good system for organizing emails with custom domains and SimpleLogin by account type?

    So I'm looking to de-google when BF deals drop for Proton Unlimited, but I'm conflicted on best practices to organize emails by account type or tier (see below). Ideally I would avoid vendor lock-in by bringing custom domains into SimpleLogin, but isn't that easy to connect in data leaks?

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  4. Proton Calendar Desktop Agenda view

    It would be nice if we had an agenda view on desktop app same as mobile but since we don't a workaround is to search for character " in the search bar and have an agenda view like.

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  5. How does the mail app's unsubscribe button differ from clicking the html link in an email? The latter will sometimes take me to a preferences page to tailor my subscription preferences. The button seems to just immediately unsubscribe? But from everything?

    Suppose what I'm asking is if I click the unsubscribe button at the top of the email client, does that unsubscribe me from all content from the sender? Just from that one specific message? I ask because if I instead click the HTML unsubscribe link in the email (usually at the bottom) then often I will be taken to a…

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  6. Lumo can now turn your ideas into creations

    Create documents, code, and web pages with Lumo’s canvas. Everything stays protected with zero-access encryption.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  7. Proton Meet now has waiting rooms and threaded chats (both end-to-end encrypted)

    Waiting rooms (paid plans) Turn it on when setting up the meeting, and everyone except the host waits to be admitted. The host sees who’s waiting and can admit, deny, or admit everyone at once. Admission happens at the encryption layer, because Meet uses MLS, and people in the waiting room aren’t in the MLS group, so…

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  8. Meta ordered to pay $25 billion over Cambridge Analytica privacy case

    A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their data. What the Cambridge Analytica ruling means.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  9. Rules / Recommendations when switching from 25yo Gmail address to Proton?

    I have recently "deGoogled" my existence and am using Proton Mail. For others that have made the switch, what do you recommend I do with all of my accounts, services, and subscriptions that are currently tied to my old Gmail address?

    Proton Mail on Reddit · · Proton Mail
  10. Manage team access easily with new Admin roles and SCIM for groups

    Proton now supports admin roles and SCIM for groups, enabling you to manage organizational access easily and more securely.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  11. The best private browsers, tested

    Compare Firefox, LibreWolf, Brave, Vivaldi, and Zen for privacy, fingerprinting protection, Google independence, and everyday usability.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  12. Data brokers are selling your profile. Here’s how to use the GDPR to stop them.

    Data brokers build profiles from your clicks, apps, and forms. See which GDPR rights give you controls and how to use them.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  13. How to set up a shared drive that stays organized as your team grows

    Here are some practical tips for setting up a shared drive with clear folders, sensible permissions, and a simple cleanup plan.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  14. Google’s selfie video sign-in puts your face on its servers

    Google lets you sign in with a selfie video it stores on its servers. Here's what it means for AI training, government access and age checks.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  15. Security incident logs: How to create logs that satisfy GDPR and regulators

    Learn how to create a security incident log that supports GDPR records, ICO decisions, insurance claims, and credential access reviews.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  16. Third-party vendor risk management: How to assess and monitor your supply chain security

    What is vendor risk management? Learn how to assess third-party vendor risk, tier suppliers, and control access, and get our checklist.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail
  17. How to prepare for a cyber insurance assessment: What underwriters check and how to qualify

    What do cyber insurance underwriters check? See which controls you need, the evidence to prepare, and get our cyber insurance checklist.

    Proton Mail · · Proton Mail

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