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The full guide to switching from big US tech to supporting more ethical and EU-based companies! (Redone with OSs added) (lemmy.world)

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[–] VolumetricShitCompressor 3 points 2 months ago (32 children)

How good is Proton as a paid all-in-one solution for e-mail, calendar, and cloud storage?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (13 children)

@VolumetricShitCompressor

Technically speaking, it's good. But 2 questions:

Do you need end-to-end encrypted emails and cloud storage?
If not, you may find cheaper alternatives (if cost is a thing for you). :)

[–] VolumetricShitCompressor 1 points 2 months ago (12 children)

What would be those alternatives? My main point would be to get away from microsoft with my mail and a somewhat sizable cloud storage (0,5-1 TB).

What about kSuite? Are they better?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

@VolumetricShitCompressor

Between Proton & kSuite, both are good, you just need to compare prices and features. :)

Both have beautiful and modern interfaces - you can create a free account on both to test.

Both companies offer very different services from each other included in their suite, e.g., Proton has a VPN and Password Manager, while Infomaniak offer video call, transfer of large files, office online etc.

It also depends on whether you read your emails in a mobile app, browser or email client and the importance you attach to E2E encryption.

[–] VolumetricShitCompressor 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So E2E encryption would be Proton and accessing mails on mobile apps would be kSuite, right?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

@VolumetricShitCompressor

E2E encryption would be Proton, but you can use Proton Mail through their official app on mobile.

The main "problem" with Proton is usually related to using an e-mail client like Thunderbird, AppleMail, or Outlook to receive Proton e-mails on your desktop.

If you want to use Proton e-mail on Outlook or Thunderbird on desktop, you need to install Proton Bridge. This program will run automatically in the background. This is what handles the encryption and decryption of your emails as they enter and leave your computer. (it eliminates the complexity associated with manual encryption tools)

Since Proton Bridge is made for desktop, the only supported way to use Proton Mail *on smartphones* is through the official Proton Mail app.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

@ueeu @VolumetricShitCompressor Am trying out Infomaniak’s ksuite and kdrive services at the moment. So far, so good. It’s a pretty solid alternative to Google Docs and Drive in my opinion - also has a Calendar.