I’ve been using PCs long enough to know that the widely adopted way of doing things isn’t always the best or most secure. Recently I’ve found that to be the case with my email accounts.

I switched from Gmail to Proton mail on a whim and now I’m very glad I did. Here are the five key benefits I now enjoy with Proton mail.

1. Proton has anonymous sign-up

At no stage during the sign-up process for Proton’s free-tier account was I ever asked for any credentials, like my name, birth date, or my gender. That level of anonymity is great for keeping your personal identity safe and secure. Gmail, on the other hand, asks for more information, some of which feels a tad intrusive.

2. Proton offers custom domains

While creating my free username at Proton mail, I got the option of selecting one o

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