Troy has been promoting Smart Mail as a secure option to Gmail. As we all know, changing email addresses can be a pain. I have been using Go Daddy for many years. How does Go Daddy stack up?

Been using Gmail in Outlook for probably close to 20 years never had an issue. Most of the SPAM gets caught in the Spam Filter. The few that don’t I simply delete

Hello @jorom I haven’t used GoDaddy but I would definitely check your privacy settings and set those to the strongest privacy possible if you care about that. Some people don’t and I completely understand that. Here is a link for that - https://www.godaddy.com/legal/agreements/cookie-policy As I …

I never had any issues with GMail either. I switched because I wanted a private email service. Some don’t care about privacy and their free options will suit them just fine.

I run my PC with Surfshark. Doesn’t that keep me safe?

A VPN can’t do anything regarding the emails on free services like GMail. They can still scan your emails and sell your data to ad companies, etc. because your emails reside on their servers.

I have a full security package of Security apps from Proton. One of those is encrypted e:mail. Very easy to switch from gmail within the setup options. Also has aliases. I do use the paid version to access the added features like aliases. [image] Proton Mail: Get a free email account with …

I think my first email ever was MSN and I deleted it first of the year because I’d get 50-75 SPAM emails a day and it got overwhelming to glance through SPAM for real emails that snuck in there. Gone! I’ve had no issues with GMAIL ever but keep seeing Proton, Smart Mail etc. as far more secure opti…

I got the Proton free option and now have an alias email to be used when I need it.

I just set one up too. Free is my favorite price.

I de googled last year and it was the best choice I made. Gmail is free but you are the product. In other words you pay with your privacy. My google account got hacked one too many times. Personally I use Proton and use aliases for subscriptions and others.

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What about Go Daddy email as a safer option?

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