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Proton’s growing ecosystem makes ditching Google way less painful
Proton is building the privacy-focused ecosystem Google never will
Google’s ecosystem is an integral part of my daily life, with Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and Google Photos playing a crucial role. As I notice myself hopelessly locked into its ecosystem, I’m concerned about my data and privacy. When I looked around for alternatives, Proton emerged as one of the strongest contenders.
