Linux..
I have both NordVPN and ProtonVPN.
Proton, I am using Protonmail, ProtonPass, and ProtonVPN.. but the VPN is slow as frozen molasses. I only added the VPN because it was part of a package that included the other 2 services.
I have contacted Proton to ask about packages without the VPN, but they said the only other option is to pay for the packages individually.
As soon as this is up, I will drop the VPN and continue with ProtonMail and possibly continue with ProtonPass.
I have been paying for ProtonMail for several years, and it is an excellent service, so I will definitely keep it.
NordVPN is a very good VPN service that I will be keeping (I have used it for several years).
It is fast and reliable (except it can be a PITA to set up on Linux, but runs good once it is set up).
It is very simple on Windows, and also great.
Both ProtonMail and NordVPN have good customer service. They will reply by email within a day or 2 to any issues you may be having, and do follow-ups.
For multi-factor authentication, I am using DUO. It can be confusing to set up (especially if you are wanting to use it for the same account on separate devices (like phone and tablet), but it is good and simple (and it isn’t MS, Google, etc..).
“I am using Protonmail, ProtonPass, and ProtonVPN.. but the VPN is slow as frozen molasses.”
I just tested Proton VPN. My speed was 102mbs. Turned off Proton, and speed was 115mbs.
Proton is in Switzerland. They have a righteous political agenda to provide free VPN for people in oppressive nations like China. That try to limit the sites you can access.
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Proton, a Swiss-based internet privacy company, has indeed taken a strong stance against online censorship and is actively working to provide free VPN access to people in countries with restrictive internet policies.
Proton’s Anti-Censorship Initiative
Proton VPN has launched a significant initiative to combat election manipulation and censorship in various countries:
They are offering free VPN servers in countries with a history of censorship or political interference for two weeks before elections and one week after5.
This initiative aims to ensure that people can access accurate information before going to the polls5.
The company is utilizing its Smart Routing technology to provide VPN servers in countries where legal protections or infrastructure might be insufficient5.
Advanced Anti-Censorship Features
Proton VPN has developed several advanced features to counteract sophisticated censorship attempts:
Alternative routing: Routes connections through third-party services unlikely to be blocked5.
Smart Protocol: Detects local VPN censorship and switches to harder-to-block protocols5.
Stealth VPN protocol: Disguises VPN connections as standard internet traffic5.
VPN Accelerator: Maintains fast browsing speeds when connected to distant servers5.
Proton’s Mission and Structure
Proton’s commitment to privacy and digital freedom is deeply rooted in its origins and structure:
Founded in 2014 by scientists who met at CERN, Proton aims to build an internet where privacy is the default6.
The company is operated by Proton AG, a Swiss corporation whose primary