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Proton launches privacy-first alternative to Excel and Google Sheets

Proton launches privacy-first alternative to Excel and Google Sheets - Lemmy.zip

> Swiss company Proton is further expanding its productivity suite. In addition to an email service, calendar, VPN, password manager, and drive, Proton Sheets is now available. It is an alternative to Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, an increasingly important advantage as countries take sovereignty more seriously.

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danc4498 Dec 4

Do we like Proton? I never know which VPN company I can truly trust.

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Spacehooks Dec 4

Not even sure anymore. Ceo recently said Trump is great.

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illi Dec 4

This is not completely fair or true statement - though it is not too far from truth.

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Spacehooks Dec 4

Proton Mail has long positioned itself as an apolitical company, dedicated solely to safeguarding user privacy. That’s why many were surprised when CEO Andy Yen posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the political landscape in the U.S. had shifted, stating, “10 years ago, Republicans were the party of big business and Dems stood for the little guys, but today the tables have completely turned.”

This was earlier this year. So sure its up to interpretation.

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illi Dec 4

I remember there being a little more to it, but I don’t have receipts. They did fairly reasonable PR explanation which lowered my concern a little - but some doubts stayed with me for sure.

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Spacehooks

I recall him saying he was not american so it doesnt matter what he said. Which annoyed me cause then why open mouth?

That being said its more than understand the ceo is not the only voice in company and it was January 2025 so I may have outdated information if this stance is even relevant.