TechView 001: Fastmail

Features that quietly outperform the big players

In this week’s (inaugural) TechView post, I explore why Fastmail has become my go-to email provider: a privacy-first, ad-free, independently owned platform that respects your inbox and your intelligence. From its roots in Melbourne to its modern-day masked email magic, Fastmail proves that you don’t need to trade convenience for control.

I’ll break down:

• Fastmail’s history and indie ethos

• Why its privacy model matters (and how it compares to Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and Proton Mail)

• Features that quietly outperform the big players

• A side-by-side comparison chart

• A few jokes at the expense of surveillance capitalism

If you’ve ever wanted an email service that doesn’t read over your shoulder—or sell your data to the highest bidder—this one’s for you!

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