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Proton's Black Friday sale is already live: ditch Google with up to 70% off its VPN and 50% off unlimited plan
Proton has launched its Black Friday sale, offering significant discounts on its suite of privacy-focused services. Proton Unlimited is available with up to 70% off, including mail, calendar, cloud storage, and password management tools. Proton VPN is also discounted, with a 24-month plan offering substantial savings. These deals are presented as an attractive alternative to Google's services for users concerned about online privacy.
Morning Legal Briefs
Proton has launched an interactive map highlighting the rapid spread of age verification laws globally, raising concerns about the erosion of online privacy. The tool aims to inform users about the increasing implementation of these regulations.
An alleged member of a hacking group was caught, thanks to one hated Windows feature
A 19-year-old alleged member of the hacking group Scattered Spider, Peter Stokes, was arrested and reportedly incriminated by data from Microsoft's Windows Global Device Identifier (GDID) telemetry service. Despite using VPNs, the GDID logged information that law enforcement used to link Stokes to a machine involved in network intrusions and ransom payments totaling over $100 million. This incident has raised further concerns about user consent and data privacy related to Windows' tracking features.
Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot gets image generation
Proton has enhanced its Lumo chatbot with new image generation and editing capabilities. This update significantly expands the chatbot's functionality, allowing users to create and modify images.
If I had known how incredibly useful a NAS would be, I would've set one up a lot sooner
This guide details the process of setting up a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, focusing on the Ugreen NASync DXP4800 Pro. It covers selecting appropriate hard drives like Seagate IronWolf Pro, configuring the system, and utilizing software like Jellyfin and Tailscale for media serving and remote access. The author emphasizes the benefits of local data control over cloud services and the potential for a personalized home server.
D7VK 1.10 brings even more 2D upgrades for retro Direct3D games on Linux
D7VK version 1.10 has been released, offering further enhancements for running retro Direct3D games on Linux and SteamOS through Wine and Proton. This update focuses on improving 2D game performance by optimizing surface data copies and includes fixes for flickering issues, missing backgrounds, and various other rendering problems across a range of classic titles.
I spent a full week testing different VPNs and I'm changing my no-VPNs-while-gaming advice
A week-long test of various VPNs revealed that they can surprisingly improve online gaming performance by lowering ping and latency in some cases. While some VPNs like Windscribe and ExpressVPN showed direct ping reductions in Counter-Strike 2, others like NordVPN offered a good balance of minimal ping increase and robust features. Compatibility issues with games like Valorant were noted, but split tunneling offered a workaround.
Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open
Mozilla, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Stop Killing Games, along with other organizations, have released a joint statement urging UK policymakers to address the root causes of online harm rather than implementing broad internet restrictions. The groups argue that measures like mandatory age verification and access bans could undermine the open web, infringe on human rights, and negatively impact game preservation.
Evening Metaverse
The CEO of Proton argues that implementing age verification measures online would transform the internet into an identity checkpoint. This approach raises concerns about user privacy and the potential for increased surveillance.
Evening Metaverse
Proton is introducing a new feature that allows parents to reserve a child's email address before the child is born. This service aims to provide a secure and personalized email for children from birth.
Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox
Swiss company Proton has launched Proton Meet, a new end-to-end encrypted video conferencing service designed to compete with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The service allows anonymous participation and hosting for up to four users for free, with paid plans offering expanded features and participant limits. This launch is part of Proton's rebranding to Proton Workspace, aiming to offer a comprehensive suite of privacy-focused online tools.
Fair Play in 2026: Assessing the Reliability of Competitive Platforms - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
In 2026, the reliability of digital platforms is assessed through measurable factors like uptime, licensing transparency, and data protection. Smaller competitors must demonstrate strong technical standards and clear user policies to remain credible against dominant companies like Amazon and Google. Independent analysis, particularly in the iGaming space, and public disclosure of licensing and security audits are crucial for building user trust in a competitive market.