Proton Drive's Desktop Version: First Impressions

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Proton Drive's Desktop Version: First Impressions

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Proton Drive finally has its first desktop client for Windows! Let's take a look so you can see what to expect. Overall I'm a big fan, but would love to see a Linux and MacOS client as well :) Also I made a mistake in rendering the graphics per section, so just follow the description timestamps :P
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00:00 Proton Drive First Look
00:32 Why Desktop Clients Are Important
02:18 The Actual First Look
07:10 Proton Folder vs Folder Syncing
08:42 Summary and Final Thoughts
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@techlore Жыл бұрын

I made a mistake in rendering the graphics per section, so just follow the description timestamps :P 00:00 Proton Drive First Look 00:32 Why Desktop Clients Are Important 02:18 The Actual First Look 07:10 Proton Folder vs Folder Syncing 08:42 Summary and Final Thoughts

@JimMendenhall Жыл бұрын

Linux client is a must.

@ricardog.s2505 Жыл бұрын

I came to comment the exact same thing lol

@oscs4556 Жыл бұрын

Also, it needs to be available as a flatpak

@deultima Жыл бұрын

Beat me to it

@Dobaspl Жыл бұрын

Well, its less functionality, more price mega competitor.

@thatmg Жыл бұрын

@@oscs4556honestly it could be exclusively a flatpak and that would be fine.

@yol_n Жыл бұрын

I remember hearing about this so long ago and *only now* we're getting a client? We need a G-Suite killer ASAP! 😭

@kostasmira2933 Жыл бұрын

But its not free.

@africandreamchild Жыл бұрын

Your privacy won’t come free

@yol_n Жыл бұрын

@@africandreamchild I know that. but I need a easy alternative to recommend to my friends over G-suite. And it's like it never arrives.

@llpolluxll Жыл бұрын

Security and privacy aren't easy to incorporate. Good software infrastructure takes time.

@Bits4you Жыл бұрын

@@kostasmira2933 free you say, then Google you must use. If you want privacy you must stand up for that right. Many times it involves supporting those that are capable of making it right. If that means giving $ to proton then it must be done. Or you can self host 😅

@rbq426 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, super interesting they rolled out for Microsoft first. Maybe for funding reasons. Also, hoping to see a playlist for Linux distros. Thanks for all your work ❤

@llpolluxll Жыл бұрын

As much as I hate Windows, I'm not going to fault proton for releasing their Windows client first since it's the biggest potential user base. Looking forward to the day when Windows on desktop gets eclipsed.

@billgross3579 Жыл бұрын

As much as I can't wait for the Linux version, the poor people stuck in Windows need Proton security far more desperately. Glad Proton responded.

@RedBoyforCE Жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I just installed it after deciding in june that I'll switch away from Google services. Proton is in my oppinion a really great service, which I really enjoy using. Seeing it evolving and improving day by day is great! Hopefully Linux tool will be available soon. Thanks for your work on educating us on privacy!

@angelsv Жыл бұрын

4:32 I don't get it, why didn't you upgrade right there?

@zlatanonkovic2424 5 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you very much!

@nicholash8021 3 ай бұрын

I'm confused because on the one hand, you can supposedly select any existing folder to sync to proton, however, proton requires you to select a folder for proton files to live. Does this mean it duplicates those files from the normal folders to the dedicated proton folder on your PC?

@cocosricos5541 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to macOS desktop app as well!

@Alpha-ms9nj 10 ай бұрын

I was just checking this out from Proton. After going through fried Harddrive hell a few years ago and losing alot, not all of my DATA, I started backing up everything but being able to access files from any computer or phone is handy too. Thanks for the information. Liked and subbed the channel.

@cheezizyummy 11 ай бұрын

Did you ever get this to run using Windows on arm 64? If so, then how? Not having a desktop app was the only reason I was holding back from subscribing to Proton Unlimited. But my main device is a Surface Pro X, so arm support is impotant

@techlore 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately had to set up a VM on the Synology NAS for this video

@QuantumWalnut Жыл бұрын

One minor feedback I have is they should give the "My File" folder the same distinctive purple icon.

@Esko354 11 ай бұрын

How did you get 1tb of space? the unlimited plan begins at 500gb and the family plan at 3tb. the bonus storage adds 10gb per year of subscription to the unlimited plan.

@rickyu1978 6 ай бұрын

What about encryption, isn't that the main adv of using proton services, is it E2E encrypted , how are files encrypted on the client, who has the keys....

@nedludd7622 6 ай бұрын

One thing the is fastidious is that it takes 4 clicks to get through to a list of its 5 apps especially mail and then another click. They could put those on the first menu when you start it up.

@atrix319 4 ай бұрын

I just want to be able to drag and drop an individual file from file explorer into my drive within file explorer without adding that file to a folder that is synced. You can do this with Filen.

@JustSomeDude31 11 ай бұрын

I synced a folder and nothing was visible in proton drive, but storage got full and now I cant remove anything to clear up the storage. Kinda frustrating.

@I_Was_Chrispy_Kreme 3 ай бұрын

I’m watching this 8 months later and it’s still as janky as f…

@chukky4404 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video comparing proton to skiff?

@samsmusichub 3 ай бұрын

Cool thanks.

@duskern Жыл бұрын

Not sure if I'm the only one, but I'd really like to have some kind of build in editor for both text and spread sheets. I use that a lot on Google Drive, and it's something I find to be really missing, for me to jump onto this and move all my stuff to Proton drive.

@wraithje Жыл бұрын

cant you just use libre office suite for that? or is that not what you meant

@duskern Жыл бұрын

@@wraithje what I like about Google drive is having access to an editor right there in the browser. For editing spreadsheets or office documents. Having to download a file, then edit it and then re-upload it is just a step down. Especially if you have some collaborations with people on different documents. I often do stuff like this on the fly from my phone also.

@wraithje Жыл бұрын

@@duskern libreoffice online seems to be exactly what you mean

@finnderp9977 11 ай бұрын

Issue on mobile device where you would need to download file from app, edit and upload it again.

@vendetta.02 4 ай бұрын

i think the next major service that proton releases should be an office suite honestly Although i would rather they work on finishing their current services first before moving to new ones lol

@somebodyirrelevant141 Жыл бұрын

My first impressions were disappointing. For one, the UI seems confusing, and I don't really know what Proton Drive is doing when I get it to upload something. I don't like that they don't have any options to delete files in Drive from the client, and that the files are just "there". One other thing: I go to upload a file through the client, then I visit the web version, and my file isn't there. I don't know if this is a bug or something, but this new client isn't at all what I expected it to be like. Google Drive still has a lot more functionality over Proton at the moment.

@wraithje Жыл бұрын

are you pretending that proton drive isnt even a year old yet? with developers who havent been coding drive software? and you want them to be just as good this early?

@pantarei. 5 ай бұрын

Why there is that strange folder "my files"? So now there is "Proton Drive" folder storing just another folder which is the proper drive... That's not very convienient.

@isbestlizard Жыл бұрын

Tbh I'd rather just have a user fs driver that could mount the drive somewhere and seamlesslly work as part of my filesystem for moving, copying, changing/appending, whatever

@DonaldWyman Жыл бұрын

This is awesome to have... I have 540gb worth of storage on my proton account with them that was essentially useless until now. Heck if they make a linux version I would be able to replace megasync.

@davidson1464 7 ай бұрын

@angelrivera8764 I think Filen has a Linux client

@dogecoinguy357 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't know me any good if it doesn't mount

@user-ul9ew6wf4c 5 ай бұрын

how to switch country with it

@redeyesdrogon786 Жыл бұрын

This looks great. Is this desktop app on both MacOS and Windows? Or do you know if they are working on the MacOS version (if they don't have it on MacOS yet)? Also, is Proton Drive cross-platform?

@wraithje Жыл бұрын

macos and linux probably coming later on since its pretty new, and its a cloud drive you can access in the browser on any platform

@Chewbucksa Жыл бұрын

Photo backup on Android. WHEN?

@Marcel-dd9ch Жыл бұрын

As a Proton Fan: yes, that's only a small step into the right direction. I don't want to do, what Techlore demonstrated here. I want to see what's already in the cloud and sync everything with selective sync between my devices. I don't want to do this kind of backup thingy into a special computer folder. So, so far not usable. Must wait longer.

@billgross3579 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this. I'm not sure if *selective* sync works (yet), but at least they're enabling syncing.

@MysticMylesZ 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious. What's up with the affiliate link & non affiliate link? What's the reason for having a non affiliate one?

@techlore 11 ай бұрын

I always include both so users can actively choose to click the affiliate link if they choose. It's for transparency.

@Rednunzio 5 ай бұрын

Is the app "lightweight" unlike clients like Dropbox which have become embarrassing on macOS?

@philipmrch8326 11 ай бұрын

Is this client made with Electron?

@devathinnithin1371 Жыл бұрын

waiting for proton password manger for desktop

@TravelingtheWorld96 8 ай бұрын

our review of how they roll things out for different systems was spot on. I would have loved to have watched this video if the MacOS version that was released last week had been available. What a poor job they did with it.

@danmar007 Жыл бұрын

Off-topic question. It's my impression that many techs are the worst when it comes to privacy. What do you think? I suppose KZfaq techs have little choice if they want to support their subscriber base (Discord, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok ...)

@CurlyWoof 2 ай бұрын

Love the macos desktop version

@Homiloko2 7 ай бұрын

No linux client?

@stevenjb.9275 Жыл бұрын

The issues I have; Unable to sync to Proton Drive My Files. Drag and Drop only. When Proton Drive client is logged out, the file explorer Proton Drive section still shows My Files. They can't be opened or copied, but they can be deleted. Forcing a restore in Proton Drive internet. Also the file structure and names are still visible; I consider this a Privacy flaw. It would be nice for Proton to include a File Vault (ie One Drive) which would allow the inclusion of My Files.

@matthewwilliams5253 Жыл бұрын

I nearly changed to it a few weeks ago, but ended up upgrading my google drive instead. The biggest issues as to why was the PRICE and also the lack of support for photos (I need to have preview file photos) The no photo preview is a deal breaker at this stage for me, so I will revisit in 12 months to see if they have added that in as apparently they are working on it, however knowing Protons slow development pace Im not hopeful it will be done anytime soon.

@cedricsturm2489 Жыл бұрын

Proton does not have a slow development pace actually. They have very complicated systems and things like image preview would have the need for the entire image to be downloaded, decrypted and then displayed instead of just downloading a lower resolution image. Although there are obviously ways around this, things like this extend feature development periods. Just be aware that google drive does have access to your files and do acess them regularly.

@matthewwilliams5253 Жыл бұрын

@@cedricsturm2489 proton are working on photo management as one of the first features it will bring out.

@rubricen 4 ай бұрын

Clients for the clinic.

@infini.tesimo 10 ай бұрын

They charge too much for this service for how much storage you get. I get more with Google atm and it's cheaper.

@rediffusion7996 6 ай бұрын

The 1 GB is Free😮‍💨

@hawkeye98 Жыл бұрын

Or is so slow to upload and down load that it is painful to use.

@wendys_Note Жыл бұрын

🆒👍🤓

@EvaDuartePeron Жыл бұрын

Loved Proton until we found out they were taking screenshots and scanning our companies emails. Still a good vpn for our use, but after testing other providers, we found Express to be the runner up IF they were customizable like slow old surfshark.

@WTC-2996 Жыл бұрын

Not impressed at all by leaving the linux users behind.

@francescofra751 Жыл бұрын

its 4-5 times more expensive than Google One. Its not worth it for me

@yol_n Жыл бұрын

Would 2 times be better? Google is cheaper because they sell a lot of your data no? Do you use for personal use or corporate use? If you were corporate you'd want to investigate proton as a option no? Also nice pfp 😁

@redvex2114 Жыл бұрын

Price is secondary you're paying to be the product.

@francescofra751 Жыл бұрын

@@redvex2114 its not secondary if I'm a broke student

@paulywalnutz5855 8 ай бұрын

google monetize your data and then have the absolute gall to charge you on top of that