What's a good alternative to Gmail?

Trying to de-google and looking for an alternative to Gmail.

Don't mind if it's a paid service if it's robust.

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Idk I'm still using my Hotmail that I got in 1995 so...
- I'm still using an AOL email address that I got in the 80's, so...
  
  Damn you just reminded me that I haven’t fed my Neopet in years. They don’t die, do they??
  
  I thought I was cool because I recorded the ring from my flip phone and used it on every subsequent phone until I somehow lost the recording around the late aughts, but that beats me by miles.
  
  Oh yeah?? Well I tattoo my messages onto my servant's scalps and send them out when their hair has grown, so...
- My hotmail account is my oldest still in use online account.
- Me too! Pretty close to moving to proton though. Might wait for Black Friday rates.
  
  What made you adamant on getting proton? Curious, cause I could mention some cheaper, but very competent email services.
  
  oh I wouldn't say I'm "adamant" - but to answer your question I was looking to unGoogle my Google Drive and GMail, and Proton popped up pretty quick for having both. I'm currently paying for Private Internet Access VPN, but once that expires I could also get a 3rd function out of Proton with their VPN. I also want my new mail service to allow custom domains, which Proton also does.
  
  Yeah drive is a pretty good feature. Do be warned though, proton's overall Linux support is bad, including the VPN and drive. $8 for unlimited (which comes with everything you mentioned) a month is a little steep, but if you'll use the VPN and the email it's definitely worth it. Enjoy man.
  
  Thanks! Fortunately (unfortunately?) I'm all Windows atm. Other than my pihole and photoframe.
  
  I also use Windows. I get the attraction of Linux, I use it for my selfhosting, but I absolutely hate it for day-to-day operations or work. So, don't feel too bad about it, people love shoving shit down others throats.

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