I’m trying to move away from Google and replace my Gmail account. But reading about the different options, I’m realizing I don’t really understand email at all - e.g. the difference between the client and the domain name, the different protocols, encryption.
Does anyone have articles or books to suggest as a “Basics of Email: 101”? Thank you!


Thank you, Proton was the provider I was leaning towards. I’ve also heard good things about a small Canadian company called xyz and was debating waiting for Thundermail. But what I’m seeing is that maybe the way to get around this is to obtain and use my own domain so it’s not a hassle to switch if I choose to change providers.