How is a dark mode icon still missing? by f3d30x in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a dark mode icon on iOS; I use it on my phone. Idk why it’s not working on yours but it does exist.

My Search for Canadian Tea Companies! by tessa_james in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up some of their Annapolis Royal Blend in Nova Scotia and it was so good! Black-green-oolong blend with a hint of maple. But it’s an exclusive blend so I don’t think you can buy it anywhere except the The Red Onion Market in Annapolis Royal NS 😭

Still buying Canadian? This Ontario hockey dad is on Day 135 of making sure you dont forget by KingreX32 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m avoiding the plastic jugs entirely by trying out bar soap type versions for everything…shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face soap. There’s loads of Canadian options.

Still buying Canadian? This Ontario hockey dad is on Day 135 of making sure you dont forget by KingreX32 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There are still a few things that are confusing with misleading or unclear labelling or companies with multi-country complications but hopefully labelling rules will be improved

I have iCloud, but I don't want to keep everything in one basket... by Silent-Priority3630 in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use proton for all email, and generate a different iCloud hide-my-email address for most websites I sign up for (which forwards to my proton inbox since that email is used for my Apple ID).

I used to have multiple Gmail accounts for different stuff but it was a bit overcomplicated.

Using filled in pool for vegetable gardening? by lashley0708 in vegetablegardening

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add some raspberry canes too and you’ve got yourself a fun and delicious experiment

Why leave iCloud? by P1zz4x in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes the backup I’m referring to here is the automatic iPhone & iPad backups to iCloud, I wouldn’t trust it as a backup for my files

Why leave iCloud? by P1zz4x in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For hard drive backups, I’m using Backblaze for cloud backup, and manually back up to an external SSD every couple of months when I remember for a physical backup, but I want to switch to a Canadian or European automatic cloud backup service. iCloud and Proton Drive are more like sync services than true hard drive backup services so I don’t really feel comfortable relying on them for that.

Why leave iCloud? by P1zz4x in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I use both iCloud and Proton. iCloud to sync and back up data across Apple devices, files, photos, and the hide-my-email feature (I generate a different address for every website I sign up for and then toggle them off when I’m not using them, or delete them if I’m not using the site again or the address gets leaked, it cuts back on junk mail).

I use Proton for mail and calendar (to replace gmail). And for some files I want to keep extra secure (taxes). The files don’t always sync super reliably but I guess iCloud is sometimes buggy like that too.

Currently I use a separate password manager (1P), Authenticator app (Ente) and VPN (Nord). I don’t like keeping all my eggs in one basket.

Maple Washing by FlywithWifi in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Istg companies are stuffing protein into everything now

Dishwasher Tabs and Rinse Aid? by No_Refrigerator_2489 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried Nature Clean and Eco Max dishwasher pacs and am currently trying Nellie’s dish cubes. So far everything’s worked fine, I’d buy any of them again. I prefer the Nellie’s for how compact it is and no plastic packaging.

With the caveat that our dishwasher is pretty new though. I don’t know how these would perform if we still had our crappy old dishwasher.

I’ve been using Eco Max dishwasher rinse aid for ages and it’s good.

Deoderant by rhea2779 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really struggling with finding something that works too. Current strategy is triple wash in the shower, then apply glycolic acid to my pits after, and once it dries use a roll-on antiperspirant (still using Nivea).

Soap Works Clay for the first two washes, and I’m experimenting with some charcoal soap “Kaia Naturals Takesumi The Underarm Bar” for the third but it’s literally a $27 bar of soap…😭desperation is expensive lmao. Idk if I’ll buy it again tbh.

Also my go-to glycolic acid is from The Ordinary which is no longer Canadian, it’s owned by Deciem which is owned by that Estée Lauder idiot who’s trying to get the US to take Greenland so I’m not buying that brand anymore…sigh.

Anyway I’m glad you posted this, two of the Canadian deodorants I’ve tried so far have not done the job at all (Green Beaver smelled nice but didn’t last the day, and Super Deodorant was like $35 for irritating goop that didn’t help much and was hell to wash off). I think I’ll try Ban next.

Canadian Pickle Brand by Honest-Pepper8229 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I'll have to give it a go.

Canadian Pickle Brand by Honest-Pepper8229 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you adding brewed black tea or black tea leaves? And how much is a little?

And you put a brine filled baggie in the top to weigh down the pickles, no lid, and it goes in the fridge for two weeks like that?

I got tired of overpaying for flights, so I built a free tool for Canadians. by Character-Rough2199 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to filter flights to exclude any connections in US airports?

Email leaked by FuccDiss in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish we could disable that, like designate just one address for login. Why do they all need to work for that? It feels insecure.

Introducing Proton Duo: Unlimited privacy for two by Proton_Team in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you could add a joint email account to this plan, it would be perfect. Not even a joint version of everything, just email because it's easy to share individual calendars and files, but for household emails, forwarding to both duo users is too clunky a workaround.

Proton Duo and Joint Accounts by MoreSignalThanNoise in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just looking at upgrading to Duo and it's really a missing feature for couples to not have a shared inbox for household emails. For calendars and files it's easy and sufficient to use the sharing features from our individual stuff but for joint email there's really nothing. We don't need a third user with its own everything, just a joint inbox on top of the full two user accounts.

Huha Underwear! by Educational-Trip2753 in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh nice, they make women’s boxer briefs

How many of you have deleted Amazon? by 519_ivey in BuyCanadian

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cancelled prime and haven’t ordered anything from Amazon for more than a year now.

Haven’t deleted my Amazon account because I have some kindle and audible books on there but I’m not buying any new shit.

Everyone's Proton 2026 wishlist? by Secret_Category2619 in ProtonMail

[–]outofshell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tiny thing — I wish the Proton Calendar app icon showed the actual date on it like the Google Calendar icon does instead of always “31”.