mrarjonny

DuckDuckGo, Start Page, or Qwant might have been a little more in the spirit of Mozilla and privacy. Then again it takes about half a second to change the default search to your own preference.

Google is probably the most approachable for the vast majority of users. It is a sensible move in that regard.

It is puzzling that anyone thinks that Apple would introduce a security system so flawed that a mask could unlock a phone. Good on them for trying, but I imagine that for now it is a fools errand to try and beat Apple's Face ID with relatively primative methods.

I am not going to lie, I still use facebook for its ubiquitous nature. It is kind of a glorified email to stay in touch with some family and friends who have made it a primary form of communication. I really do think it has become too big for its britches though, and is expanding to the point of not being able to support its own weight. It is a mess, and I wouldn't miss it ever so slightly if we just went back to having photos of my nieces and nephews Halloween costumes emailed directly to me rather than posted on facebook.

I have been pleased with their service. It wasn't much hassle to set up, particularly. Was certainly a little trickier on my linux machine.

I find the speed has almost been completely acceptable. I have had only a handful of times where it seemed sluggish and bogged down.

I know there is a some question of whether they can truly be trusted? Do they truly not keep logs? And they are US based which are all things to consider. I weighed those factors against the customer reviews, price, and simplicity of their service, and I think my choice has served me well. Their rates are dirt cheap for what seems to be a reliable service.