u/InternationalLoad387 — reddlx

I keep seeing people talk about Claude cowork like it is a big shift, but I am not really getting it yet.

My whole setup is already on Google Drive. I write, store, and share everything there. I do not really use my desktop for files at all. So when people say cowork changes how they work, I am trying to understand what exactly it is changing.

Is it just better for writing and thinking through ideas, or does it actually replace parts of tools like Docs or Notion in a real way

If someone here uses it regularly, what do you actually use it for in your day to day work. Not in a demo sense, but real work

Feels like I am missing a piece here or maybe I just have not used it the right way yet.

Switching away from gmail turned out to be the hardest part of de-googling my business as a founder. It is not just email, it is everything tied to it. If you are considering the move, here are a few solid options that I came across:

- Proton Mail: great for privacy and security
- Neo Mail: affordable business email with AI website builder
- Lark: full collaboration suite (email + team tools)
- MXroute: gives unlimited domains and effective if you’re more technical

The biggest lesson I learnt during this process was that migrating takes time and it is crucial to update important accounts first and then use forwarding during the transition.

I am still slowly reducing my gmail use and honestly it feels good not having everything tied to one company anymore.
I am curious to know if anyone here has successfully made the switch from gmail in long term?

If yes, then what worked for you and what did not?