Genuine question, how is a browser tab different than thunderbird? Besides storing a local copy of mail (which is obviously a huge win), I don't see a big difference. If anything I like the web UI better.
However, for my uses I simply installed proton bridge + apple mail. It just works with all email services I use.
> Genuine question, how is a browser tab different than thunderbird?
Different protocols for one thing - HTTP vs IMAP and/or POP/SMTP.
Each webmail app does things it’s own way. Webmail conflates the app and the protocol and the provider. Some people prefer to have mail from different providers in a unified app.
However, for my uses I simply installed proton bridge + apple mail. It just works with all email services I use.