App fails to sync offline changes. Fix: Clear the cache (Settings → Offline → Clear cache) and restart. Ensure your system clock is accurate (NTP-synced).
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High CPU usage during sync. Fix: This usually happens on first sync of a large mailbox (over 20,000 emails). Let it complete; subsequent syncs are incremental and lightweight.
For years, privacy-conscious Windows users had a frustrating workaround: accessing ProtonMail exclusively through a web browser. While functional, this method lacked deep OS integration, offline capabilities, and the seamless feel of a dedicated application.
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