Once you've been self-hosting for a while, you quickly get used to having access to your services at your fingertips. When a service glitch beyond your control happens, however, you can lose access.

One tool let me forget the tunnel entirely.

We tested WireGuard against OpenVPN for speed, security, and censorship in 2026. See which protocol to pick and when to switch.

You can create a free VPN service using software-based services like WireGuard. You can install it on your Mac or Windows device and connect other devices to it ...

WireGuard didn’t just enter the VPN scene quietly; it kicked the door down. With blazing-fast speeds and a codebase that’s 100x leaner than OpenVPN, it has quickly become the protocol of choice for ...

WireGuard is a security-focused virtual private network (VPN) known for its simplicity and ease of use. It uses proven cryptography protocols and algorithms to protect data. Originally developed for ...