Tailscale is a centrally-managed overlay network VPN
service that provides seamless connectivity across your devices no matter where they reside, with a few interesting features:
- Support for direct access to other LANs (and outbound Internet connections) via “exit nodes”
- Support for every single operating system I use (including both major mobile platforms)
- Ability to run an exit node on the Apple TV
- Availability of an alternate central management service.
I have been using it for a couple of years as a way to remotely access my home machines (and other stuff) when traveling, and have been very happy with it.
Resources
Category | Date | Link | Notes |
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Server | 2024 | headscale | a self-hosted Tailscale control server |
UI | trayscale | a system tray icon for Linux desktops |
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tailscale-systray | another system tray icon for Linux desktops |