--- title: Best VPN posts of 2025 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted VPN posts of 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/vpn/best-of/2025 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/vpn/best-of/2025 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best VPN posts of 2025 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted VPN posts of 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of VPN — 2025 1. 1 [](/posts/it-manager-had-never-heard-of-a-command-line-gnwsii7cj "'IT manager' had never heard of a command line") Article The Register · 1y 'IT manager' had never heard of a command line A tech support story about an IT manager at a tax office who didn't know basic technical concepts like command line or traceroute, despite being responsible for managing IT staff. The manager initially blamed the support technician for VPN connection issues but had to admit ignorance when asked to perform basic troubleshooting steps. The incident highlights the disconnect between management roles and technical knowledge in some organizations. 57 15 2. 2 [](/posts/tailscale-s-windowed-macos-ui-is-now-in-beta-xa8eyhtdc "Tailscale’s windowed macOS UI is now in beta") Article Tailscale · 1y Tailscale’s windowed macOS UI is now in beta Tailscale has released a beta windowed macOS application that complements the existing menu bar interface. The new UI provides enhanced features including device search, better error handling, debugging tools, and improved feature discovery. Key features include a searchable device list, exit node management, troubleshooting information with visual error indicators, and a mini player mode for streamlined usage. The windowed app runs alongside the menu bar version and requires enabling through the admin console's feature previews section. 55 1 3. 3 [](/posts/7-obsolete-security-practices-that-should-be-terminated-immediately-lslufzxdr "7 obsolete security practices that should be terminated immediately") Article CSO Online · 1y 7 obsolete security practices that should be terminated immediately Seven outdated security practices are identified that organizations should abandon: relying solely on perimeter security, taking compliance-driven approaches, using legacy VPNs, depending only on EDR protection, using SMS for two-factor authentication, maintaining on-premises SIEMs, and treating users as passive security participants. Modern alternatives include zero trust architecture, risk-based security approaches, SASE solutions, comprehensive threat detection beyond endpoints, app-based authentication, cloud-native SIEMs, and active security awareness training. 48 4 4. 4 [](/posts/we-would-be-less-confidential-than-google-proton-threatens-to-quit-switzerland-over-new-surveill-8wfdf8niu ""We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law") Article Hacker News · 1y "We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law Proton and NymVPN, prominent VPN service providers, are threatening to leave Switzerland due to proposed amendments to the country's surveillance law. The changes would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data, compromising encryption and online privacy. This amendment is opposed by companies and political entities in Switzerland, with concerns about privacy rights and international competitiveness. 26 4 5. 5 [](/posts/self-host-weekly-4-july-2025--pbota3t9h "Self-Host Weekly (4 July 2025)") Article selfh.st · 1y Self-Host Weekly (4 July 2025) Weekly roundup covering self-hosting news including Tailscale's response to enshittification concerns following their $160M funding, launch of MediaManager as an alternative to \*arr applications for media management, and introduction of Zen Notes, a minimal Markdown-based note-taking app designed for low resource usage and easy Docker deployment. 23 6. 6 [](/posts/windscribe-puts-a-21-000-bounty-on-theo-dqsdnrw24 "Windscribe Puts a $21,000 bounty on Theo") Article Twitter X · 50w Windscribe Puts a $21,000 bounty on Theo Windscribe VPN service announced a $21,000 bounty targeting content creator Theo, likely as part of a marketing campaign or challenge related to their VPN product. The bounty appears to be a promotional initiative connecting the VPN provider with a prominent tech influencer. 21 7 7. 7 [](/posts/easytier-easytier-a-simple-decentralized-mesh-vpn-with-wireguard-support--jbzhyuhvu "EasyTier/EasyTier: A simple, decentralized mesh VPN with WireGuard support.") Article Community Picks · 1y EasyTier/EasyTier: A simple, decentralized mesh VPN with WireGuard support. EasyTier is a decentralized mesh VPN solution built with Rust that enables secure networking without centralized servers. It features WireGuard encryption, cross-platform support, NAT traversal, subnet proxying, and smart routing. The tool supports networking without public IPs using shared nodes, provides a web management interface, and can act as a WireGuard server for devices with WireGuard clients. Installation options include precompiled binaries, cargo, Docker, and platform-specific package managers. 20 8. 8 [](/posts/plug-boot-vanish-how-i-turned-a-usb-stick-into-a-portable-privacy-fortress-qkgu3jqvi "Plug, Boot, Vanish: How I Turned a USB Stick into a Portable Privacy Fortress") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y Plug, Boot, Vanish: How I Turned a USB Stick into a Portable Privacy Fortress Transform a USB stick into a security-hardened privacy OS featuring full-data encryption and network anonymity. This setup includes Linux Mint installed on LUKS-encrypted partitions, uses ZRAM to optimize memory, and has security measures such as volatile logging and MAC address spoofing. Equipped with ProtonVPN, strict firewall rules, and privacy-focused browsers, it offers a portable private workspace for secure communications and pen-testing. 19 3 9. 9 [](/posts/the-tailscale-node-you-mail-to-your-parents-rrv5cysa0 "The Tailscale node you mail to your parents") Article Tailscale · 49w The Tailscale node you mail to your parents A comprehensive guide to setting up remote Tailscale nodes using small devices like Raspberry Pi, Apple TV, or Android TV boxes that can be mailed to family members. The setup enables secure remote network access through exit nodes and subnet routers, allowing troubleshooting, remote support, and VPN capabilities. The guide covers hardware selection, configuration steps for each platform, testing procedures, and real-world use cases including caregiving support and bypassing restrictive firewalls. 13 10. 10 [](/posts/vpns-with-no-logging-policy-you-can-use-on-linux-0ibj1o2uo "VPNs With "No Logging Policy" You Can Use on Linux") Article It's Foss · 1y VPNs With "No Logging Policy" You Can Use on Linux A curated list of 8 VPN services that claim no-logging policies and work well on Linux systems. The list includes Mullvad VPN (anonymous account creation), Proton VPN (Swiss privacy laws), Internxt VPN (browser extension only), IVPN (multi-hop connections), AirVPN (power user features), Surfshark (unlimited devices), NordVPN (large server network), and ExpressVPN (premium performance). Each service offers different features like WireGuard protocol support, independent security audits, and various privacy-focused capabilities for Linux users. 11 11. 11 [](/posts/how-to-set-up-a-home-vpn-using-tailscale-on-a-raspberry-pi-dnkwy97k8 "How to Set Up a Home VPN Using Tailscale on a Raspberry Pi") Article freeCodeCamp · 2y How to Set Up a Home VPN Using Tailscale on a Raspberry Pi Learn how to set up a VPN on a Raspberry Pi using Tailscale, a mesh VPN service that uses the WireGuard protocol for secure connections. This setup enables you to access your home network remotely, utilizing the Pi as an exit node for routing internet traffic. 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