- Dec 30, 2012
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Even if you have no idea what a VPN is (it’s a Virtual Private Network), the acronym alone conjures visions of corporate firewalls and other relatively boring things, right? While a VPN is a common corporate security tool, it’s also one of the coolest things you can set up for personal use that you have probably never tried.
Browsing the web from a cafe can be dangerous, but you know that already. Gaming with friends over the internet is great, but it’s better when it’s just you and your friends, right? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could surf the web anywhere as if you were at home, and game with friends like you were all in the same room? That kind of functionality is at the very heart of a VPN, and we’re going to show you how to set one up. Here’s how to get started.
Full tutorial here:
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/04/how-to-build-your-own-vpn/