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How annoying is it to connect to VPN/use Tailscale instead of being able to access the service directly? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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So I'm just being introduced to the concept of using a VPN or something like Tailscale to access one's services, instead of opening the services directly to the web, but I'm thinking for streaming purposes or just accessing your services on the run, isn't it an annoyance having to connect to your home network all the time? Or do you keep the VPN running on your phone for example? What if you use a VPN provider for privacy purposes, wouldn't one need to then switch VPN connection?

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[-] Dust0741@lemmy.world 32 points 3 weeks ago

I keep it running always. Partly to access stuff at home, and party to get the ad-blocking from pihole.

Do not expose stuff unless you fully understand the security risks

[-] Yingwu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 weeks ago

How's the power draw on mobile devices?

[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 weeks ago

Not noticeable with always-on Tailscale with the default split-tunnel mode. That is when Tailscale is only used to access Tailscale machines and everything else is routed via the default route.

[-] Dust0741@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Its not bad using the official wireguard app. Its definitely noticable. On the android battery screen it'll show around 5% after a full day of use and it on always

[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago

I'd consider 5% to be trivial, for what it does.

My battery consumption really depends on how much traffic I send over it.

[-] farcaller@fstab.sh 6 points 3 weeks ago

For the last 10 days tailscale clocked 1% battery on my phone. I honestly didn’t even consider turning it off for battery savings.

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