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How censorship circumvention works, why it matters, and how to stay connected.

Guide 12 min

What your VPS provider doesn't tell you: picking the right server for a proxy

Not all VPS providers are equal when it comes to running a proxy. Here's what to look for — network quality, IP reputation, peering, and the providers that work best in practice.

Comparison 12 min

Comparing self-hosted proxy tools in 2026: panels, scripts, and orchestrators

An honest comparison of the major self-hosted proxy tools — 3x-ui, Marzban, Hiddify, Outline, and Meridian — covering architecture, security defaults, ease of use, and who each tool is actually for.

Engineering 12 min

Anatomy of Meridian's architecture: how nginx and Xray make your server invisible

A deep dive into why Meridian uses nginx for SNI routing, TLS termination, and web serving — working alongside Xray to create a server indistinguishable from any ordinary website.

Guide 18 min

The tech friend's guide to sharing internet access

You're the person everyone asks for tech help. Here's how to set up a private proxy server and share access with family and friends — no technical knowledge required on their end.

Security 15 min

Hardening a proxy server in 2026: what most guides get wrong

Most proxy setup guides stop at installation. Here's what a properly hardened proxy server actually looks like — firewall, TLS, SSH, and the mistakes that get servers caught.

Why VLESS+Reality is the last VPN protocol you'll need

A technical breakdown of how VLESS+Reality defeats DPI, active probing, and TLS fingerprinting — and why older protocols can't keep up.