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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.

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.