Linux Fu: Heads or Tails for VPN

Hackaday explores an open-source alternative to Tailscale for self-hosters. If you've struggled to connect to a Raspberry Pi or other devices behind your home router, Tailscale offers a commercial VPN with a generous free tier. But for those wanting privacy and control, Headscale is a self-hosted alternative replicating most of Tailscale's features: secure connections via WireGuard, private IP addresses for each device, and convenient DNS names. Best of all, Headscale works seamlessly with existing Tailscale clients; you just point them to your own server instead of the cloud. Setup is straightforward on a small Linux server, making it a solid option for self-hosters prioritizing control and privacy.

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