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VPN confusion
I found your article on securing your VPN (May 2022 issue) interesting, but I’m slightly confused about WireGuard VPN. Do I have to install this software on my network server, or can I run it just on a desktop or laptop? WireGuard’s website is confusing too. On the subject of browser fingerprinting, couldn’t I just use my DuckDuckGo browser? I would greatly appreciate any information.
—Ariana Arsenault
THE DOCTOR RESPONDS: Jonni Bidwell’s guide to building your own VPN connection should be required reading for anyone wanting to know what a VPN does, what protection it offers, and importantly, what it doesn’t offer.
The key thing about VPNs is that there are two basic types: client-based, where you encrypt your internet connection using a third-party provider, and server-based, where you configure a VPN server on your home network. This then allows you to ‘dial in’ securely and connect to your local network while away from
