I ditched traditional VPN for Tailscale (and you should too!)

In this video, I share how Tailscale transformed the way I remotely access my #homelab and why I ditched traditional VPN for it. Tailscale replaces outdated VPN setups like IPsec for site-to-site connections and client VPN technologies like OpenVPN with an easy-to-use, fast, and secure solution that makes connecting sites and clients together a breeze. Whether I’m accessing my homelab remotely, replicating disaster recovery backups with friends, or troubleshooting family networks, Tailscale handles it all effortlessly. I’ll show you my setup, including real-world performance comparisons, and explain why Tailscale’s flexibility and zero-trust security make it perfect for homelabbers, self-hosters, and your business. Head over to Tailscale's website and start simplifying your remote access today: https://tailscale.com/2guystek **GET SOCIAL AND MORE WITH US HERE!** Get help with your Homelab, ask questions, and chat with us! 🎮 https://discord.gg/5TcfBWBB7S **Check out HomeLab Gear for all your homelab needs!** 💿 https://homelabgear.shop/ Subscribe and follow us on all the socials, would ya? 📸 https://instagram.com/2guystek 💻 https://facebook.com/2guystek Find all things 2GT on our website! 🌍 https://2guystek.tv/ More of a podcast kinda person? Check out our Podcast here: 🎙️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1852562 Support us through the YouTube Membership program! Becoming a member gets you priority comments, special emojis, and helps us make videos! 😁 https://www.youtube.com/@2GuysTek/membership **Chapters** 0:00 Intro 1:11 A background on Tailscale 1:53 How we used to do remote access and site-to-site connections 3:43 How we use Tailscale for remote access in our homelab 5:21 Real-world performance comparison between IPSec tunnels and Tailscale 6:16 Pricing and a word about Zero Trust Networking with Tailscale 7:00 Closing - Start using Tailscale today!