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Articles about tunneling, DevOps, networking and development

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Home Assistant via Tunnel — No Static IP Needed

Access Home Assistant remotely without a static IP or port forwarding. Set up a secure tunnel with fxTunnel for smart home control from anywhere.

24 min read
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Hosting a Game Server Behind NAT with a UDP Tunnel

Host Minecraft, Valheim, CS2, and more behind NAT with a UDP tunnel: port setup, latency tips, and player connection guide using fxTunnel.

12 min read
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HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 in Tunnels — Performance Impact

How HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 (QUIC) work through tunnels: multiplexing, header compression, 0-RTT, and fxTunnel protocol support compared to HTTP/1.1.

15 min read
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Localhost Tunneling on Windows — PowerShell & WSL

Set up localhost tunnels on Windows: PowerShell install, WSL2 integration, Docker Desktop tunneling, firewall config, and troubleshooting.

11 min read
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Open-Source ngrok Alternatives 2026 — Ranked

Best open-source ngrok alternatives in 2026: fxTunnel, Bore, frp, Rathole, LocalTunnel, Zrok. Compared by protocols, features, and self-hosting.

16 min read
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Remote Pair Programming via Tunnel — Instant Setup

Use tunnels for remote pair programming: share localhost with teammates, VS Code Live Share + tunnel, and collaborative debugging workflows.

12 min read
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Tunnel Security Checklist — Audit Guide for Devs

Security audit checklist for tunnels: TLS verification, auth tokens, port exposure, monitoring, and a 15-point guide for production-grade security.

13 min read
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Tunnel vs Port Forwarding — Which Is Better in 2026

Tunnel vs port forwarding: security risks, NAT traversal, CGNAT limits, and why tunnels are replacing port forwarding for developers.

14 min read
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Tunneling Best Practices 2026 — Developer Guide

Tunneling best practices: security, performance, team workflows, CI/CD integration, monitoring, and 20 actionable tips for developers in 2026.

17 min read
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fxTunnel vs Tailscale vs ZeroTier — 2026 Compared

fxTunnel vs Tailscale vs ZeroTier: tunneling vs mesh VPN, pricing, protocols, and setup complexity. Find the right tool for your use case.

19 min read