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  • VPN Troubleshooting Reference: WireGuard & IKEv2 Fixes

    • Created by: jmarket
    • Published: 10-12-2025, 12:12 AM
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    VPN Troubleshooting Reference: WireGuard & IKEv2 Fixes

    🧰 VPN Troubleshooting Reference: WireGuard & IKEv2 Fixes

    Category: Security & Privacy Guides
    Author: jmarket
    Tags: VPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, Troubleshooting, Security, Networking


    Introduction Even the best VPN setups can run into connection or configuration issues. This guide helps you quickly identify and resolve common problems with **WireGuard** and **IKEv2** self-hosted VPNs. Each section lists symptoms, causes, and fixes — designed for both h...
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  • Connecting Your Devices to Your Self-Hosted VPN (WireGuard & IKEv2)

    • Created by: jmarket
    • Published: 10-12-2025, 12:10 AM
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    Connecting Your Devices to Your Self-Hosted VPN (WireGuard & IKEv2)

    🔌 Connecting Your Devices to Your Self-Hosted VPN (WireGuard & IKEv2)

    Category: Security & Privacy Guides
    Author: jmarket
    Tags: VPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Security


    Introduction

    Once your VPN server is up and running, the next step is connecting your devices securely.
    This guide explains how to connect **Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS** to your self-hosted WireGuard or IKEv2 VPN — safely and reliably. ...
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  • How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server Using WireGuard or IKEv2

    • Created by: jmarket
    • Published: 10-12-2025, 12:07 AM
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    How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server Using WireGuard or IKEv2

    🔧 How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server Using WireGuard or IKEv2

    Category: Security & Privacy Guides
    Author: jmarket
    Tags: VPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, Privacy, Security, Networking


    Introduction

    Running your own VPN server gives you complete control over your privacy, data routing, and encryption.
    This guide covers setting up two of the most secure and modern protocols — WireGuard and IKEv2/IPSec — on your own VPS or home server. We’ll ...
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  • Understanding VPNs: A Practical Guide to Online Privacy and Security 

    • Created by: jmarket
    • Published: 10-12-2025, 12:04 AM
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    Understanding VPNs: A Practical Guide to Online Privacy and Security 

    🛡️ Understanding VPNs: A Practical Guide to Online Privacy and Security

    Category: Security & Privacy Guides
    Author: jmarket
    Tags: VPN, Security, Privacy, Online Safety, Encryption


    Introduction Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools for protecting privacy online, especially with modern tracking and data collection becoming more aggressive. This guide explains what VPNs are, how they work, when you should (and shouldn’t) use ...
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  • Windows 11 Optimization Guide with Chris Titus Tech’s WinUtil (2025 Edition)

    • Created by: jmarket
    • Published: 10-11-2025, 08:34 PM
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    Windows 11 Optimization Guide with Chris Titus Tech’s WinUtil (2025 Edition)

    🧰 Windows 11 Optimization Guide with Chris Titus Tech’s WinUtil (2025 Edition)

    Category: Windows Guides
    Author: jmarket
    Tags: Windows 11, Optimization, Privacy, WinUtil, Guides


    Introduction

    Windows 11 is powerful out of the box, but it comes with a fair bit of bloat and background services most users don’t need.
    This guide walks you through optimizing Windows 11 using Chris Titus Tech’s WinUtil, a trusted open-source tool that simplifies...
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