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Does anyone know why this is better than a simple SOCKS proxy, which can be set up with one SSH command to your VPS and a quick visit to your system settings?

I use sheepsafe to pull these up automatically when I'm away from a trusted network https://github.com/nicksieger/sheepsafe



Simpler, more vpn-like solution can be done via Sshuttle[0] or (albeit less simple afaict) with `ssh -w local_tun[:remote_tun]`

[0] https://github.com/apenwarr/sshuttle


This answer possibly explains some of the differences between the two: http://superuser.com/a/423615


Ah thanks. The TLDR seems to be "VPN can handle UDP and other non TCP connections, e.g. for YouTube".


Your apps have to support SOCKS proxies for one.




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