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ZeroTier One

brew install --cask zerotier-one v1.16.2

Create secure mesh networks that let you access devices anywhere as if on the same LAN.

Why you might care

ZeroTier is free, open-source, and requires no central server—each network is decentralized. It's simpler than traditional VPN for connecting multiple devices (home lab, remote work, IoT), with lower latency than typical cloud-based solutions. Good choice if you want easy peer-to-peer access without commercial VPN overhead.

Categories

vpn network

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