Tailscale

Tailscale is a software-defined VPN that transforms the way you connect your devices, creating a secure private network without the need to open ports on your router or deal with advanced rules. Based on the WireGuard protocol, it provides all traffic end-to-end encryption and maintains stable, fast, and secure communication between all the nodes of your personal network. With this tool, you can turn your PC into a device accessible from anywhere, ensuring privacy and simplicity in every connection.

Unattended mode for stable connections and continuous remote access

One of its most useful features is the unattended mode, which allows your machine to remain active within the tailnet even without logging into Windows. This is especially useful if you need to access your computer when you aren't physically in front of it, whether through remote desktop, VNC, or any other service that requires constant communication. Thanks to this mode, your PC becomes an always-available node, ready to respond at any time without user intervention.

Secure state management and internal improvements aimed at reliability

Tailscale has been designed with a clear focus on system security and robustness. Its state is stored in the %ProgramData% path, which prevents operating system updates from affecting the configuration or deleting the machine key necessary to keep your node authorized. It also stably incorporates the node key sealing feature, which encrypts the state on disk and adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access. This ensures that your setup remains intact even after reboots or changes in the Windows environment.

WSL 2 compatibility for developers and mixed environments

Tailscale provides an especially valuable integration if you work with WSL 2, as it can be directly installed within the Linux subsystem. This allows you to turn your WSL environment into another node of your private network, offering a perfect blend between Linux tools and the convenience of your Windows computer. Although it requires paying attention to certain technical details related to the network packet size or internal configuration, the experience is remarkably flexible for developers wanting to connect local services or tests within their tailnet without external setups.

A private network without touching the router or opening ports

Tailscale's greatest strength is its ability to create a fully operational private network without manual network configurations. Its NAT traversal system connects your devices even when they are behind strict firewalls or on separate networks, allowing them to communicate as if they were all on the same physical local network. This makes it easier to access your Windows PC from another device without resorting to complex solutions or external services and without exposing your network publicly. Its automatic operation turns tasks that were once advanced into simple and transparent processes.

Download Tailscale for free and enjoy an instant, secure, and fast private network, where your machines connect with each other without you needing to worry about router configurations or complicated settings.