On Tue, 26 Apr 2016, Lars Noodén wrote: > On 04/26/2016 03:46 AM, Patrick Bartek wrote: > > On Mon, 25 Apr 2016, Lars Noodén wrote:> > >> On 04/25/2016 05:01 AM, Patrick Bartek wrote: > >> Keep in mind that SSH can do a SOCKS proxy itself and thus you > >> might not even want to go to the trouble of setting up OpenVPN on > >> top of whatever you have. > > > > I just want something simple for security when I use public wifi on > > my phone or laptop for personal web and email. It doesn't have to > > be NSA-proof. ;-) But I'll look into that. > > It's easy and simple, just use the SSH client the -D option and > choose a port and log into your router. If you keep your SSH key in > an agent, which many desktop environments have available for your, > then you can just re-connect automatically.
I'm looking into this. > One addendum, whether you use VPN or SOCKS proxy, is that if you have > a dynamic IP address you'll probably want to set up an account at a > dynamic DNS service. That way if (when) your IP address changes while > you are away you wont have to cause suspicion by scanning your ISP's > whole network for your proxy. ddclient, for example, is in the > repository. Yes, I'm aware I'll need a ddns service one way or the other. Considering no-ip.com. Their free service got good reviews, too. B
