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Introducing the Double Tap Extra feed — your all-access pass to everything you don’t hear on the main show. This bonus content stream is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, partner perks, special videos, and even early access to new features and episodes. Whether it’s a candid moment with your favorite host, bonus Q&A sessions, or offers from our trusted tech partners, this is the place for superfans who want more of the good stuff. It’s Double Tap — turned up a notch.
Tailscale, VPNs, and Pi Holes: The Geekiest Dollop Yet!
Double Tap Extra
1 hour
3 months ago
Tailscale, VPNs, and Pi Holes: The Geekiest Dollop Yet!
Want to access your home computer and files from anywhere without the hassle of port forwarding or risky VPN setups? This episode of Double Tap Extra dives deep into Tailscale, a powerful tool that makes remote networking simple, secure, and accessible—even for the non-techies.
In this lively and tech-nerdy “dollop” of Double Tap Extra, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Tim Dixon, and Callum Stoneman explore Tailscale—a mesh VPN that simplifies remote network access. Shaun explains how he uses it to access a hard drive in his shed from anywhere in the UK, while Tim breaks down how Tailscale works, including features like exit nodes and Magic DNS.
Callum shares his experience connecting via Tailscale to use NVDA Remote securely, avoiding the complexities of port forwarding. They also discuss home networking headaches, static IPs, Raspberry Pi ad-blocking via Pi-hole, smart light automation, and travel routers like the Beryl AX.
Humour and relatable tech mishaps weave through the conversation, from scammer stories to Shaun’s adventures with broken keyboards. For blind users and accessibility advocates, the gang highlight the ease-of-use and accessibility of Tailscale's interface—plus ethical questions around ad blocking and network security.
0:00 – Welcome to another Double Tap “Dollop”
4:30 – Sean introduces Tailscale use case
8:55 – Tim explains Tailscale VPN and mesh setup
13:30 – NVDA Remote + Tailscale walkthrough
18:45 – Port forwarding woes and why Tailscale wins
25:20 – Exit nodes and filtering kids’ traffic
29:00 – Accessibility, Magic DNS, and static IP myths
35:55 – Chrome Remote Desktop and RIM vs. Tailscale
42:20 – Scams, scam shows, and CD swindles
50:00 – Solving the ad blocking dilemma with Pi-hole
1:00:45 – Raspberry Pi accessibility tips
1:06:00 – Travel routers and smart Wi-Fi on the move
1:15:20 – Smart lights, motion sensors, and mesh Wi-Fi
1:24:50 – Callum’s big house move (and cupboard beans)
1:33:00 – Red lights in the bathroom and light guilt
1:37:55 – Outro: Broken keyboards, smart homes, and future plans
Double Tap Extra
Introducing the Double Tap Extra feed — your all-access pass to everything you don’t hear on the main show. This bonus content stream is packed with behind-the-scenes moments, unfiltered conversations, exclusive interviews, partner perks, special videos, and even early access to new features and episodes. Whether it’s a candid moment with your favorite host, bonus Q&A sessions, or offers from our trusted tech partners, this is the place for superfans who want more of the good stuff. It’s Double Tap — turned up a notch.
