...verdict is in (read comments).
todo:
> switch from ProtonVPN to Mullvad
> install pi-hole + Mullvad/Wireguard on a gateway device
> pipe entire home network through it, phones too while away from home
#letsgo
Discussion
I bought a $10/mo vps from initech that I use as the exit node for my tailscale network and a public IP for domains. I have pihole running on my home server as the DNS for the whole VPN which blocks ads and other things I don't want to see. Like everything, you just need to bang your head against it until it works.
I use Mullvad as necessary (turning off TS and turning on MV) and permanently on a laptop I use for torrents that is not on my TS VPN.
Maybe in the future, I'll self host Nuclear to replace Tailscale, but that is an endeavor for future me to deal with.
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