TekLan VPN Blog | Releases, Setup Guides and VPN Explained

4 November 2026

Who runs TekLan VPN? An independent UK VPN, explained

TekLan VPN is an independent UK service, owned by one person and funded by its clients, not investors. Where it came from, how it's run and what that means for you.

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2 November 2026

TekLan VPN on your TV: every option, device by device

Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Shield and Apple TV run the TekLan VPN app. Samsung, LG and Roku need a router or a streaming stick. Here's what to do.

28 October 2026

TekLan VPN for Steam Deck, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch

Steam Deck runs WireGuard itself in Desktop Mode; PlayStation, Xbox and Switch need a VPN router. How to set up each, and what to expect in online games.

22 October 2026

The new TekLan VPN client area: a quick tour

Your plan, invoices, payment methods, the VPN Dashboard and support tickets are now in one new client area. How to sign in and where to find everything.

21 October 2026

The TekLan VPN beta programme: how to join on every device

Every TekLan VPN beta that's open, how to join on iPhone, Mac, Android, Fire TV and Windows, how to go back, and how to report a problem we can fix.

20 October 2026

TekLan VPN 4.0 for Windows and Mac: what's new in the beta

The rebuilt TekLan VPN 4.0 for Windows and Mac is in beta: a connect button you can trust, locations that open instantly, TekLan DNS and safer switching.

18 October 2026

TekLan VPN 4.1 for Android, Android TV and Fire TV

TekLan VPN 4.1.0 for Android adds local network access, more DNS choices and tidier TV settings. 4.1.1, in beta, brings clearer connection states.

29 September 2026

Browser extension or full app: which TekLan VPN do you need?

The Chrome, Edge and Firefox extensions protect only that browser; the apps protect the whole device. When each makes sense and how to set up the extension.

15 September 2026

The VPN Dashboard: TekLan VPN for routers, NAS and more

How to use the TekLan VPN Dashboard: make WireGuard and OpenVPN profiles, get them onto a router, NAS or TV browser, and keep one profile per device.

2 September 2026

VPN on your router: put your whole home on TekLan VPN

A VPN on your router covers devices that can't run an app, like consoles and smart TVs. What you need, how to set it up, and how to choose which devices use it.