Guides and technical notes
Practical writing about v2rayN and proxy clients, aimed at people who actually have to make it work.
Installing v2rayN on macOS: dmg versus zip
Both downloads contain the same app but behave differently. Includes the correct fix for "app is damaged and can't be opened".
macOSApple Silicon or Intel: which Mac build to download
The download page offers arm64 and 64. Thirty seconds to identify your machine, and what happens if you get it wrong.
LinuxLinux packages: deb, rpm or zip?
Three formats for three families of distribution. Choose correctly and it installs with one command; choose wrong and you land in dependency hell.
LinuxInstalling v2rayN on Ubuntu and Debian, end to end
From download to autostart, including the desktop proxy settings most guides skip and what to do on a headless server.
LinuxInstalling v2rayN on LoongArch (Loongson)
Architecture identification, package selection and the pitfall that catches everyone: the core binary has to match too.
Androidv2rayNG on Android: the complete guide
From installing the APK to per-app routing, plus the battery settings that stop Android killing it in the background.
AndroidNekoBox on Android: a practical guide
The sing-box-based Android client. What it does differently, how to configure it, and when it is the right choice.
Androidv2rayNG or NekoBox: which Android client?
The real differences — protocol support, interface, resource use — and the single question that decides it.
AndroidAndroid is blocking the APK install
"Install blocked", "app not installed" and "there was a problem parsing the package" mean three different things. Here is what each one needs.
AndroidWhat arm64-v8a means: Android CPU architectures explained
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a and x86_64 in APK filenames, what each covers, and how to find out which one your phone needs.
Multi-deviceUsing one subscription across phone, laptop and tablet
A single subscription URL works on any number of devices. How to move it safely, and why sharing config files instead is a bad idea.
Multi-deviceiOS options and whether your subscription still works
There is no v2rayN for iOS. What iPhone users can run instead, whether the subscription transfers, and the App Store region problem.
Multi-deviceSharing servers by QR code
The fastest way to move a server from computer to phone, what the QR actually contains, and the privacy implications of sharing one.
Multi-deviceWhat a subscription link reveals
What the subscription URL, individual server links and connection logs each expose — and the four moments where leaks happen.
Choosing wellFree servers versus paid providers: the real cost comparison
Free is not zero-cost. A clear accounting of speed, reliability, privacy and time so you can decide which suits you.
Choosing wellHow to tell whether a provider is worth trusting
Ignore the marketing. A checklist covering trials, route types, payment methods and the warning signs that precede a shutdown.
Choosing wellTraffic units and multipliers: how far does 1 GB go?
GB and Gb differ by a factor of eight, and a multiplier can turn 1 GB into 300 MB of usable transfer. The arithmetic you need.
Choosing wellHow much bandwidth does 4K streaming actually need?
Resolution, bitrate and buffering explained — so you can tell whether stuttering is a bandwidth problem or something else.
Choosing wellRouter-level proxying: is it worth it?
Configuring the whole house once sounds ideal. The real costs, and the situations where it genuinely pays off.
Choosing wellNetwork setup for travelling abroad — and for reaching home
Why your existing configuration misbehaves once you leave, and why accessing home-country services needs a completely different approach.