Published May 8, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

Gregory Gibson is an IT specialist and technical writer who focuses on Linux and Windows Servers, Android customization, virtual private servers, web servers, and cybersecurity.

Gregory has worked in enterprise IT for over 15 years and enjoys creating content to help people get the most out of their homelab and self-hosted IT projects, and to stay safe online.

When not working, he enjoys photography, writing science fiction, and digital art.

When I’m using my Microsoft Windows Servers remotely, I still use the built-in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that ships with Windows. That’s because it’s fast, I can pass through my mic and sound, and it’s as close to a native experience as I can get with Windows.

The big problem with using RDP alone is that, unlike SSH or RDP with a VPN, it’s not really considered a very secure solution for public-facing servers.…