u/Ok_Midnight_4229

I’ve got a home setup with a Windows PC acting as a shared storage server. Everything works fine normally, but I recently enabled split tunneling on my VPN to keep local traffic accessible.

My laptop connects to the shared folders without any issues now, but my phone still refuses to connect when the VPN is active. As soon as I disconnect the VPN, it works instantly again.

I already tried adding my phone’s IP to the allowed list and double checked the split tunneling settings, but no change. Has anyone run into this with mobile devices specifically? Not sure if it’s something with iOS/Android or just my setup acting weird.

I’ve been running a VPN on my laptop lately and noticed something weird. Whenever it’s active, certain websites and web apps start asking for access to my local network. If I don’t allow it, parts of the site break like videos not loading or dashboards acting buggy. But giving that permission every time feels kinda sketchy to me.

Is this just how some sites behave with VPNs, or is there a way to stop those prompts without breaking everything? Also wondering if it’s safer to allow it globally or if there’s a smarter way to limit it.

I travel pretty often and also use public WiFi a lot, so having a VPN has been something I rely on regularly. Over time I’ve tried a few different ones and eventually stuck with one for a while to really see how it performs day to day. Figured I’d share my experience after using it consistently instead of just first impressions.

I signed up for Surfshark a while back because of their super cheap introductory offer. It seemed like a great deal, but now my subscription is about to renew, and the price is significantly higher. What's even more frustrating is trying to figure out how to actually cancel the auto-renewal. I've been digging through their website and app, and it feels like they've made it intentionally difficult to find the cancellation option. It's giving me serious hidden fees and billing problems vibes.

I'm behind on bills and I need to cover rent and utilities this month, so I can't afford unexpected charges. I'm trying to figure out if this is a common issue with Surfshark's auto-renewal and cancellation process. Has anyone else had trouble stopping their subscription or been charged unexpectedly? I'd appreciate any honest feedback on how easy or difficult it is to manage their billing, or if I should just dispute the charge with my bank.