Apple apps on Big Sur bypass some firewalls and VPNs
If you're serious about using a VPN, I strongly recommend getting an OpenWRT capable router and setting up your VPN there. Some benefits:<p>- It's physically impossible for your devices to bypass the VPN.<p>- It also works with devices that have poor or non existent VPN support (e.g. Roku, smart TV, etc.).<p>- You only have to configure it once vs having to configure it on all your devices.<p>- You can easily and quickly toggle the VPN by switching to a Wifi that doesn't have VPN setup.<p>I've been using GL.iNet's travel routers for many years and can't recommend enough (no affiliation other than being a customer). Just ordered their new Beryl router[0].<p>[0] <a href="https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt1300/" rel="nofollow">https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt1300/</a>