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How I Save Thousands Running My Own Cloud Instead of AWS
I do not think cloud is bad. I think it is often overpriced for steady workloads. As of April 8, 2026, three always-on AWS instances that roughly cover my web, app, and database baseline add up to about $805/month before storage, balancing, backups, and internet transfer. For stable workloads, that is exactly why I still prefer fixed-cost self-hosting.
Why I Use Debian: The Open-Source Operating System That Just Works
Debian still wins for the same reason it always has: it prefers stability, clear release discipline, and community governance over constant churn. As of 8 April 2026, Debian 13.4 is the current point release, and the Debian 13 lifecycle runs for five years.
Microslop and the Perceived Quality of Microsoft Windows
Microsoft's reputation problem in 2026 is less about one headline and more about product direction. Microsoft's own pages now pitch Windows 11 as an AI-forward platform while Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. That shift helps explain why users looking for calmer, more predictable computing increasingly compare Windows against macOS Tahoe and Debian's stability-first model.