I recently read some interesting articles (see [1,2]) by Bert Hubert about IaaS and SaaS in the EU, which are generally considered cloud computing at large. He has quite a deep understanding of such topics, and the reading is enjoyable and triggered a few reflections.
In a previous post, I suggested that people should escape from big company-based social networks and find refuge in the Fediverse. The reason for that is simply to avoid being constantly considered a profitable customer, being profiled, and continuously bombed from advertising campaigns or sponsored posts. In brief, the purpose is returning to the original spirit of the big network of peers of the 90s.
Recently, I participated in a brief thread on Mastodon about how to maintain relations with people that have been built around a social network, specifically through Facebook. This is not different for Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok or whatever you prefer.
The planned obsolescence of computers and other IT electronic equipment is a well-known plague of our age. For years, I stopped buying new computers and prefer refurbished ones whenever possible. That includes all my personal ICT boxes, and even at work, I try to spin out the life cycle of the equipment in use under my direct management. Proprietary OSes often limit the lifespan of IT equipment, but in some cases, vendor-independent FOSS software can replace the original one at End of Life (EOL). This is beneficial because FOSS software is often more lightweight, customizable, and has a longer support life, thereby extending the usability of your equipment.