Dev Mocks 'Cloud Agents': Leaving Laptop On All Day Just to Keep Them Running

jarrodwatts · x · 2026-08-11

A developer jokingly tweeted about their love for "cloud agents," with the punchline being a relatable image: to keep these automated tasks running continuously, they have to leave their physical laptop on all day, simply dimming the brightness to simulate sleep.

This "cyber nightlight" approach highlights the awkward reality of relying on cloud automation tools today.

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