Standby · Guides
Practical, opinionated guides for keeping Claude Desktop, Cowork, and Dispatch running 24/7 — whether you use Standby or roll your own.
Every reliable way to keep Claude Desktop, Code, Cowork, Dispatch, and scheduled tasks running around the clock. Cost + reliability compared honestly.
Updated May 2026 · 10 min read
Why your 6 AM brief stops firing when you close the laptop, and the four real fixes ranked by cost. Built for digital nomads.
Updated May 2026 · 7 min read
Kick off a 4-hour refactor at 11 PM, wake up to a green PR at 7 AM. Host setup, prompt structure, safety nets.
Updated May 2026 · 8 min read
Why Dispatch dies, the four hosting options ranked by cost and uptime, and the 10-minute setup that works.
Updated May 2026 · 8 min read
Five real hosting options ranked by 3-year total cost. Includes the failure modes that affect your actual bill.
Updated May 2026 · 9 min read
The short answer is no. The long answer: why, what you're really asking, and the right alternative for each underlying use case.
Updated May 2026 · 6 min read
Text Claude from your phone like a friend. Free Telegram bot + MCP integration, 15-min walkthrough.
Updated May 2026 · 6 min read
Honest 3-year math: dollars, uptime, hands-off-ness. Sometimes the Mac mini wins; sometimes the cloud wins.
Updated May 2026 · 8 min read
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