# General
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## [Welcome to Hosting Threads! 👋](https://hostingthreads.com/t/welcome-to-hosting-threads/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://hostingthreads.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://hostingthreads.com/t/welcome-to-hosting-threads/5 "2026-03-15T10:30:26Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests to your profile. What is one thi…
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## [About the General category](https://hostingthreads.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://hostingthreads.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://hostingthreads.com/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2026-03-15T10:30:19Z")
The General forum category is an open space for all kinds of discussions that don’t fit into a specific hosting‑focused section. Here, users can introduce themselves, share announcements, ask general questions, and talk…
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## [Hosted Mac Minis vs. Local Desktop Hardware for iOS Build Infrastructure](https://hostingthreads.com/t/hosted-mac-minis-vs-local-desktop-hardware-for-ios-build-infrastructure/90)
**Author:** [@Adrnaaaa](https://hostingthreads.com/u/Adrnaaaa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://hostingthreads.com/t/hosted-mac-minis-vs-local-desktop-hardware-for-ios-build-infrastructure/90 "2026-10-27T08:33:37Z")
Deciding between purchasing local physical desktops or renting cloud-hosted Mac Minis depends heavily on team distribution, build frequency, and infrastructure management preferences. While local desktops offer direct ph…