While On Break

A companion newsletter taking you beyond the ideas with examples, lists and rabbit holes.

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Why I Left Self Hosting

Venture capital found the self hosting movement and turned it into the very thing it was trying to solve

Alex Kokobane

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Aug 7, 2026

quick read

Aug 3, 2026

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3 min read

Do Not Buy a 256GB MacBook in 2026

If you're looking to get a MacBook as your primary device, save yourself the headache and get on with at least 512GB o

Alex Kokobane

music

Jul 27, 2026

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4 min read

The one Spotify feature I need in 2026

The sure way to encourage artists to make good music

Alex Kokobane

artificial intelligence

Why I Think Cursor’s $29B Valuation Is Pure Hype

Nov 20, 2025

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5 min read

Why I Think Cursor’s $29B Valuation Is Pure Hype

Why a $29B valuation for a VS Code fork says more about hype than technology.

Alex Kokobane

Quick Reads

quick read

Aug 7, 2026

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3 min read

Why I Left Self Hosting

Venture capital found the self hosting movement and turned it into the very thing it was trying to solve

Alex Kokobane

quick read

Aug 3, 2026

•

3 min read

Do Not Buy a 256GB MacBook in 2026

If you're looking to get a MacBook as your primary device, save yourself the headache and get on with at least 512GB o

Alex Kokobane

quick read

Spotify buying WhoSampled is actually great news

Nov 20, 2025

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4 min read

Spotify buying WhoSampled is actually great news

A look at why Spotify’s acquisition of WhoSampled may be the unexpected win the music community didn’t see coming.

Alex Kokobane

Long Reads

long read

Jul 27, 2026

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4 min read

The one Spotify feature I need in 2026

The sure way to encourage artists to make good music

Alex Kokobane

long read

Nov 20, 2025

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5 min read

Why I Think Cursor’s $29B Valuation Is Pure Hype

Why a $29B valuation for a VS Code fork says more about hype than technology.

A look at why Spotify’s acquisition of WhoSampled may be the unexpected win the music community didn’t see coming.

Alex Kokobane