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You could try Paperspace (YCW15, https://www.paperspace.com) for hosted Windows or Linux desktops. We run our own hardware to keep costs low, all instances have a GPU, and we built a streaming algorithm that works extremely well. We also have native apps for all desktop platforms and a killer web receiver as well :)

[disclaimer: I'm one of the co-founders]

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So, I have this problem where windows is completely unworkable, but once in a blue moon (say 4 hours once a year), I need desktop office.

Can I delete my vm between uses, and quickly spin up an office license for those 4 hours? I can pay significantly more than $0.28 / year if the process is slicker than dealing with a windows vm that gets booted once every 12 months (and then spends hours patching itself before it is usable).

Nice! Do you guys have any plans to support macOS in the future?

It says here[1] they have a Mac app.

Or did you mean offering MacOS as a virtual desktop? I don't believe there is a MacOS license that allows this.

1. https://www.paperspace.com/app

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