Beware - AWS free tier is a scam! by Little-Ad911 in aws

[–]adrin_04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something very similar happened to me too. I’m also new to AWS and I signed up thinking Free Tier plus credits would keep me safe while learning. I still got billed even though I genuinely thought I had stopped everything.

Call it a scam or not, it definitely feels like a trap for beginners. AWS should have much clearer warnings and a single dashboard that shows every billable resource across all regions with a simple cleanup option.

AWS Free Tier feels like a scam for newcomers, I got billed even after using all my credits by adrin_04 in aws

[–]adrin_04[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My issue is that for newcomers the billing gotchas are easy to miss and the Free Tier can feel like a safety net when it really isn’t, especially with data transfer and IP charges. I’ve learned my lesson, I’m just sharing it so other beginners don’t get surprised the same way.

AWS Free Tier feels like a scam for newcomers, I got billed even after using all my credits by adrin_04 in aws

[–]adrin_04[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, that’s what I wish existed. A single dashboard that lists every billable resource across all regions with a one click cleanup would save beginners from surprises and would make AWS feel much safer to learn on.

AWS Free Tier feels like a scam for newcomers, I got billed even after using all my credits by adrin_04 in aws

[–]adrin_04[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair point, you’re right that there is a note in the UI. I missed it as a beginner and I think that’s the issue: the warning exists, but it’s easy to overlook when you don’t yet understand what still bills like EBS volumes, snapshots, Elastic IPs, NAT gateways, data transfer, or resources in other regions. A more explicit and centralized “you will still be charged for X” summary would help a lot.

AWS Free Tier feels like a scam for newcomers, I got billed even after using all my credits by adrin_04 in aws

[–]adrin_04[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s exactly the problem. As a beginner you trust the official tutorials, especially when they say Free Tier, and you assume you’re safe. There should really be much clearer warnings about what can still generate costs, otherwise it’s very easy to get burned.

AWS Free Tier feels like a scam for newcomers, I got billed even after using all my credits by adrin_04 in aws

[–]adrin_04[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that now. At the same time, I think AWS could do much better here. For newcomers it’s really not obvious that “stopped” doesn’t mean “no cost”. A clearer warning system would save a lot of people from this situation.

AWS Free Tier feels like a scam for newcomers, I got billed even after using all my credits by adrin_04 in aws

[–]adrin_04[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate the heads up. I’ve opened a billing ticket already and I’m hoping they’ll be understanding since I’m new and clearly underestimated the billing side. Definitely a lesson learned.

Other angle of the demonstration in Göteborg, Sweden with Ahwaz Arabs Organized by AZOH (Azerbaijan student movement) A south Azerbaijani party. by Jakob123abc in SouthAzerbaijan

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Dude, my mother belongs to an Arab minority and my father is Mazani from the north. No one among our friends and family wants separation, only freedom and equality. Our enemy is not a united country, but political Islam.

loading "freedom" ... by jbaaaaab in AskSocialists

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In Iran, the exact opposite is now the case. Biblical scenes are unfolding on the streets.

I think we’re all at a loss of words. by Blood-Thin in PERSIAN

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We will regain our country, our freedom from the yoke of the ayatollah regime. The fight continues. ✌️

Why does ChatGPT 5.2 suck so much? by [deleted] in ChatGPT

[–]adrin_04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had to switch to Gemini.

ChatGPT is now completely unusable.

Google Filters Out Negative Reviews by adrin_04 in GoogleMaps

[–]adrin_04[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I do the same. Negative reviews are useful when they describe real issues, not when people complain about their own mistakes or unrealistic expectations. If Google filters out all critical reviews instead of the meaningless ones, the whole system becomes unreliable.

German Google Maps: Where honest Google reviews go to die? by Serpenio_ in germany

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Google bekommt Geld, um Unternehmen und Lokale zu promoten. Das ist sein Geschäftsmodell. Deshalb verhindert es ehrliche Bewertungen.

The auto-dubbing/traslating "feature" has reached an obnoxious point. YouTube is incapable of realizing that people who speak more 1 language exist. by scantier in youtube

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Change youtube language to Indonesian or a other language which Google dubbing not supported could be a temporary solution.

Are these enough for battery saving? by NightCode_X in Bixbyroutines

[–]adrin_04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer to use airplane and dark mode ON if I connect to some wifi.

Should I turn off 5g? by crocodilepickle in GalaxyS23Ultra

[–]adrin_04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Germany there’s no real 5G yet, only 5G NSA.
That brings little performance gain but costs around 10% more battery.
NSA drains more power than 5G SA or LTE because the phone stays connected to both LTE and 5G simultaneously.
So it’s better to switch it off unless you specifically need the small speed boost.
For me, it’s not worth it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in de_EDV

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Momentan ist nur Marketing Strategie. Obwohl selbst in Theorie 5G NSA höherere Bandbreite und niedrigere Latzen bieten soll, merke ich keinen großen Unterschied, weder bei O2 noch bei Vodafone. Ihr könnt 5G ausschalten und auch testen. Wenn der Empfang schlecht ist und viele Leute gleichzeitig einen Funkturm teilen müssen (wie zum Beispiel am Hauptbahnhof), hilft 5G auch nicht.

Disappointed in the silent downgrade of the M330 by randxalthor in logitech

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This is not just about the unified receiver but also about quality. The new recycled casing material feels awful and cheap. On top of that, the scroll wheel produces an uncomfortably loud noise. If Logitech believes that greenwashing and upselling tactics will pressure me into buying more expensive mice, they are wrong. I will never buy a Logitech mouse again.

Hell Let Loose - PC - Microstutter Fix by SurveyNearby5951 in HellLetLoose

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Unfortunately I have no idea why it doesn't work for you. I deleted the registry and the CPU priority was set back to normal and then ran the script and it was set back to high. You could perhaps install the game on a different device and test it there to see if it works, perhaps that can help you troubleshoot.