Today is my birthday, and I experienced a memorable incident where my MacBook Pro keyboard stopped working. This was quite frustrating as I tried all possible ways to fix it, including an SMC (System Management Controller) reset, NVRAM (nonvolatile random-access memory) reset, etc. Unfortunately, none of these attempts resolved the hardware fault issue. I had no choice but to take it to a nearby repair shop, and it cost me a fortune to replace the keyboard and the screen of the Apple product. Moreover, I lost an entire day of productivity as I could barely work on my remote desktop. This incident serves as a reminder of the fundamental principle of cloud infrastructure: it is designed for failure.

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