Tips experienced

I want to turn to experienced users of hoster services (and maybe to hosters themselves) - what kind of hosting in the states would you recommend?

Interested in a dedicated server for win with the ability to install its software and terminal access.

States because the project is designed more for the audience there.
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I would be grateful for specific options, as well as recommendations for what you should pay attention to when choosing a hoster, tricks from their side, etc.

I am sure that such information will be interesting not only to me alone.