Breaking the Repair Barrier: How Companies Are Preventing Us from Fixing Our Own Stuff
Once upon a time, repairing your gadgets and appliances was simple—replacement parts were standardized, accessible, and affordable. Today, companies are making repairs harder than ever, locking consumers out with glued components, limited manuals, and software restrictions. From pairing parts with unique serial numbers to disabling features when repairs aren’t “authorized,” these tactics leave us throwing […]