Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping https://share.google/z9wakYer5byDDQfvY
edit: sorry I posted a link w/ no comment, I was just came across this elsewhere and found it interesting showing how 2 things I feel strongly about are related.
I'm strongly for the right to repair and for less copyright (well at the very least much shorter than it is currently)
Is your Instant Pot making angry beeping noises, and flashing a C6, C6L, or C6H error? That's because the pressure sensor is stuck or broken. Here's how to fix it!
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Fix+the+C6+Error+for+a+Pressure+Cooker/147233
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Your robot vacuum is not a magical floor goblin you can ignore forever. It needs clean filters, untangled rollers, fresh parts, and the occasional rescue mission from charging cables. Treat it right and it can last for years, not months. We put together the care guide your little dust-eating coworker deserves.
https://www.ifixit.com/News/117248/how-to-keep-your-robot-vacuum-running-for-years-not-months
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The Fairbuds XL just became the first headphones to earn a 10/10 repairability score on our new headphone scorecard! Replaceable battery. Replaceable ear pads. Modular design. Actual repair manuals. This is what headphones look like when they’re built to last instead of built for the landfill.
https://www.ifixit.com/News/117206/were-now-scoring-wireless-headphones-for-repairability
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We’re now scoring wireless headphones! We evaluated 14 popular models using a new scoring rubric. The results highlight a clear gap between what’s possible and what’s currently being built. Let us know which headphones you'd like to see scored and read our blog at the link below!
https://www.ifixit.com/News/117206/were-now-scoring-wireless-headphones-for-repairability
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Renting should not mean living in the dark. 🔦🏠
A little electrical knowledge is the best way for a tenant to stay safe and save money. We've made a list of the most common electrical issues in rentals and how to handle them.
What you will learn:
- How to safely troubleshoot a dead outlet.
- What your landlord is legally required to fix.
- Why every renter needs to find their breaker box today.
Get the guide:
https://www.ifixit.com/News/116515/what-every-renter-should-know-about-electrical-repairs
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Do you own a multimeter? ⚡️ You should.
It is the ultimate diagnostic tool for testing batteries and finding short circuits in your tech. Stop guessing and start fixing with the most essential tool in your kit. 🛠️
Get yours at the link down below!
https://www.ifixit.com/products/digital-multimeter
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Some devices aren’t hard to repair by accident—they’re built that way. These design choices block access, add risk, and push you toward replacement instead of repair. That’s not innovation. That's planned obsolescence.
Which one annoys you the most?
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🛠️ What if repairing products became the default rather than the exception?
🚨Save the date: Join us at the Repair & Share Festival on 31 October 2026!
👉🏾 Read all about it: https://www.cscp.org/join-our-repair-and-share-festival/
#rightorepair #ecodesign #sustainability #circularconsumption
Mike
iFixit
CSCP