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@kwiens We used that same Framework part to implement a hard drive data migration.

Interoperable interfaces have huge positive externalities.

@RepMGP We approve this message.

Currently, high school students can get AP credits in subjects like Biology, Calculus, and even Art classes. But for some reason, we don't elevate Shop Class to that same level — even though it's where you strengthen hands-on skills foundational to a career in the trades. Students should get dual enrollment credits in those classes, and I'm working to make that a reality.

@LG_Rocket @FBI @gigastacey Wondering if DD-WRT, OpenWRT, and Tomato will close off those exploits.

From the @FBI: Your out of date router could put you at risk. That's why it's so important that manufactures TELL US for how long they're going to support our products. At the very least we need transparency for how long products are supported before we buy them. h/t @gigastacey

@MehdiHacks @kwiens @iFixit We approve this Message

I don't like putting stickers anywhere on my devices, but this one is an exception.

@kwiens How many amps? Could we use it for #electrolysis and #Rust removal?

Having a portable 12V power supply is useful for all kinds of things, not just releasing battery adhesives. Switch your wall warts over to battery power! ifixit.com/News/101356/in…

We've got a new tool! VoltClip is a USB-C 12 volt power supply. It works to release the adhesive on the new iPhone 16.

So @GeoffreyGiller what was the #final #outcome for the #defective @Bose #qc35 headphones? Still a fun fix and grateful @iFixit had a teardown guide to access that ear cup not producing sound.

@LG_Rocket @2600 Should be an awesome panel discussion. Reminds us about talking about the #righttorepair at ... The Last HOPE (?)

When we trash 500 lbs. of e-waste per second in the U.S. we can't afford to replace phones, laptops, and appliances just because their software is obsolete. Stop by our panel at @2600 HOPE in NYC schedule.hope.net/hopexv/talk/WD…

If you really need to walk away from an opporunity to learn about maintaining your own stuff, there's a chance none of us will be able work on it. We'll be working with others who were willing, able, and excited to learn about repair and maintenance. 6/end

Abandoning an opportunity to learn how to fix your stuff puts us at a disadvantage towards effective repair. We would be operating in the dark. We wind up going down a rabbit hole, giving up other repairs that could have taken less time and effort. 5/

Without the skill-sharing, she would have had to wait for another Fixing Session. Instead, she fetched the soldering kit, resoldered everything, and got it working again. Those are the victories we want to see. 4/

The small appliance had no power and no lights. We saw bad parts. We could have done the work ourselves, but we chose to train the owner on through-hole soldering. She got it working. The mini-fridge actually went out again later that week. 3/

Traditional Repair Shop? We're Very Different We're so interested in sharing what we know about repair, we even changed our About Us sections to include skill sharing as part of our mission. As much as we like fixing stuff, we love teaching others to do so even more. 1/

Example: The small appliance had no power and no lights.   We saw bad parts.   We could have done the work ourselves, but we chose to train the owner on through-hole soldering.   She got it working.   The mini-fridge actually went out again later that week.   3/

@nProctor That ad is soooooo #tonedeaf

Given the recent headlines about Apple requiring usable old Apple devices to be destroyed, this ad is certainly a choice ... bloomberg.com/news/features/… Anyway, #RightToRepair

@LG_Rocket Hardware As A Service Strikes Again

AirPods are designed to be thrown out and replaced reddit.com/r/technology/c…

@jason_koebler @kwiens We've heard whispers to this from decades ago as part of the T&C's between Apple and shredders 🤬😡☹️

This is a great piece, and confirms the broader scale of a piece I did a long time ago: Apple has "must shred" agreements with e-waste recyclers that require them to destroy devices that could easily be repaired/refurbished/reused after having data wiped bloomberg.com/news/features/…

@Bobby4Brooklyn @kwiens @LeroyComrie We approve this message.

Requiring repair score cards for phones and laptops is common sense. That’s why @LeroyComrie and I have a bill to require that major electronics be rated based on their repairability.

@evanengel Ya can also slide into our DM's

@evanengel Come join us at our next Fixing Session at @hackmanhattan on 2024 Jan 17! We look forward to seeing you