Defeat Planned Obsolescence and Embrace the Right to Repair

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By Christian Cawley

Published Dec 9, 2020

Planned obsolescence means hardware doesn't last as long as it should. In this week's show we look at how to claim your right to repair.

When was the last time you repaired any of your gadgets, computers, or other hardware? Or did you pay for a repair with an approved dealer, perhaps covered by device insurance? Technology companies are increasingly removing the right to repair, by introducing planned obsolescence into the tech you buy.

But what does this mean? Christian Cawley and James Frew explore in depth.

You'll find these links useful for this week's Really Useful Podcast.

What Is Right to Repair?
Defend Your Right to Repair With Linux

Christian Cawley and James Frew are this week's hosts. Follow them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @jimjamfroo.

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