Several months back, Apple refurbisher John Bumstead received a batch of about 20 MacBooks from an e-waste recycler. Bumstead, who routinely refurbishes MacBooks that are more than 10 years old, ...

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It has been a big year for the right to repair, the movement of advocates pushing for people to be able to fix their own electronics and equipment without manufacturer approval. The issue has gathered ...

When some companies make fixing their items almost impossible, community organizations and activists are fighting back to help remedy the issue and the broken system. BySophie Liza Cannon, Former ...