If you’re considering purchasing a new gadget—whether that’s a laptop, a video game console, or a digital camera—you might expect to have access to whatever repair manuals or spare parts the ...

For years now, tech companies and manufacturers have been making it harder and harder for consumers to undertake the simple act of fixing their own stuff. They withhold crucial parts and repair ...

Corinne Reichert (she/her) grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to California in 2019. She holds degrees in law and communications, and currently writes news, analysis and features for CNET across ...

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