I don't want my fridge to have a camera or Wi-Fi. I don't want my dishwasher to be smart. I don't want my washing machine to text me.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
In fact, I kinda miss knobs and dials and knowing big appliances would last 20 years and could still be repaired.
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The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the sink
I even put a post It to cover the lens on my laptops (I have 3--don't ask 😁) and refuse to do FaceTime. At work, when we had online meetings, all of us refused to let the others see each of us. So we all used avatars--this was at a high-tech company (Seagate). 😅
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I did not do my research before buying the robot vacuum. At least it can work in a limited way, but meh...
E.g., I still miss screw agitators, which Speed Queens haven't used in years.
That's a whole different approach to the problem and is worth more discussion. I appreciate simplicity too
that will shut him off ..
Looking at you 🧐 #apple #iphones
Mine how has about 20 steps to run a 30 min load. My old washer took 5 seconds to start.
Since car makers are putting a touch screen in cars anyway, they want to save money by putting all ->
The fact that this isn't ideal (or safe at all) for driving, or that people can't find settings they need, doesn't concern them. They're only making cars to make money, after all
People aren't even asking for them. It's all auto makers. People want knobs and dials.
It's f-ing ridiculous.
Ended up with a GE top freezer that was basically the newest model of my old one . 3 ft.³ larger.
I am pretty happy…
No bells nor whistles !
If you look at them in person you’ll see that a lot are basically identical except for aesthetics
Pick the one with a good warranty
I don’t want to charge it, to drive for me, or communicate where I’m going to anyone.
I don’t need screens, lane assist, or automatic parking.
I just want it to start and stop when I want it to and not cost 1k to replace an alternator.
Every car I’ve owned since 2010 has been complete garbage. I have matchbox cars that are built better. Crappy electronics and way too much plastic.
And often less expensive.
Back to the basics.
The only LED colour you need is warm white.
Kept the washer until 2022
(Replaced belts as needed)
We STILL have the dryer
(Replaced motor 3 years ago, MUCH cheaper than new dryer!)
Works fine
Currently still using “ineffecient”1977 GE fridge
in cellar
Drives my millennial kids crazy
One of my sci-fi books takes this premise much further, and let’s just say AI and biological existence kinda is completely incompatible.
For decades, I’ve frequently stated: “sometimes a toaster just needs to be a toaster.”
I recall another movie where a house is computer controlled and gives birth/rise to a child from a silver spinning diamond device…attempting to locate that, too.
Random access memories can be fun.
Like most IOT devices, the security is garbage.
Some lasted twice that - & would still be working if those old-timey cords hadn't frayed!
especially when they end up using lowest bidder for the smart screens so if they die you are well fcuked!
- Fabricar es un proceso industrial. Optimizado
- Reparar es un proceso artesanal. Derrocha recursos.
Now of course, it is unusable because it will chop the fingers and paws off of small beings, but it was sure solid.
Ignoring my parents, I taught myself how to do it. Moves air like a wind tunnel again.
ah i can see your problem now...
u might gain one of those little freezybake ovens
Machines that work >>> Fancy machines that break all the time
But I specifically chose a model without WiFi. I just want my appliances to be reliable and do what they're supposed to, not connect to the internet.
Capitalism.
You can always isolate your IOT devices on a guest network, protecting your main network.
I don't disagree, I just see it's next to futile.
Hey let's discuss SCADA, ethercat or modbus
Having had my user manuals sanity checked by "normies" helped me curing the bias somewhat.
What happened to the data on the Depreciation of Durable Consumer Goods?
Economists with PhDs can fail to do Algebra for Seven Decades.
Door lock and heating element
Bought a 200.00 eBay CPU the world is happy.
I kept my Bosh dishwasher going for 20+ years - bu replacing the keyboard/processor board and switches - but the pump went - and it was time to go.
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It still works, so I gave it up for adoption. The fake wood panelling just didn't match the decor 😜
The new one has a stupid safety feature - it turns the heat off 10 seconds before the end of the cycle.
BTW - at work our frig made it 40years until an ice pick used to remove the ice buildup.
great now you can grab a beer and sit on the couch in your underware
Thanks HP.
When you cancel the subscription though, you need to buy new cartridges as the ones you have are tied to the account. Even if they're full - they go in the bin.
Sorry, not trying to be obtuse but that’s just.. I’m speechless.
It lasted longer than these new fridges out now.
they hate that.
if it starts taking ur underwear u got to report it by the police.
dept of laundry .
Depending on the manufacturer, this Jetsons shit is pretty useful.
Let me fix my sh*t, you greedy bas******!! Electronic switches seem to go out... often, how bout a knob?
I also will not purchase a vehicle that reports back to the company, any data about my driving or location. The One hated exception (a phone)
STOP BUYING THEIR SURVEILLANCE TOOLS.
Still, this is why we have activation commands. A song would need to see "Okay Google (or whatever), turn up the volume" to work.
Would be funny as?
My voice is at a pitch where the robots rarely can recognize what I say. It's a PITA.
Martha Stewart eat your heart out lol
#StupidKids
Waiting for my Bosch dryer to die before replacing it with a Speed Queen.
But it’s a front loader and I definitely understand wanting top loader
Detergent? Softener? Bleach? Prewash?
Dunno
Guess I could take photo with phone & enlarge but that’s so hi-tech