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  • Why Modern Products Are Harder to Fix (And Somehow We’re Supposed to Accept It)

    Why Modern Products Are Harder to Fix (And Somehow We’re Supposed to Accept It)

    Jan 27, 2026

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    by

    karolfila
    in Modern Design Problems

    “It Just Stopped Working” You didn’t break it.You didn’t misuse it.It just… stopped working. So you do the sensible thing. You try to fix it. You open YouTube. You grab a screwdriver. You expect to replace a battery, a switch, a belt, a connector — something simple. Instead, you’re met with glued frames. Sealed casings.…

  • Why Manufacturers Keep Making Products Harder to Repair (On Purpose)

    Why Manufacturers Keep Making Products Harder to Repair (On Purpose)

    Jan 26, 2026

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    by

    karolfila
    in Modern Design Problems

    You don’t realise how bad modern design has become until something breaks. A phone screen cracks.A washing machine stops draining.A laptop battery dies.A car sensor throws a fault. You think: no problem — I’ll just replace the part. And then you discover: • the battery is glued in• the panel is sealed• the screws are…

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