I think maybe it's time to start a thread for "The World I Want To Live In."
1st up: shift from "Purchase New" to "Sturdy & Repairable:"
https://sauropods.win/@futurebird/114529458048424861
(I'll word better later after caffeine.)
To celebrate #InternationalRepairDay, we're inviting our community to share their insights and experiences on the hashtag #RightToRepair:
What does the right to repair mean to you or your organisation?
Find inspiration in this article, featuring many initiatives from the APC network:
Special shoutout to the repair site iFixit who are now on the Fediverse, you can follow them at:
➡️ @iFixit
They provide repair forums and free repair guides for phones, computers, consoles, kitchen equipment, tools, medical devices, cars etc. They also review and tear down new gadgets to see how repairable they are.
Repairing your existing stuff is much, much better for the environment than buying replacements.
#Repairs #Electronics #DIY #Environment #Gadgets #Tech #RightToRepair
Mees is a PeerTube account that makes videos all about how to repair gadgets, home appliances and other electronic equipments. Videos are uploaded in English language and Dutch language versions:
➡️ @mees
They've already uploaded dozens of videos, if these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at https://makertube.net/a/mees/videos
#FeaturedPeerTube #RightToRepair #DIY #Electronics #Repairs #PeerTube #PeerTubers
anyone have any suggestions on restoring a pixel 7 usb-c charge port? I have it charging again but it isn't currently transferring data. I took a rounded bamboo toothpick and cleaned out the lint. Does anyone have any experiencing soldering a new one in or any other suggestions?
#righttorepair #repair #pixel7 #smartphone #selfservice #askfedi #fixstuff
