Computer Help and Support

Planned obsolescence is the enemy for all sorts of reasons. I've never seen a company go downhill faster in that regard than HP.

My HP OfficeJet 95 (fax, printer, scanner, copier) still works great too, but the colour cartridges in particular do need to be changed from time to time, and they're difficult to find. My source for having them refilled has sadly gone out of business a few years ago. I might have to try filling them myself in future once my one remaining spare runs out.

I really detest planned obsolescence. My phone is from 2008, my microwave from 1988 (repaired once), washer and dryer from 1993 (still work great), my TV from 2011 (had the infamous capacitor problem which I fixed myself for ~$12, disregarding the admonishment to "just buy a new one" from the dealer).

Hell, my Kaypro II from 1982 still works and more than 90% of the 5.25" floppies are still perfectly readable.

We need stronger regulations and "right to repair" laws in this country for starters.