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The Right to Repair: Resisting Consumer Control in Technology
Over the years, consumers have gradually lost control over the products they purchase, from smartphones and laptops to cars and household appliances. This article seeks to unpack the increasingly restrictive practices that manufacturers employ, making repair and maintenance of devices not only difficult but often impossible. It will also explore the emergent Right to Repair movement led by advocates who demand consumers regain their autonomy over the technology they own.