Apple Promised Us a Repair Program, Where the Hell Is It?

April 9, 2022

Let’s address a couple of elephants in the room… or uh, newsletter as it were. Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I rarely ever curse (as in you can count the years between instances). Even when I dislocated my elbow last year and had it relocated five hours later, I didn’t utter a single word I wouldn’t want my nine-year-old to hear. I tend to think if you drop profanity into every sentence, it loses all meaning.

So why am I talking about all this? Today’s top story has a curse word right there in the headline. It’s not among the worst, but it’s still there. As Editor in Chief, I allowed it because it’s appropriate. Because there’s the elephant in the room—Apple’s repair program. Or lack thereof. It’s another broken promise from the company that claims to care about its customers and the environment. Hit up the top story for more details.

Other Highlights:

• Microsoft finally explained why you can’t move the taskbar in Windows 11. And if you’re hoping that will change, we got bad news for you.
• Ted spent some time with Satechi’s Trio wireless charger, and it’s pretty great. If expensive.
• I’ll take some LEGO Muppets, please.
• …and more!

-Josh

Customers and critics showered Apple with praise when it announced Self Service Repair, a program that lets you access authentic parts and repair guides for your Apple products. But Apple hasn’t mentioned the program since late last year, and it’s supposed to launch in “early 2022.” What’s wrong, Apple? You don’t want to brag about “customer choice” anymore? Read More »

The old adage that “three’s a crowd” is especially true when those three are devices each needs a charger and cable. Satechi’s Trio Wireless Charger organizes your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods in a single compact place and with just one cord and power supply. Read More »

Google Fi is updating its Simply Unlimited and Unlimited Plus plans with better pricing and more high-speed data. These changes are quite competitive, and existing customers will see them on their next bill. New customers can take advantage of the pricing change today and score up to $500 toward a new phone. Read More »

Ever since the first preview build arrived, users have asked Microsoft to make it an option to move the Windows 11 taskbar location to the left or right side of the screen. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like that’s happening anytime soon. Read More »

While Tesla is extremely busy pumping out its leading lineup of Model S, 3, X, and Y electric vehicles, we’re still waiting for the Tesla Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi. But, in a bold statement, Elon Musk says they’re all coming next year. Read More »

More organization and storage is ALWAYS a good thing, and this three-tier mesh utility cart can offer just that for any room in your house. The utility cart can be used in your kitchen, home office, garage, laundry room, studio, pantry, or craft area, or all of them since it’s on wheels. Each of the three shelves can hold up to 22 pounds, and two of the wheels can lock so you don’t have to worry about the cart rolling away from you. It comes in either black or white, and only takes about 15-20 minutes to assemble (plus, it comes with all the tools and instructions you’ll need to do so).

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LEGO recently posted an image on Twitter of a LEGO Kermit the Frog hiding behind the show curtains, teasing a reveal of the LEGO Muppets collection. The company plans to release an entire group of LEGO Muppets minifigures. Read More »

A new update to Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) offers several improvements over previous releases, though one of these “improvements” may be a bit controversial. On the one hand, setup is more convenient and the Pi is more secure. But it’s time to say goodbye to the default user. Read More »

The AirPods charging case is incredibly small, lightweight, and expensive to replace. If you want to keep it (and your AirPods or AirPods Pro) in pristine condition, then you’ll need a case for your charging case. Read More »

Broadcasting live from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on April 9, 2022, UFC 273 pits  Alexander Volkanovski against Chan Sung Jung, aka “The Korean Zombie.” Here’s how to stream it live. Read More »

Flashlight apps were once a clever tool inspired by everyone having a display in their pocket. Those days are long gone, though. You shouldn’t be using flashlight apps anymore. We’ll explain why and what you should use instead. Read More »

The Sony PlayStation 5 supports an additional SSD to expand your game and app storage. The installation process is simple, but determining which SSDs will work can be complicated. Here are the best SSDs for your PS5. Read More »

Electric vehicle (EV) charging station networks have grown in recent years, but navigating the different types can get confusing. Here we’ll explain types 1, 2, and 3, their connector plugs, and what situations they’re best for. Read More »