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1. abroszka33 · 1790171275 · focus · HN ↗

   I'm starting to hate all smart devices. I love my dumb devices that need no updates, internet or subscription. They just work.

   1. aenis · 1790172241 · focus · HN ↗

      That, plus blocking all updates from the 'smart' devices; in the last few years, I dont remember anything getting better from updates, everything is actually getting way worse.

      I have a Sonos soundbar. It used to be nice. Now it automatically goes to sleep after a few minutes of tv inactivity. I now hate the device and the company.

      My old M1 mbp used to feel super fast. A number of MacOs updates later it feels sluggish. I don't see anything better about MacOs of today vs. 3 years ago, literally NOTHING.

      My apple tv now routinely drops airplay -- it used to work flawlessly.

      Etc. etc. All those companies push shit updates to keep their existing engineering teams busy.

      1. drnick1 · 1790173468 · focus · HN ↗

         > Now it automatically goes to sleep after a few minutes of tv inactivity.

         > All those companies push shit updates to keep their existing engineering teams busy.

         Or comply with idiotic energy conservation laws in places like Europe.

      2. kakacik · 1790174776 · focus · HN ↗

         Don't update anything unless its broken (apart from computer and phone unfortunately). Never connect to wifi.

         Literally anything, there is simply no real gain, potential for loss absolute.

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