18+ pluralistic OP , 3 months ago Then in 2023, Apple announced a fresh "pro-repair" initiative that, once again, actually blocked repair: https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/22/vin-locking/#thought-differently Let's pause here a moment and remember that Apple once stood for independent repair, and celebrated the independent repair technicians that kept its customers' beloved Macs running: https://pluralistic.net/2021/10/29/norwegian-potato-flour-enchiladas/#r2r 25/
Then in 2023, Apple announced a fresh "pro-repair" initiative that, once again, actually blocked repair:
https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/22/vin-locking/#thought-differently
Let's pause here a moment and remember that Apple once stood for independent repair, and celebrated the independent repair technicians that kept its customers' beloved Macs running:
https://pluralistic.net/2021/10/29/norwegian-potato-flour-enchiladas/#r2r
25/