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Rob Link

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A nobody. Perhaps a voice in the wilderness. Nats Fan! #NATITUDE Advocate for #TechRepair #TechCare Industry: https://xitter.twitterapi.xyz/t.co/UhL94Rwmqs

 Arlington, VA
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TechCareAssociation (@TechCareOrg1) profile pictureTechCareAssociation@TechCareOrg13h
New Tech Repair Tidbits: the TCA launches Repair Means Business, plus Pixel fixes to check before you quote, a 5/10 MacBook Pro and two battery safety warnings. mailchi.mp/techcareassociati… #TechRepair #RepairPeople
One Number From Repair: 49% of people surveyed would not repair a damaged phone that still works, because of the cost (Allstate Protection Plans, 2023). Competition is how repair stays affordable. techcareassociation.org/2026…
One Number From Repair: 49 percent of people surveyed would not repair a damaged phone that still works, because of the cost. Source: Allstate Protection Plans, 2023 surveys of U.S. adults.

ALT One Number From Repair: 49 percent of people surveyed would not repair a damaged phone that still works, because of the cost. Source: Allstate Protection Plans, 2023 surveys of U.S. adults.

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Check out this post on Nextdoor: nextdoor.com/p/t2YRd5zwmjsk?…
Free device drop-off tomorrow at Lubber Run (Thu 11/12, 6–8 PM)

Free device drop-off tomorrow at Lubber Run (Thu 11/12, 6–8 PM)

Join your neighborhood | Nextdoor

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Don't wait until January. Every state legislature meets in 2027. November: introduce your shop. December: show your impact. January: make your voice heard. techcareassociation.org/2026…
Don't wait until January: introduce your shop in November, show your impact in December, and make your voice heard in January before the 2027 legislative sessions.

ALT Don't wait until January: introduce your shop in November, show your impact in December, and make your voice heard in January before the 2027 legislative sessions.

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A worn-out battery is a repair. A swollen battery is a safety problem. Lifting screen, new bulge, won't sit flat? Stop using and charging it, don't puncture it, and call a repair shop or your hazardous-waste program first. wheretorepair.org/2026/11/09…
Is your battery swelling? Stop now. Four signs to look for, four steps to take, and a reminder to move away and call 911 if it's smoking or hissing.

ALT Is your battery swelling? Stop now. Four signs to look for, four steps to take, and a reminder to move away and call 911 if it's smoking or hissing.

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John Bumstead (@RDKLInc) profile pictureJohn Bumstead
@RDKLIncNov 9
"Vibe coded" my Kindle into a clock/weather/stock ticker dashboard with Grok Bot! Now testing to see how long the battery lasts...if this can sit here like this for weeks, that would be amazing! Honestly it was not easy and took 2-3 hours -- had to go back to old firmware, jailbreak, then upgrade again, then figure out a 3rd party reader app called KOReader, which allows for custom plugins (my app is basically just a plugin). Full Kindle functionality is still right there, which is nice. Did way too much manually until I realized you can do wireless SSH to Kindle and then Grok takes over. Very cool experience though, and I am now hopelessly addicted to designing apps! I learned a ton about Kindle and it’s an amazing little gizmo, although super slow (14 years old, so to be expected). Will put on GitHub once my GitHub Bot works that out. In the meantime, KOReader has many other plugins available, so I'm installing the Zork trilogy!
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Shop owners: battery swaps keep phones in service, and your customers are asking "do I need a new phone battery?" Today's WhereToRepair.org guide sends them to a local shop for a diagnosis, not a new phone. Share it. wheretorepair.org/2026/11/09…
Find Local Tech Repair Shops Near You | WhereToRepair

Find Local Tech Repair Shops Near You | WhereToRepair

Search independent local repair shops for phones, computers and electronics. Free to search. Every shop is a member of the nonprofit Tech Care Association.

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Dan White Jr. (@danwhitejr) profile pictureDan White Jr.@danwhitejrNov 8
The Discipleship Crisis If church goers are by-n-large Biblically illiterate, doubling down on more small groups, more Bible studies, more morning devotions, or even more sermons isn't going to help. At some point, more of the same becomes a choice of delusion. 1/3
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Before you quote: Is it covered? Listed? In stock? Does it need pairing or calibration? Do you owe a written disclosure? Then quote it. techcareassociation.org/2026…
Five checks before you quote a repair under right to repair laws: coverage, part listing, stock, pairing or calibration, and written disclosure.

ALT Five checks before you quote a repair under right to repair laws: coverage, part listing, stock, pairing or calibration, and written disclosure.

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Holiday trade-ins: about 30% of phones reaching one big ITAD are still enrolled in corporate device management, and a reset won't clear it. Check Settings > General > VPN & Device Management before you pay. mailchi.mp/techcareassociati… #TechRepair #RepairPeople
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Thrilla the Gorilla (@ThrillaRilla369) profile pictureThrilla the Gorilla
@ThrillaRilla369Nov 5
Just a reminder that it’s normal to drive your car until it dies, cook dinner most nights, live in a smaller home, pack your lunch, keep your phone until it stops working, buy used before buying new, make coffee at home, and wear the same clothes for years.
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A 2022 ADEME study found a refurbished smartphone avoids roughly 64% to 87% of the annual environmental impact of a new one. Laptops: 43% to 97%. How to buy refurbished with confidence: wheretorepair.org/2026/11/02…
ADEME ranges of environmental impact avoided by buying refurbished: smartphone 64% to 87%, tablet 46% to 80%, laptop and desktop 43% to 97%.

ALT ADEME ranges of environmental impact avoided by buying refurbished: smartphone 64% to 87%, tablet 46% to 80%, laptop and desktop 43% to 97%.

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A law is not a part. Texas, Connecticut and Kansas changed the rules this year; here's what actually reaches your bench, and when. Plus the MDM trade-in trap and holiday repair math. This week's Tidbits: mailchi.mp/techcareassociati… #TechRepair #RepairPeople #RightToRepair
A law is not a part: what right to repair changed for your shop

A law is not a part: what right to repair changed for your shop

Three states moved on right to repair, but your parts supply didn’t. Plus the trade-in MDM trap, holiday repair math, and a free action guide.

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Rich Villodas (@richvillodas) profile pictureRich Villodas@richvillodasNov 5
Voting Republican doesn’t make you a Christian. Voting Democratic doesn’t make you a non-Christian. Voting D doesn’t make you a Christian. Voting R doesn’t make you a non-Christian. What makes someone a Christian is faith in Jesus Christ, and expressing that faith in love.
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"Grade A," "Excellent," "Like New": refurbished grades mean whatever the seller says they mean. Ask for the definition, and whether it covers function or just looks. wheretorepair.org/2026/11/02…
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AJ Curet (@Arod95) profile pictureAJ Curet@Arod95Oct 30
If you don't at least appreciate baseball on the radio, I question whether or not you actually like baseball.
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No device leaves your hands without a data plan. Back up, sign out, unlock, erase. Dead device? Recover first, then wipe. wheretorepair.org/2026/10/26…
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Companies like Microsoft, Meta, Google, Amazon, SpaceX, Oracle & Nvidia have racked up $3 trillion in debt on a high-stakes gamble on AI. Big Tech Oligarchs: If your AI bet fails, don’t come begging to taxpayers. You won’t be bailed out — period. End of Discussion.
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New tech comes in. Old tech gets a new purpose. The five steps of a Tech Cleanout, in one card: wheretorepair.org/2026/10/26…
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What happens to the devices your repair shop turns away? Four people from the second-life side explain, and how shops get paid for them. Plus Apple parts moves, console season, and the iPhone Duo. This week's Tech Repair Tidbits: mailchi.mp/techcareassociati… #TechRepair #RepairPeople
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