A practical look at modern laptop repair, why some fixes make sense and others do not, and why honesty saves customers money.
Primum Non Nocere: The Reality of Laptop Repair
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Your OS Is a Moral Choice: right to repair, old hardware, and e-waste
A plain English look at why your operating system is more than convenience. It shapes repair rights, device lifespan, and how much junk ends up in landfills.
Windows 10 Updates Ended – What Kirksville Should Know
Windows 10 support has officially ended. Discover why Linux is now the smarter, faster, and more private choice for Kirksville and Northeast Missouri users.
How Manufacturers Lock You Out (and How We Get You Back In)
Manufacturers build devices that lock out local repair shops and owners. Here is how we help Kirksville and rural Missouri fight back with repair, restoration, and open tech.
Repairability Scores: How to Read the Fine Print Before You Buy
Before you buy your next phone or laptop, check its repairability score. Here is how to read those numbers and what they mean for Kirksville consumers and local repair shops.
The Right to Repair in Rural America: Why It Matters to Kirksville
Why the right to repair is more than a tech issue in Kirksville, Missouri. It is about independence, sustainability, and keeping skills and dollars in our own community.
Why Fixing Your Own Device Is a Patriotic Act
A clear summary of the Right to Repair movement as explained by Louis Rossmann. What it means, why it matters, and how it affects Kirksville and the rest of Missouri.
How Open-Source Saves Local Dollars and Builds Local Skill
When money’s tight, free software like Linux keeps Kirksville running. How open-source tools save cash, extend hardware life, and build real tech skills in our community.