YOU BOUGHT IT.
YOU SHOULD OWN IT.
REPAIR IS A RIGHT.
Technology should empower you. Not own you.
Stop letting companies decide for you
Ownership
You bought it, you should own it.
We break down how companies quietly limit what you can do with your hardware and software, and who’s fighting to change that.
Repair
We cover the right-to-repair movement, new legislation, and the tactics manufacturers use to keep control.
Freedom
Real freedom means choice.
We highlight the technologies, laws, and communities giving people back control over their digital lives.
About
We believe control over your technology isn’t optional, it’s essential.
This site exists to document what major tech companies are doing behind the scenes, the restrictions they impose, the systems they lock down, and the small wins that push back.
We show the facts about how major tech players are shaping user rights, access, and ownership.
What’s really happening
Microsoft’s Windows 10 End-of-Life: A Digital Divide for 400 Million Users
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, leaving approximately 400 million users, about 40% of all Windows users, without critical security updates, patches, or technical assistance. This move has sparked concerns about forced...
Miku Baby Monitor Sparks Backlash Over Subscription Shift
Parents who purchased the high-end Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor, priced around $400, have been hit with an unexpected subscription requirement. Initially marketed as a subscription-free product, the device now requires a $9.99/month "Care+" subscription to access key...
Adobe Faces Backlash and Legal Action Over Hidden Cancellation Fees
Software giant Adobe is under fire for what consumers and regulators are calling deceptive subscription practices. Users attempting to cancel Adobe’s Creative Cloud plans are reporting cancellation fees exceeding $100, despite believing they had signed up for flexible...