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What's Some Tech That Was Better Than It Is Now? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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When you connect a new device to a 'smart' tv, you must pay homage to the manufacturer with a ritualistic dance. Plugging and unplugging the device. Turning them on and off in the correct sequence like entering a konami code.

Every time you want to switch devices, the tv must scan for them. And god forbid you lose power, or unplug something. You are granted the delight experience of doing it all over again.

I have fond memories of the days of just plugging something in, and pressing the input button. Instant gratification. It was a simpler time.

What is some other tech that used to be better?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Movies. You used to be able to just buy them and own the data.

Now you have to pray the other party doesn't 'alter the deal' and if you are proactive about safekeeping the stuff you own you're a 'thief'.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Yeah ok having both makes sense as it allows easier controls for the passenger to use or while being stopped

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Using a typewriter was a nightmare, but the keyboard feel was so satisfying.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

You can bring it back!

Or just use a mechanical (200$+) keyboard!

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