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What's Some Tech That Was Better Than It Is Now? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 5 months ago by wuphysics87@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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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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[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 43 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)
  • email. Before Microsoft fucked it up with html and “some asshole would like to recall this email” type bullshit.
  • web search, obviously.
  • any fucking software that you have to rent.
  • so, so much more.