Plain-English articles from the nonprofit Tech Care Association: what breaks, what it costs, and when to repair instead of replace.
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The Right to Repair: Saving Americans Money Through Repair
From aircraft carriers to family smartphones, repair restrictions quietly cost Americans billions. Here is how the Right to Repair saves taxpayers, families, farmers, and…
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Data Recovery Explained: How to Recover Lost Files Without Overpaying
Lost everything when your phone died? Usually your files are still there. A plain-English guide to data recovery: what it really involves, how to…
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Is Phone Insurance Worth It? Stop Wasting Money in 2026
I used to own a chain of AT&T stores. The local VP pushed us to add insurance to every single activation. Here's what the…
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Stop Paying for Phone Insurance. Here’s What Smart Consumers Do Instead.
The phone insurance industry collects $13.3 billion a year, and 65–80% of policyholders never file a single claim. Consumer Reports recommends most people skip…
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How to Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech
How to Repair First & Buy Smart: Save Thousands on Tech (2026) Part 2 of 3 - The Tech Care Pledge Series Published: January…
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Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to Repair in 2026 Can Stop Them.
Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to Repair in 2026 Can Stop Them. Big Tech Decides When Your Stuff Breaks. Right to…
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