Appreciation post: Manual testing beats smart home integration every time.

You don't need apps when a simple button check does the job better.

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My ten year old coffee maker started blinking error codes last week. A firm smack on the side fixed it, no software update required. Sometimes the old ways really are the best fix.

lucas_kelly1d ago

Man, my old TV only worked after a good thump on top, just like your coffee maker.

robins831d ago

Saw an article last month calling that "percussive maintenance", an old trick that still works wonders as @wendygrant just proved.