Your Network Hardware Is Designed to Fail—Here’s the Planned Obsolescence Data
In the world of technology, there is a ghost in the machine known as planned obsolescence. While we often discuss it in the context of slowing smartphones or non-repairable laptops, the backbone of our digital lives—network hardware—is perhaps the most egregious offender. From enterprise-grade switches to the consumer router sitting in your hallway, the equipment responsible for your connectivity is built with an expiration date.
It isn’t just about hardware components wearing out; it is a calculated synergy of software limitations, artificial hardware constraints, and strategic “End of Life” …
