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Vendor Lock In

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technology6 months ago

Microsoft to Remove Password Storage from Authenticator App Next Month

The article discusses the challenges and concerns surrounding passkeys, including their complex implementation, vendor lock-in issues, limited interoperability, and the potential for increased platform entrenchment, while highlighting that current solutions are often confusing and not yet widely supported across devices and services.

technology2 years ago

HP's Ad Campaign: Turning Printer Hate into Print Solutions

HP has launched a marketing campaign in Europe with the tagline "Made to be less hated," aiming to present itself as empathetic towards people's frustration with printers. However, the campaign fails to address HP's controversial practices, such as bricking third-party ink cartridges and implementing region locks. HP's focus on maintaining the status quo and trapping customers into using only HP-branded ink and toner is highlighted, despite customer complaints and lawsuits. The company's CFO proudly spoke about the value of constraining customer choice and increasing print margins.