Yes. Well maybe companies shouldn’t engage in planned obsolescence through software on perfectly usable devices.
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All iPads Still finding a lot of use for my old iPads, please keep yours out of the landfill.
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Yes. Well maybe companies shouldn’t engage in planned obsolescence through software on perfectly usable devices.
That became halas a general practice, Microsoft joined also with it's arbitrary requirements for Windows 11.
But for Macs and PC's you have workarounds, for iOS devices mainly not.
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It depends on what you're using your devices for. In my original post I mentioned that I store recipes and stream Pandora from my internet connected kitchen iPad, that was the point...hardly something worth stealing my information for as there is nothing on it (unless you want the recipe for killer Tri-Tip)! I don't use that device for sensitive internet stuff, that all goes to my 2019 16" MacBook pro running Sequoia. So of course, you are correct that people need to be careful, but that doesn't mean you cannot utilize an older device for other things that aren't sensitive RATHER than tossing it due to the specter of "hackers". I would also strongly argue that anyone who doesn't have a safe at home (I do) is being just as negligent with their sensitive personal information but you don't hear people chastising others constantly that "you'd better buy a safe before it's too late...I'm warning you....I mean it.....you'll be sorry!!!"
In other words the "hackers are gonna get you" thing is a context sensitive thing, not all encompassing.
P.S. ....as I post this from my totally insecure White Macbook running Snow Leopard and Interweb....
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Yes "REPC" is great isn't it
REPC | Seattle Recycled Computers & Peripherals
RE?PC is the oldest and largest computer retail recycling company in the Pacific Northwest. RE?PC has recycled several thousands tons of computers since 1994.www.repc.com
Yep, we've used them.
AirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo today outlined a series of AirPlay vulnerabilities that impact millions of Apple devices (via Wired) and...
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A great example of why you should ignore many of the people in this thread.
Negative.AirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo today outlined a series of AirPlay vulnerabilities that impact millions of Apple devices (via Wired) and...
A great example of why you should ignore many of the people in this thread.
As per your linked article…
“Other devices that support AirPlay may still be vulnerable, so users should take steps like disabling the AirPlay Receiver feature on Macs and restricting AirPlay to the current user instead of all users.”
Soooooooo, plugging my kitchen iPad directly into my speaker (as I do) and using no airplay completely negates this threat.
I stand by my “let’s quit killing the planet” original post, this changes nothing.
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I have an OG 2010 64GB iPad. It’s in almost perfect condition. I’d love to be able to use it to play music/podcasts through my stereo system (it has a 3.5mm jack!). But it will no longer connect to my home WiFi (Comcast). It’s frustrating because it still connects to public networks, like in libraries or coffee shops. I don’t know why it won’t do so in my house. What’s weird is that it claims my password is incorrect, even though that is definitely not the case.
It's Apple's concern in their eyes: they want you to buy new stuff, not to continue using what thy declare obsolete.
Buy baby, buy !
Maybe because you upgraded you router to wifi 6 or newer. Wifi 6 does not work with my older devices (like iPad 2 or other Android devices from that time), that's why I keep a older wifi 5 (AC) router on too...
I'm pretty sure you're right. The router is only about six months old.
As another follow up...
Today I discovered that my "old obsolete worthless (better throw it in the trash before the hackers get you) kitchen speaker attached iPad" ALSO will still work using Puffin Browser with Shoutcast streams soooooooo, I'm streaming a Japanese radio station for my wife to listen to in the house.
This old "worthless" iPad just keeps getting better and better!
Today I discovered that my "old obsolete worthless (better throw it in the trash before the hackers get you) kitchen speaker attached iPad" ALSO will still work using Puffin Browser with Shoutcast streams soooooooo, I'm streaming a Japanese radio station for my wife to listen to in the house.
This old "worthless" iPad just keeps getting better and better!
You do realise that no-one said that? Being careful when going online with an out of date operating system is prudence. Making stuff up to prove your point is disingenuous.
I don't think the thread is about uses for old stuff anymore, unfortunately. Those of us in IT and security have said our piece and OP is choosing not to heed our advice. May he continue to be so lucky.
Come on, what do you want people to do with older, unsupported with “security” “updates” iPads? Do you want us to stop connecting them to the internet? Because being careful won’t cut it when you can claim “zero-click exploits” all day long.
What do you suggest the solution to this is?
…..exactly…..
Thank you for being one of the “reasonable” people in the world instead of constant grand standing fear mongering, like some people.
Please help care of our planet and keep safely using your old devices.
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(The thread is still about fun safe uses for old iPads, it’s not about what you want to hijack it to talk about.)
Thanks to everyone who cares enough about our environment to put off discarding their still useful electronics!
Incidentally yesterday I also found that the old safari browser still streams shoutcast music just fine so another fun safe use for an old iPad!
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The solution is that Apple allow other 3rd party operating systems - properly maintained and streamlined to run smoothly on older hardware - to be installed on it.
In lieu of that, it’s simply prudent to understand that there is a danger once the system is too old to run properly maintained official OS’. It’s up to the reader to decide how they perceive that.
All this denial is just fluff, no one is saying don’t use them and chuck them in landfills. That’s just words put into mouths.
Since that won’t happen, it’s a non-issue.
I think it’s developers’ fault for not supporting older iOS versions, which makes compatibility issues eventually insurmountable. Security isn’t an issue. The fact that apps - the cornerstone of the iOS experience - stop working is the issue.
Internet connected device security a non issue. Out of date operating systems are a non issue. Well ok then.