mentallyalex, It's interesting watching devices slowly die as businesses demand more access than anyone is willing to provide.
My devices now randomly require additional updates they never needed before. I know the excuses, but I literally helped design some of this stuff...they are excuses.
My television has been becoming more forgetful lately. I'm sure the manufacturer will expect me to simply buy a new one. I don't need a television in this room and it was just an optional piece of equipment. I have unplugged it to see if I'll notice its absence.
Consumers need to remind themselves where the authority lies.