tech support for right to repair

For the first time, Microsoft is supporting a right to repair bill that allows independent repairmen to repair tech. HB 1392 (2023 | WA) Why the change of heart? Microsoft said that “This bill fairly balances the interests of manufacturers, customers, and independent repair shops and in doing so will provide more options for consumer device repair.”

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