I can’t help but think of the Twilight Zone episode, The Obsolete Man. Fortunately, librarians are not yet obsolete, but these days they are being threatened like never before.
I keep one box labeled “usb cables”, another “power supplies”, another “adapters”., etc. When the MIB need an obsolete whatever to save the world, they know where to come.
angelolady Premium Member 26 days ago
So sad….
Ivy Valory Premium Member 26 days ago
That’s some truth, right there.
Yakety Sax 26 days ago
Somewhere in every one’s house there is a box of cables. No one knows what they go to but just toss them and you will find out!
MeanBob Premium Member 26 days ago
I’m an engineer, my job was to make things obsolete. It’s in the rule book.
jasonsnakelover 26 days ago
What’s your job now?
tudza Premium Member 26 days ago
I find my SATA to USB adapter is still very useful after many years.
The Reader Premium Member 26 days ago
They adapted to it.
wongo 26 days ago
Who wants to adopt these adorable adaptors?
jr1234 26 days ago
Maybe John Titter will come back for these too.
Huckleberry Hiroshima 26 days ago
So, enjoy each others company. It’s okay.
Brass Orchid Premium Member 26 days ago
The bridge to the 21st century lay in flames behind them.
dflak 26 days ago
Apple and Fitbit.
ladykat 26 days ago
I have a whole box of assorted stuff. I’m scared to throw any of it out.
Gina Carson 26 days ago
That hits home. Ouch.
Ed The Red Premium Member 26 days ago
This was true a decade or so ago. Now, not so much. These days, my cables tend to wear out before they get obsolete.
Spence12 Premium Member 26 days ago
You may not be used anymore but you’ll never be thrown away.
EMGULS79 26 days ago
Thanks, Tim Cook!
Sherlock007 Premium Member 26 days ago
I can’t help but think of the Twilight Zone episode, The Obsolete Man. Fortunately, librarians are not yet obsolete, but these days they are being threatened like never before.
Spiffy 25 days ago
You had ONE JOB!
chief tommy 25 days ago
I have dozens that I am afraid to toss
David Rickard Premium Member 25 days ago
In electronics, it’s adapt and die.
mistercatworks 25 days ago
I was into electronics and computers my entire working life. After I retired I threw out about twenty cables and forty audio adapters.
Bill The Nuke 25 days ago
I keep one box labeled “usb cables”, another “power supplies”, another “adapters”., etc. When the MIB need an obsolete whatever to save the world, they know where to come.
namelocdet 25 days ago
I have a cardboard “Bankers Box” of obsolete tech. Wires, cables, adaptors etc. Can’t seem to throw it away.
Moonkey Premium Member 25 days ago
None of my adapters are that adorable!
Mary Sullivan Premium Member 22 days ago
So very, sadly true. Luckily I now have a laptop, ipad and phone that all use the same cable. (and only the ipad is an apple product).