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 5 months ago
So sad….
Ivy Valory Premium Member 5 months ago
That’s some truth, right there.
Yakety Sax 5 months 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 5 months ago
I’m an engineer, my job was to make things obsolete. It’s in the rule book.
tudza Premium Member 5 months ago
I find my SATA to USB adapter is still very useful after many years.
The Reader Premium Member 5 months ago
They adapted to it.
wongo 5 months ago
Who wants to adopt these adorable adaptors?
jr1234 5 months ago
Maybe John Titter will come back for these too.
Huckleberry Hiroshima 5 months ago
So, enjoy each others company. It’s okay.
Brass Orchid Premium Member 5 months ago
The bridge to the 21st century lay in flames behind them.
dflak 5 months ago
Apple and Fitbit.
ladykat 5 months ago
I have a whole box of assorted stuff. I’m scared to throw any of it out.
Ed The Red Premium Member 5 months 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 5 months ago
You may not be used anymore but you’ll never be thrown away.
EMGULS79 5 months ago
Thanks, Tim Cook!
Sherlock007 Premium Member 5 months 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 5 months ago
You had ONE JOB!
chief tommy 5 months ago
I have dozens that I am afraid to toss
David Rickard Premium Member 5 months ago
In electronics, it’s adapt and die.
mistercatworks 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months ago
I have a cardboard “Bankers Box” of obsolete tech. Wires, cables, adaptors etc. Can’t seem to throw it away.
Moonkey Premium Member 5 months ago
None of my adapters are that adorable!
Mary Sullivan Premium Member 5 months 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).