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About Louis Rossmann

Louis Rossmann is a repair shop owner and a vocal supporter of the Right To Repair movement. He runs a YouTube channel with a variety of content - from board repair videos, to news and updates in the technology space.

His insightful and reasonable opinions on technology and product ownership tend to attract a lot of attention.

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  1. The speaker expresses concerns about cloud-connected security cameras, citing examples of companies like Vava, Sun Valley Tech, Arlo, and Wyze.
  2. They prefer security cameras that connect to a local NVR with hard drives to avoid risks associated with internet connectivity, monthly fees, and potential data breaches.
  3. The speaker criticizes the trend of modern cameras limiting users' ability to connect to their own systems and highlights the issue of forced arbitration in the industry, exemplified by TPLink's cameras.
  4. They argue that companies should provide options for local NVR usage to prevent data breaches and hold them accountable for negligent security practices.
  5. The speaker expresses concern about a forced arbitration agreement imposed by camera manufacturers that require users to use their own cloud-hosted solutions to access their cameras.
  6. They believe that users should have the right to hold companies accountable in court, especially in cases where personal data is compromised due to negligence.
  7. The speaker highlights the history of arbitration and expresses a desire to see forced arbitration declared illegal in the United States.
  8. They emphasize the importance of consumer rights and express hope to not have to make another video on this topic in the future.
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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Reading the eulas has cause Rossman a lot of stress. He's going back to 1990