Guess they figure if it plugs in, you must know the secret codes. Makes you wonder what other everyday stuff they think is just hidden tech, like microwaves being secretly super computers. Kinda weird but also a little scary?

But have you tried combining magnets with a pegboard setup?

What was the old method anyway?

Something that gets missed in these talks is how we're losing the know-how for wired setups... New guys come in and only learn wireless because it's quicker to install. When a tricky job comes up that needs wires run through old walls, they're stuck. Mixing systems isn't just about gear, it's about keeping those old skills alive so we can fix things when fancy tech fails. Your story shows why that matters... a wired contact worked when the network didn't. Maybe we need to train on both, not just default to the easy option.

What if the real cost is feeling you need to 'get' it... not just the extra cash? That pressure to like it can ruin a simple cup.