As if it wasn’t bad enough that they want me to use a random internet service to add a keyboard to a usb wifi receiver, they have the balls to put this for Firefox users. I clicked out of pure curiosity, as I’m not even remotely interested in involving a corporate internet service in getting my keyboard connected to my computer. This is the message you get now on Logi Options software if you have a Unifying Receiver: This is the message you get now on Logi Options software if you have a Unifying Receiver

For the curious: https://logiwebconnect.com

EDIT: some people on the thread have brought up that the error message being displayed for Firefox users is due to the WebUSB API not being implemented by Firefox due to security concerns. This still does not justify having to use a web app to plug peripherals to a PC.

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    Want to actually stop this? Buy a device & return it because of this. Now repeat once a week at a different store. Use cash.

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      Cashier: “So, uh… Why are you returning this?”

      Serial Return Activist: “Because I have to use Chrome to install the device, and I don’t want to use Chrome because of browser monopoly and privacy concerns.”

      Cashier: “Got it.”

      Checks box marked ‘Found A Lower Price’

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        The individual cashier won’t care, but the manufacturer might, especially if they’re returned as defective because they then make their way back as RMA.

        Shops will also stop stocking the item if it stands out because more people return them.
        They want to make a profit after all and if they have to discount items as “open box” then they’re losing out on profit, especially since the margins on some of these are already pretty low for retailers.