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These days, it seems you can’t outright own anything anymore. Everything is rented or requires a subscription to work. Even when you think you’ve bought something, like a digital movie or game, those are subject to licensing agreements. This means they can be deleted from your library if the hosting company loses the rights to the media.
One HP customer has highlighted how frustrating this trend is in a viral TikTok.