# ­xkcd thread

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** comic-strips\
**Created:** [May 28, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-thread/854574 "2020-05-28T00:57:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 30, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-thread/854574/4553 "2025-06-30T21:21:23Z")

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> **[Dehumidifier](https://xkcd.com/3109/)**

[![](https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/dehumidifier.png) ](https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/dehumidifier.png)

“It’s important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.”

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