If You Can’t Open It, You Don’t Own It.

This is the credo for Make, a DIY technology magazine that’s become one of my favorite online destinations. Here are some notable items I now “own” according to this inspiring, if demanding, slogan:

Macintosh 700 MHz G4 Emac (upgraded optical drive)
Macintosh 1Gb G4 Powerbook Aluminum (replaced/upgraded optical drive)
Macintosh 4th Gen U2 Edition Ipod (replaced battery)

Notable items I do not “own”:
1998 Chrysler Town & Country (unless you count opening the door)