--- title: MyAirbags Latest Tech and News | Vitaly Sandyrev description: Growing up in Ithaca, NY, I've developed a passion for fixing things from an early age, starting with bikes and progressing to rebuilding vehicles purchased at auctions during my teenage years. With a degree in Computer Science, I now enjoy applying my technical knowledge to repair and restore defective electronics. I believe in the power of repairing rather than replacing, using upgraded parts to make devices last longer and reduce waste. 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I believe in the power of repairing rather than replacing, using upgraded parts to make devices last longer and reduce waste. Through my work, I strive to promote sustainability and help keep the world a better place, one repair at a time! 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