I’ve had the same problem at my company (a FAANG), which recently extended the replacement cycle for most laptops to 3 years from 2, mostly issues machines that

I’ve had the same problem at my company (a FAANG), which recently extended the replacement cycle for most laptops to 3 years from 2, mostly issues machines that are too slow to both video call and program, and is very stingy about replacement (e.g. for failing MacBook keyboards). I think it’s probably a sign that execs are worried about the economic climate and looking to cut costs.