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Examples of technopathy

Technopathy is the ability to control and manipulate electronics with the mind. A full list of examples of the power in action follows.

Season One

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Micah Sanders repairs his computer's motherboard, possibly using his powers. (Genesis)	Micah uses an "out of order" phone to call his mother. (Nothing to Hide)	Micah communicates with an ATM, and convinces it to dispense a load of cash. (The Fix)	Micah asks a computer who posted a hurtful image about his mom. (Bully)
Micah uses his powers in a junkyard to frighten a bully...	...all it takes is a touch of his hand. (Bully)	Micah works on a computer given to him by his grandfather, possibly using his powers. (Homecoming)	Micah uses his power to unlock a security door. (The Hard Part)
In the voting booth...	...Micah places his hand on the voting machine...	...and "talks" to the voting machine. (Landslide)	Micah uses his power to use a disabled elevator. (How to Stop an Exploding Man)

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Micah convinces a cable box to show him free pay-per-view. (The Kindness of Strangers)	Micah demonstrates his ability for his cousin Monica. (Fight or Flight)	Micah asks a cell phone if the coast is clear...	...and later tells the street lamp to turn off. (Truth & Consequences)
Micah tells his mom's cell phone to track Monica's cell phone...	...then he has the lights turn green. (Powerless)

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Micah tells his computer to cross reference Tracy Strauss and Niki Sanders...	..and numerous documents are returned. (One of Us, One of Them)	Micah, as "Rebel", texts Claire. (Trust and Blood)	Rebel, sends a message to the TV screen in the Angry Skunk...
...then Rebel texts Maya...	...and Angie. (Libertad)	Rebel asks Claire for help...	...to warn Alex. (Building 26)
Rebel sends messages to Matt and Peter. (Exposed)	Rebel sends messages to Eric Doyle that he can change, via computer...	...and an electronic billboard...	...and a TV appliance storefront...
...and later tells Rachel to help save Eric...	...and then tells him to seek out Claire for help. (Puppet with No Strings)	Rebel temporarily jams Danko's denotation device...	...then reassures Tracy...
...then tells Claire that she should help Eric...	...and finally warns Claire she is about to be ambushed. (Shades of Gray)	Rebel causes Rachel to have a change of heart...	...then instructs her how to keep her cover. (Hanging By a Thread)
Rebel interferes with Building 26's operations...	...shuts down Tracy's heat lamps...	...and provides monetary aid to Tracy on the outside via an ATM machine. (Cold Snap)	Micah uses his phone to control Union Station's alarm systems. (Cold Snap)