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I was thinking today about what I should get and what I should carry around with me. I thought about what everyone here thinks we should own. This could include anything from a flash drive to a ifixit toolkit. It could be something that you don't carry with you or even use regularly, just things we should have in case the occasion arises. I just want to know what the community sees as important to own.

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I carry a flashlight everywhere :)

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A brain... 

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3 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

A brain... 

No dude, never bring that around, it can get stolen.

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3 minutes ago, Enderman said:

No dude, never bring that around, it can get stolen.

Before you steal it, make sure you have enough connectors and power to make it work

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13 minutes ago, MrImnotMLG said:

I was thinking today about what I should get and what I should carry around with me. I thought about what everyone here thinks we should own. This could include anything from a flash drive to a ifixit toolkit. It could be something that you don't carry with you or even use regularly, just things we should have in case the occasion arises. I just want to know what the community sees as important to own.

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17 minutes ago, Enderman said:

I carry a flashlight everywhere :)

I hope its the throw one! You never know when projecting a beam 1k would come in handy :D

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21 minutes ago, bgibbz said:

I hope its the throw one! You never know when projecting a beam 1k would come in handy :D

LOL that would barely fit in my backpack xD

I have a much more portable light:

 

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A racheting screwdriver.  An anti-static wristwrap. 

That's my two must-haves.

Currently focusing on my video game collection.

It doesn't matter what you play games on, just play good games you enjoy.

 

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A Victorinox Swiss Army Knife (I prefer the Cybertool L, although I always keep a pair of SwissChamps on standby).

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25 minutes ago, Mooshi said:

Does a smartphone count? 

I said anything.

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7 minutes ago, MrImnotMLG said:

I said anything.

Sweet! But uh, yeah. I like having my Nexus 6P. Pretty useful as a secondary "computer" if the rig is down for troubleshooting--having a built in flashlight is also nice. 

 

 

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I think every true techie should have a Windows 10 tablet, 8 to 10 inches, with at least one full sized USB A port, that they keep charged in their car at all times. That way, they are never more than the distance of their car away from a full Windows PC. 

Yes, it's 2871 as in the year 2871. I traveled all this way, back in time, just to help you. And you thought your mama lied when she said you were special. -_-

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one of these puppies

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10 minutes ago, Xanthe_2871 said:

I think every true techie should have a Windows 10 tablet, 8 to 10 inches, with at least one full sized USB A port, that they keep charged in their car at all times. That way, they are never more than the distance of their car away from a full Windows PC. 

Fastest way to find your carwindow smashed in and your tablet missing in BelgiumxD

Hell, they're even hunting built-in gps systems over here.

 

On topic: the 2 things I always have with me is a mini screwdriver, usb stick and a tiny flashlight(gets me all the chicks;)) on my keychain.

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Just now, Nomy said:

Number 1 way if you want to find your carwindow smashed in and your tablet missing in BelgiumxD

Hell, they're even hunting built-in gps systems over here.

 

On topic: the 2 things I always have with me is a mini screwdriver, usb stick and a tiny flashlight(gets me all the chicks;))

Even if you keep the tablet well hidden? Do these people just break into cars randomly looking for things?

Yes, it's 2871 as in the year 2871. I traveled all this way, back in time, just to help you. And you thought your mama lied when she said you were special. -_-

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1 minute ago, Xanthe_2871 said:

Even if you keep the tablet well hidden? Do these people just break into cars randomly looking for things?

The chance of you forgetting to hide your tablet every time in the car is pretty real imo. 

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5 minutes ago, Nomy said:

The chance of you forgetting to hide your tablet every time in the car is pretty real imo. 

Personally I use it maybe once every other month. I just have it there for when I need it. :P

Yes, it's 2871 as in the year 2871. I traveled all this way, back in time, just to help you. And you thought your mama lied when she said you were special. -_-

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7 hours ago, Space Reptile said:

one of these puppies

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I'll just make sure to stick that in my back pocket.

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The OG System: I3-2370M @ 2.4 GHz, 750GB 5400 RPM HDD, 8GB RAM @1333Mhz, Lenovo Z580 Laptop (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS).

 

Peripherals: G602, AKG 240, Sennheiser HD 6XX, Audio-Technica 2500, Oneplus 5T, Odroid C2(NAS).

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1 minute ago, MrImnotMLG said:

I'll just make sure to stick that in my back pocket.

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look how modern it is :P 

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Laptop, extra battery, external hdd, flashlight, mouse, ifixit kit, knife

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I thought linus did a video more recently but i cant find it so i'll share the one i could find :P

 

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I carry a fiber cloth, 1m HDMI and 1m DVI cables, 7.6m ethernet cable, interchangable screwdriver, 5200 mah powerbank and a 64GB SanDisk Extreme USB drive. Not mentioning my laptop, phone charger etc. 

And of course playing cards. Always have 3 different sets with me.  

Now that others have mention it, I should buy a flashlight. Phone is not that convenient. Anyone know a good quality, small but not to small flashlight? 

The ability to google properly is a skill of its own. 

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