Showerthought: Lesson from a dead laptop charger in Bangkok

I was in Bangkok working from a cafe. My laptop charger died without warning. No spare meant a frantic search. Local shops had wrong voltage. Finally got to MBK Center after hours. Now I pack backup gear. How do you deal with tech problems on the road?

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jesse_barnes376mo ago

Ugh, that's the worst feeling. I'd take it even further and pack a universal travel adapter with USB-C ports now (the good kind with surge protection). Also, I save everything to the cloud as I work, so if my actual laptop dies, I can hopefully grab a cheap tablet or use a library computer to pull my files and send urgent emails. It's all about the backup for your backup.

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clark.casey6mo ago

Wrapped mine in bright tape so it's harder to lose.

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river_hart186mo ago

Actually, bright tape saved my keys more than once. I used neon green tape on my keychain, and it made spotting them in my bag way easier. Plus, I added a little bell for extra noise, so I can hear if they drop. Works like a charm, no more frantic searches lol.

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