Every geek worth their (Taco Bell) salt has a stash of tech gear they cant live without.
Instead, Ill talk about the products pop in and why its important.
(The photos are intended to serve as visual examples, not product recommendations.)
Everyone has different devices they need to connect to something else, I get that.
Were I collecting cables (and I do!
Only you will know what awkward combination of cables and dongles you need for your devices.
Get one of those, and youll be set for just about anything you gotta do.
I love the concept, since it kills two nerdy birds with one stone.
Plug it in, and you have a useful adapter for charging multiple devices at once.
And while its doing that, itsalsocharging itself.
I have a 25000 mah Powerbank with solar panels.
Broken (or forgotten) your favorite headphones?
Buy something inexpensiveno Beatsand you wont feel bad if you lose or breakthoseones, too.
Secondary to this, a number of Redditors recommended picking up a cheap pair of Bluetooth headphones.
No wire; no fuss.
Bluetooth headphones that are connected to each other by wire and are ergonomically fitted around your ear.
you’re free to get a good pair for $30.
I run and lift with them every day and they never fall out.
The best workout headphones Ive ever owned.
Plus, youll still be able to use the actual power outlets, too.
We install them in offices and breakout areas and they are fantastic.
Pick up an inexpensive LED headlamp, and youll be set.
Since its hands-free, itll be as convenient as it is bright.
I used to think headlamps were pretty dorky/pointless for some reason.
But damn is eye tracking hands free light EXTREMELY useful.
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A magnetic screwdriver
This is my addition, so Ill be brief.
Also consider that the lightning can also hit the internet and phone lines, killing everything plugged into them.
Just check that you have insurance because that is really the best way to cover yourself in that event.
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Motion-Sensing Light Switches
Im a sucker for automation.
Motion activated light switches.
Love them, and only about $20/each.
Also hands down the most comfortable headset Ive owned.
The Chromecast is great for traveling too.
I dont want to take my Xbox or a Roku just so I can watch Netflix at a hotel.
I love it, such a great investment.
My dashcam has saved me 6 times now.
In all of the situations, I was blamed by the people in the cars - who outnumbered me.
I said nothing and waited for the police to arrive.
Every time they described to the police how it was my fault.
When they were done I showed dashcam film to the cops.
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An OBD II unit
A what?
Thats the OBD bit.
Some of those codes are important, and others are basically worthless.
For example, I had an issue with my thermostat which would throw a code in very cold weather.
All it told me was that my car wouldnt warm up as quickly as it should.
It was a fix when convenient issue.
I use the Bluetooth reader with DashCMD which unlocks an extra layer of diagnostics.
Theres nothing like whipping up some frozen margaritas with minimal effort or cleanup.
If youre a smoothie person, I think its a big timesaver compared to a normal blender.
Ive been using a UE Roll for the past 3 years.
Over the summer I work construction and bring it with me everywhere.
Its waterproof, shockproof and an absolute tank.
Fully charged itll play for an entire 10 hour day if youre not blasting it.
Itll literally play for days though if you strap something like a 10,000 mAh battery to it.
Best part is it’s possible for you to get em refurbished for $25 on ebay.
If you pick up 2 you’re free to hook them both up and play in stereo too.
Beyond that, there are plenty of other good reasons to own a security camera.
Maybe you dont trust your roommates (or the friends they bring over).
Perhaps youre looking to create Instagram videos for all the silly things your pets do during the day.
Seriously awesome technology and piece of mind for small money.
