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My international trips usually necessitate a larger wardrobe, but the bag on my
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My international trips usually necessitate a larger wardrobe, but the bag on my
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back remains very consistent.
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back remains very consistent.
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## Electronics
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## Electronics
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* *Dell XPS 13" (9060)*: Since throwing out my Thinkpad X1 Carbon, which was
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* *Dell XPS 13" (9060)*: Since throwing out my Thinkpad X1 Carbon, which was
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many laptops out there these days, the XPS doesn't come with a proper network
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many laptops out there these days, the XPS doesn't come with a proper network
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port. This adapter kills a few birds with one stone, but regrettably doesn't
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port. This adapter kills a few birds with one stone, but regrettably doesn't
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support full resolution on the HDMI output under Linux. The laptop screen is 4K
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support full resolution on the HDMI output under Linux. The laptop screen is 4K
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but external monitors cannot be driven at 4K, which is most unfortunately.
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but external monitors cannot be driven at 4K, which is most unfortunate.
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Nonetheless, this little adapter is small and easy to fit into the a pocket
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Nonetheless, this little adapter is small and easy to fit into the a pocket
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next to some business cards.
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next to some business cards.
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* *Galaxy J5*: My cell phone serves only a few purposes: wifi tethering,
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* *Galaxy J5*: My cell phone serves only a few purposes: wifi tethering,
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typically use it keep my phone charged during long conference expo days or
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typically use it keep my phone charged during long conference expo days or
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long flights. Regardless of the model, I strongly recommend having a slim
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long flights. Regardless of the model, I strongly recommend having a slim
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USB capable battery pack in your bag.
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USB capable battery pack in your bag.
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* Hands-free headphones/microphone: While I'm not pleased with these, and I'm
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* Hands-free headphones/microphone: While I'm not super pleased with my current
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sure there are better implementations out there, a simple hands-free _wired_
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pair a simple hands-free _wired_ set of headphones is really useful to have
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set of headphones is really useful to have always around. Whether for video or
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always around. Whether for video or phone calls, I've had more mobile or travel
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phone calls, I've had more mobile or travel meetings in the past year than
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meetings in the past year than ever before thanks to these.
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ever before thanks to these.
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* USB cables: Always handy to have a small mini and micro USB cable handy for
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* USB cables: Always handy to have a small mini and micro USB cable handy for
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device charging or data transfer. I typically only carry one of each, and no
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device charging or data transfer. I typically only carry one of each, and no
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more than a few inches, just enough to connect my laptop to the device, which
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more than a few inches, just enough to connect my laptop to the device. I have considered carrying around a USB-C or Thunderbolt
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is typically enough. I have considered carrying around a USB-C or Thunderbolt
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cable as well, for my Mac wielding friends who never can seem to carry the
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cable as well, for my Mac wielding friends who never can seem to carry the
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right cables and dongles for their computing environment.
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right cables and dongles for their computing environment.
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## Tools
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## Tools
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* [Leatherman Multitool](https://www.leatherman.com/multi-tools): When I'm not
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* [Leatherman Multitool](https://www.leatherman.com/multi-tools): When I'm not
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traveling by plane, I always have a multitool handy.
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traveling by plane, I always have a multitool handy. Sometimes you just need
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a knife, a pair of pliers, or a screwdriver.
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* *Paper notebooks*: I need my own scratchpad for my thoughts, but I'm always
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* *Paper notebooks*: I need my own scratchpad for my thoughts, but I'm always
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bemused to find colleagues searching around for a piece of paper to jot a
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bemused to find colleagues searching around for a piece of paper to jot a
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note down onto. A single little notebook goes a long way.
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note down onto. A single little notebook goes a long way.
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