Gadgets or other electronic devices including, but not limited to: cameras, gps, cellphones, laptops, mp3 players, ...
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Is there a powerstrip which accomodates most if not all AC power plugs?
You can buy travel adapters for AC power plugs, but do powerstrips exist that accomodate different international power plugs in one unit? When travelling and collaborating in an international ...
3
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2answers
147 views
Carrying my laptop to abroad from India
When I was 14 I was going to USA with my family, my father was carrying his laptop, I was also carrying it but my dad was strictly not allowing that. Which is the solution to carry my laptop from ...
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3answers
382 views
Can I bring my desktop computer as check-in baggage on a flight?
I am moving from Malaysia to the US, and planning to bring my desktop computer with me. I plan to pack it in my checked-in luggage. Will the computer risk being damaged? Any precaution should I take ...
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7answers
392 views
How best to prevent data loss while travelling?
For my next long holidays I have some massive travel plans. I'll spend some months in remote areas and I plan to take a lot of pictures with my digital camera. Although my SD card is kinda big, I ...
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3answers
590 views
Shipping a computer from Europe to the U.S
I plan to be travelling to the United States from Europe (the Netherlands specifically) and want to bring my computer. I measured it and it exceeds the dimensions for hand luggage. I'm worried that if ...
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1answer
517 views
Can you use a kindle as a boarding pass?
I heard that a reason for the low energy consumption of a kindle is that it uses some sort of "electronic" ink. Electricity is then only used to change the ink patterns. This made me wonder if you ...
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7answers
32k views
What kind of plug adapter should I pack for India?
I'm travelling around a few cities in India, from Delhi to Bangalore. What type of plug adapter should I pack?
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4answers
598 views
Turning off GPS on a flight?
Inspired by a question if it is allowed to use a Kindle during a flight, I'm wondering if it is okay to use a GPS watch like this.
I use this for practice purpose, but it is also my normal watch. I ...
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1answer
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Male nerd here, how on earth can I listen to an “otohime” / “sound princess”?
The other day, I read about "otohime", also known as "sound princess":
Many Japanese women are embarrassed at the thought of being heard by
others during urination (see paruresis). To cover the ...
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0answers
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Carry my laptop to abroad from India [duplicate]
When I was trying to take my laptop with me on a trip, he said that it is not allowed for me, he was saying that laptop is allowed for free if the passenger is above 18 years, but I am 15 years. What ...
