Remote Worker Cuts Laptop Bag to 7 Essentials for Mobile Productivity

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 1

Seven items made the author's pared-down mobile office: a sling bag, USB-C hub, charger, encrypted storage, power bank, cables and a multitool.
92 F heat in the UK pushed more work out of the office, prompting a cleanup that ditched excess gear such as extra USB-C cables in favor of a lighter setup.
Power and connectivity drive the list: a multiport hub, universal charger and 20,000mAh power bank are framed as the core tools for keeping a laptop and other devices running all day.
Security and resilience also shaped the kit, with encrypted drives, a data-blocking cable, anti-theft bags and a travel-safe backup multitool rounding out the setup for work on the move.

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