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Category: tools

I.T. Toolkit

Lots of places that sell computer and computer accessories also sell “computer toolkits.” I put that in quotes because they are kind of a joke, consisting of one useful tool and a bunch of useless stuff you will never use. If you work on computers or plan to, here is the list of items in […]

Review: Victorinox USB Swiss Army Knife

As an I.T. guy, this is one of the single most useful devices ever invented, and one of the few multifunction tools which I use every part of. Features: knife flat screwdriver / nail file LED flashlight ink pen USB flash drive scissors The scissors are tough enough to cut through zip ties, wire ties, […]

Review: Best. Screwdriver. Ever.

For almost seven years I have used the Allway Composite 4-IN-1 screwdriver. It is lightweight, ergonomic, and unlike most screwdrivers, not top-heavy, so it doesn’t fall out of your tool pouch. The body is fiberglass and plastic. Unlike most multi-bit screwdrivers, this doesn’t try to have a bit for every possible size and use: it just  comes […]