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Serious question, how do you handle a laptop dying mid-workday in a random cafe in Medellin?
I was working from a busy cafe in the Laureles neighborhood last Tuesday. My laptop just shut off, no warning, battery was full that morning. The outlet I was using was loose or something, and my charger wasn't actually charging. I had a client meeting in 20 minutes. I ended up borrowing a charger from the barista's brother who lived three blocks away. He ran home and brought me his old one. It worked but it was super slow. Has anyone else dealt with power issues in a foreign city and what's your backup plan?
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the_fiona5mo ago
Ngl, I used to think carrying a portable power bank for my laptop was overkill. But after my own nightmare in a Buenos Aires cafe where I lost a whole afternoon's work because of a sketchy outlet, I changed my mind fast. Now I always have a backup battery pack in my bag, even if it's heavy. I also make it a habit to ask the barista if their outlets are reliable before I even sit down, seriously saved me a few times. And honestly, having a local contact like that barista's brother is clutch, but I wouldn't rely on it again.
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