beirdobaggins
If you are going to dual boot and your computer has room for 2 drives. The way I would recommend doing it is to add a second drive for Linux, and disconnect to windows drive from the computer. Do a normal linux install. And then add the windows drive back in. Then you can set one of the drives as the default boot device and if you want to boot to the other just open the Boot options on boot.
This keeps things totally separated and you can even remove one of the drives later if you want to single boot.
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I carried the original Gerber EAB for a long time, then carried an even Smaller Package opener tool for a little while.
I just got a Milwaukee Fastback 6-in-1 and it is pretty awesome.
I lost my EAB a few times because I could open it with one hand but was not comfortable closing it one handed so I would set it down and forget about by the time I was done with my task.
The Fastback is a lot bulkier but being able to easily close it one handed, and it basically being a nice full size screwdriver makes the extra bulk worth it in my opinion.
I tend to do most of the repairs in my home myself. In the last year I have repaired my stove twice, electrical outlets twice, broken belt on my clothes dryer, replaced a toilet, a faucet, a garbage disposal. A lot of times I start with this kit but I may go get other full size tools if they are convenient.
I have ADHD, so having tools on hand is very helpful for fixing things before I get distracted. Also putting together the perfect mini-toolkit has been one of my most recent ADHD obsessions for the last few months.
I don’t generally need most of the bits, the tape, glue stick, lighter or cordage.
My most frequent needs are: Cutting tool for opening packages, and breaking down boxes. All different sizes of screwdrivers, for opening things or on the fly or tightening of screws that have come loose. Pliers can double as tweezers, nut crackers, tighten down loose bolts, pulling fuses in my car.
Also in the last few months I switched from carrying everything in my pockets to using a sling bag, so having a few extra tools that don’t get used all the time is not a big deal.
I also happily perform maintenance in public places if I see the need and have the necessary tools. I recently fixed a sign in my neighborhood that came loose on one side and was making a lot of noise when the wind would blow.
The clipper lighters look really good but I’ve never seen one in person. I was considering buying one online recently but it’s a bit hard to tell how you will like it until you can hold it in your hand.
I have a refillable peanut lighter which was in this kit. I was doing monthly checks that the fluid was still good. But after 4 months and 4 test lights, it was dry. I switched it for the Bic at that point. If I could get a solid year with 12 test lights out of the peanut lighter I would have kept it in the kit.
I lived in Austin, TX and used to know a homeless guy, Walter Dwight Green 1955, back in '98 that spent winters in jail for public intoxication for the same reasons.
Including name, in case anyone else knew him and wants to chat. He was originally from Kentucky.
I was a teenager at the time but I tried to help him as much as I could.
I had to leave town for a year, when I came back, I found out he froze to death in the winter I was gone.