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Here is a list of items that I think every computer tech should have. I'll explain what it is good for and I've also provided links directly to the products I've bought on Newegg.
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48 Disc Holder
 - Store blank CD and DVDs in here as well as Windows installation media and other boot disks. 2. A box a little bit bigger than a hard drive and anti-static plastic - Yes... it is a box... but you should have a box in case you need to transport a hard drive for data recovery. 3.
Tornado File Transfer Tool
 - I use the Tornado to transfer files because it is really fast and easy to use. This could be replaced with cheaper data transfer cables, but I don't think there is anything faster or simpler than the Tornado. You can read my review of the Tornado here. 4.
Rosewill 45-Piece Toolkit and Flashlight
 - This toolkit is great. It comes with a ratcheting screwdriver and plenty of different sized bits, pill case full of extra screws, anti-static wrist strap, pliers, telescoping grabber, and all kinds of other good stuff. It does not come with a flashlight so grab a separate light. 5.
200-Pack White Paper Sleeves
- Grab some white paper sleeves for transporting discs and delivering discs to clients. 6.
Corsair 8GB Flash Drive /w Lanyard
- Flash drives are great. Load it up with free software that your client's might want on their computers. Also load it up with PC Tuneup software, Virus and Spyware Removal Software, Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder, and any other piece of software that might be useful in helping you diagnose and fix computers. 7.
Thermaltake External Hard Drive Enclosure (IDE and SATA)
- I keep this at home. I use it to hook up hard drives for data recovery. This particular one I chose has both IDE and SATA interface so you can use it to hook up both old and newer hard drives. 8.
100-Pack DVD-R Spindle
 - Keep a lot of DVDs for burning recovered data and anything else your client's may need. 9.
100-Pack CD-R Spindle
- For the same reason above, but should be used for less data. 10. A bunch of random cables - You never know when you are going to need some sort of cable. I keep a bunch of random cables in a plastic bag. Among my collection are IDE, SATA, Ethernet, Crossover, assorted USB cables, USB extension cable, computer power cables, and the collection is growing. 11. Converters - USB to PS/2 converters, VGA to DVI converters, whatever, they are small so you might as well get a collection going for when you need them. 12.
Network Cable Tester
- This isn't really too big of a deal, but it may be something that you'll want if you are going to be working on networks. 13. A nice bag to carry everything - Westwood College sent me this bag when I started studying for Computer Network Management there. It's a great bag and I hope it lasts me a long time. It has three big pockets and plenty of room for everything I need and more. It is three way convertible. It can be carried as a messanger bag, converted to a backpack, or converted to a shoulder bag. The backpack conversion is great for when you have to carry a computer to your car. Well that's a nice start to getting yourself setup for mobile computer services. Enjoy.
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