Dorm tech & power checklist
Outlets are scarce and far from the bed. Power management matters more than you'd think.
- Surge protector with long cord (+ USB ports)
- Extension cord (rated for the load)
- Laptop + charger
- Phone charger (a spare for the desk)
- Headphones / earbuds
- Small desk lamp (LED)
- HDMI cable / streaming stick (if TVs allowed)
- Power bank
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