12 Gadgets Every Home Should Have

Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Floods. Power outages. The cable or satellite TV goes out. You left a power cable at the office. You could suddenly find yourself without access to the gadgets you thought you couldn't live without – and now know you can't. Here are a dozen digital items every modern home ought to be stocked with for either everyday use or just in case.

By: Stewart Wolpin
February 28, 2011
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always keep a hand mirror near your equipment stack
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Hand Mirror

Okay, this isn't a gadget. But where are things plugged in? Behind stuff, right? I ALWAYS keep a couple of hand mirrors within easy reach of my A/V or PC stack to peer (along with a Surefire flashlight) behind gear to check connections, find outlets, etc. 

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