TIL my backup power bank was a dud during a critical client call
I was in a cafe in Bangkok, about to join a video call with a big client. My laptop battery was low, so I plugged in my power bank. Turns out, the power bank had been drained from charging my phone all day. My laptop died mid-call, and I had to scramble to find an outlet. The client was annoyed, and I almost lost the project. Now, I always check my power bank's charge before important meetings. It's a simple step that saves a lot of stress.