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As someone who rarely lives in the same apartment for more than a year, I'm pretty good at downsizing. I'm not a fan of knick-knack or bric-a-brac. When I moved to Los Angeles, all my possessions could fit in my car. The only furniture I owned was a card table and an office chair. ( I gave my bed to my brother before I left.)
One of the tricks that I've learned from being in a constant state of motion is downsizing my electronic equipment. I used to be a fan of the giant entertainment system with a space for your VCR, DVD, CD player, record player, mixer, etc, but then I moved and wasn't a fan of it anymore.
Buying unnecessary stuff is wasteful. All your electronics have a carbon footprint, and the more plugs you have the more phantom energy they'll use. You can downsize your electronics with a few simple tricks.
You can just rent them. That'll save you space. And for even less of an ordeal, you can rent them online. And if you really like the movie, download it. (legally please)
