Using them as a mobile counterpart to a traditional PC often requires some sort of duct tape and chewing gum solution to try and access the tools necessary or keep data in sync between the tablet and PC.

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Bebe's job was to sort through hours and hours of tape.

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Duct tape is widely used for first aid as a sort of temporary suture.

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