Essential Hacker and Geek Skills

So two recent blog posts by UptownMaker and Wired covered different essential hacker and geek skills, they are good lists but both have their niches. I figured that readers would find these useful so without further ado.

The UptownMaker list is more oriented towards makers while the Wired list is more about computer skills and geek cred.

Probably the only thing I would add to that list is how to drill holes in tough materials such as steel, the proper use of lubricants, and tool care.