What cheap tool/gadget do you use that greatly improves your daily life?
What cheap tool/gadget do you use that greatly improves your daily life?
Just went down the aliexpress rabbit hole again. Theres really everythinf for some of really niche things that i wouldnt ever buy, but some things really do look appealing. I wonder what do you guys use daily thats worth lets say under $20
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A decent pair of scissors with a coating on the blades.
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A barometer
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Upgrading my USB3 external drives cables (USB3 micro B) from the old A connector to C connector
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Pocket knife
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Rechargeable headlamp
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KD polorized sunglasses
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3 meter charge cable for the phone
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IR remote for the laptop (LibreELEC/Kodi)
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0.5L waterproof bag inside my backpack for electronics
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RGB / cool & warm white LED string with remote
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magnetic phone mount with a suction cup
I think that's everything I use everyday under $20 without being ridiculous. And I do use each of these multiple times a day.
What are you using a barometer for so frequently?
That's what I wanna know. I'd love a barometer but I cannot think of any reason why lol
Get one! Learn to predict the weather by keeping an eye on pressure changes. It could be a little hobby.
I live on a cruising sailboat.
To predict the next shit storm
How would a barometer help ?
Shit winds… https://youtu.be/xer32BmkORk?si=3sM6JX4TyJUAjKc-
I second a headlamp. Almost mandatory if you're camping I think. I got some cheap ones and use them around the house / garage too. More useful than they seem at first glance.
Long USB cables can be problematic, and to avoid problems may need to be inconveniently thick and stiff. I've taken to using an AC extension chord for most of the length when I need to charge far from an outlet.
I use 120vac infrequently but when I do all of the chargers all have short cables for that reason, otherwise I just take the hit on power and trade it for convenience.
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