ThermoPro meat thermometer - not instant read, the kind with wire leads that actually go in the oven. I'm not even into high-end grilling or smoking or anything. It's just really nice to get a pre-seasoned slab of beef or pork (the teriyaki skirt steak at Trader Joe's is a family favorite) and have it come out just right every time. As a bonus, this one has a remote so I can hang out upstairs and even wear headphones instead of having to ensure that I can hear the beeps from the kitchen.
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#112Battle rope, amazing for working out on the terrace.
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#113A few pairs of DarnTough socks. Amazing value. Got them for $17 a pair here: https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/brand/darn-tough-socks
Big fan of DarnTough here. So far they have stood by their name.
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#114I finally taught myself touch-typing and a month later I bought a Corne split keyboard that I built myself. Game changer
What process did you go through to teach yourself?
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#115- all matching socks. No more time spent pairing. - clothes drying racks that hook onto radiators. Reduces drying time and clothes crumpling - wired mechanical keyboard. Wired is simpler than wireless. Quality ones have n-key support - bicycle fenders - digital wrist watch so that I check my phone less.
If you need to dry stuff really quick, get a little cheap desk fan of the kind sold in warm summers and point that to the wet stuff. I use it to dry out my children's boots.
Shove crinkled-up newspaper into the boots, it will absorb moisture and hasten drying (was taught this by an Icelandic hiking guide).
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#116Merino wool T-shirts. Cost about 30€ instead of previously used 3€ cotton T-shirts. Can wear one for about 3 weeks without washing, with no body odor. Much more pleasant to the skin, even for doing sports, driving, etc. Also, warm in winter, airy in summer. Plan to switch most clothing to merino wool.
I love Icebreaker underwear and hoodies (on my 4th over 7 years - they don’t last that long)
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#117If you control 2-3 computers next to each other, I recommend the Logitech MX Keys and MX Master 3s. I can control multiple computers and switch between them by holding ctrl and bringing my mouse to the edge of a screen. It then jumps to the other computer seamlessly. Now my desk is clutter free of multiple mice and keyboards.
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#118CO2 sensors for every room in my apartment. Before monitoring the CO2 levels I did not realize the relation of tiredness, mental fatigue and high CO2 levels.
Which ones did you get? I've been thinking along similar lines recently, but they are somewhat expensive and it's hard to say which ones are even legit. So far the MH-Z19 modules are on the top of my list for pairing with an ESP or something and logging data to NAS but I've yet to order any.
I’m quite happy with Qingping Lite. Doubles as a clock, PM10, charges via USB-C.
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#119The Zendure Passport III worldwide travel adapters changed my reality in 2022 (~$70). It sounds boring, but man. I've had many worldwide plug adapters in my day, and many chargers. But the Zendure has a 65W USB-C fast charger in it, plus 3 more USB-C and a single USB-A. When I travel (and that includes "traveling to the coworking place"), I used to bring:
* A plug adapter
* My big ol' laptop charger brick and cord
* A medium-sized USB-A charger for phone, headphones, power bank
* A USB-C charger for iPad, Kindle
* A small power strip because I had to plug several things in
Now I just bring the single Passport III adapter. Done. It has a single power outlet pass-through, but I haven't even needed it because the only thing I ever plug in is chargers.
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#120Merino wool T-shirts. Cost about 30€ instead of previously used 3€ cotton T-shirts. Can wear one for about 3 weeks without washing, with no body odor. Much more pleasant to the skin, even for doing sports, driving, etc. Also, warm in winter, airy in summer. Plan to switch most clothing to merino wool.
I love Icebreaker underwear and hoodies (on my 4th over 7 years - they don’t last that long)
My shirts lasted long so far, but indeed have to be careful how I wash/hang/dry them, etc. compared to non-wool stuff.