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Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by JohnBooty » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 5:11 PM UTC

WirelessGigabit wrote: post #120

JackMorgan wrote: post #114

- Split keyboard saved my wrists fifteen years ago, still do every day - Sleeping mask with eye padding so I can open my eyes without my lids touching anything and only see total darkness. Took some getting used to, but it's amazing for getting better sleep - standing desk setup with footstool and taller chair so I can just slide off to stand up. Makes it easy to switch so I do it more - quality earplugs with a keych…

Okay you made my credit card itch. Couple of questions: Earplugs: did you get custom-fitted ones? I'm using foam ones at the range with 32db suppression. Wife suggested the custom-fitted ones. Thoughts? Ankle hiking socks: how do they wear? I get Darn Though because of their lifetime warranty which I've used 5 times per pair already. Cast Iron skillet: Please test this thing for lead. PLEASE. Shorts: I don't wear bra…

    Headphones: How do they work with iOS (if you use that?). 
    I've used all kinds of headphones, on Android, PC and iOS 
    and I find the only one with some form of stable connection 
    are iOS ones with the H1 chip.

Bose QC45 + iPhone 12 Pro have been rock solid stable for me. Hundreds of hours.

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by jjwtieke » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 5:29 PM UTC

skummetmaelk wrote: post #42

DoingIsLearning wrote: post #8

I can see the "be curious" vibe of HN here. However, I can't shake off the feeling that this is just a low effort carryover from bygone /r/askreddit discussions.

This definitely screams Reddit content and feels off for HN.

Sorry. Won’t do again.

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

#143

Post by znpy » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 5:31 PM UTC

iammjm wrote: post #7

Merino Wool long-sleeve base layer - I can hike and sweat for days and somehow not stink!

i'm got very interested in this after reading "Insulation: First the Body, Then the Home" by low tech magazine (https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/02/insulation-first-t...).

i'll be getting at least one when october comes and want to see if that really helps when dealing with low temperatures and thermal body regulation.

is there a particular brand you'd recommend?

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by jjwtieke » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 5:46 PM UTC

scop wrote: post #35

A mallet. Amazing how many uses I have found for it where a normal hammer would break or damage whatever needs the work.

I think this is my favourite response.

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

#145

Post by Integrape » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 5:52 PM UTC

shmde wrote: post #56

2nd Monitor, mechanical keyboard, Pocket pussy, well cushioned office chair.

One of these things is not like the other.

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by axpy » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 5:58 PM UTC

iammjm wrote: post #7

Merino Wool long-sleeve base layer - I can hike and sweat for days and somehow not stink!

Love this one! It's such a crap shoot with synthetic wear, some stink as soon as you put them on while other are actually end up almost as good as wool.

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by jjwtieke » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 6:03 PM UTC

peter-m80 wrote: post #106

OP seeking for dropshipping opportunities

OP genuinely curious and has payday tomorrow.

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by jjwtieke » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 6:06 PM UTC

glatisaint wrote: post #51

A yoga mat.

Bloody love yoga

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by jjwtieke » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 6:06 PM UTC

Balgair wrote: post #115

Fire extinguisher. As for the reason, I'll just say I still have a family because of one.

<3

Re: ASK HN: What’s a small thing you’ve purchased which has made your life better?

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Post by tlavoie » Tue, Aug 08, 2023, 6:27 PM UTC

WirelessGigabit wrote: post #120

JackMorgan wrote: post #114

- Split keyboard saved my wrists fifteen years ago, still do every day - Sleeping mask with eye padding so I can open my eyes without my lids touching anything and only see total darkness. Took some getting used to, but it's amazing for getting better sleep - standing desk setup with footstool and taller chair so I can just slide off to stand up. Makes it easy to switch so I do it more - quality earplugs with a keych…

Okay you made my credit card itch. Couple of questions: Earplugs: did you get custom-fitted ones? I'm using foam ones at the range with 32db suppression. Wife suggested the custom-fitted ones. Thoughts? Ankle hiking socks: how do they wear? I get Darn Though because of their lifetime warranty which I've used 5 times per pair already. Cast Iron skillet: Please test this thing for lead. PLEASE. Shorts: I don't wear bra…

Mine (Aeropex model) work great with my iPhone. Between listening to podcasts while walking the dogs, and music while biking or running, they've been great.

I do love being able to hear what's around me for safety reasons, so there's the caveat that riding fast / downhill has a lot of wind noise. None of this is a stability problem with the connection though.