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Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by ezekg » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:48 PM UTC

i_am_jl wrote: post #324

ezekg wrote: post #204

The Carpio 2.0 by DeltaHub ( https://us.deltahub.io/products/carpio-2 ). It's a wrist rest, but not like you probably think. I would get severe hand pain being at the PC all day, but this little contraption completely relieved that pain. It took a couple weeks to get used to, and now I use it while working and gaming. One of the best purchases I've made in a long time.

Wow, I've been looking for this exact product for years . Thank you!

No problem! In the beginning it will feel weird. You may want to stop using it because it feels awkward to have something under your palm. But stick with it for a week or 2 and you'll get used to it.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by lkois » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:49 PM UTC

ajyey wrote: post #326

sowbug wrote: post #299

I gave up on flaky WiFi mesh networking and connected the APs to my home's inactive cable wiring using MoCA adapters. Local bandwidth increased 4x, and I was able to achieve solid coverage throughout the house. I also replaced a rock, a brick, and a rubber wedge with magnetic door holders, each about $5. Now when we're bringing in the groceries, we can keep the door open without the rock, and it's easy to close when…

Which mesh routing system did u have that was flaky? I just closed on a home and have been thinking about going mesh. Ideally would like most stuff hardwired but I’m being lazy

Ethernet over power is another good option. After messing about with bad wifi in a townhouse for a few years, EOP has been going strong for over a decade

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by agilob » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:50 PM UTC

pharmakom wrote: post #11

- 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.

>- all matching socks. No more time spent pairing.

Around 5 or 7 years ago I found 100% cotton socks on a massive discount, don't remember how many, but I took more than 40 pairs, full backpack I had with me that day. I use them pretty much most of the year, except in summer. Never bought socks since and due to all that "mismatching", I only had to throw a few of them, they were shredded and composted.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by rockostrich » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:50 PM UTC

ajyey wrote: post #326

sowbug wrote: post #299

I gave up on flaky WiFi mesh networking and connected the APs to my home's inactive cable wiring using MoCA adapters. Local bandwidth increased 4x, and I was able to achieve solid coverage throughout the house. I also replaced a rock, a brick, and a rubber wedge with magnetic door holders, each about $5. Now when we're bringing in the groceries, we can keep the door open without the rock, and it's easy to close when…

Which mesh routing system did u have that was flaky? I just closed on a home and have been thinking about going mesh. Ideally would like most stuff hardwired but I’m being lazy

If the house already has coax ran but no ethernet then MoCA adapters really are the way to go. For some reason that's how my 2021 new construction house was built and now I have wired connections in all of the rooms that I care about.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by Semaphor » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:50 PM UTC

A refurbished Fujitsu FUTRO S740 (J4105 and 8 GB RAM) and 2 SSDs for a super low power home server and mini NAS. All in all less than $100

A weighted blanket (11 kg), after i had the chance to test one at a friend's. I'll miss it in summer when it'll be hot to use.

A Rösle (German high end kitchenware brand) salad spinner. Pretty expensive for 80€, but every other is either too small or crappy (and we have salad for breakfast almost every day). Ended up being worth it.

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Post by noisy_boy » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:50 PM UTC

uaas wrote: post #71

Keychron K2 Version 2 mechanical keyboard.

I also bought a Keychron (Q6) - it is made out of a slab of aluminium and I love the heft (2.4kgs); absolutely no shaking.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by moffkalast » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:50 PM UTC

orzig wrote: post #44

A keyboard tray, that attached to my desk, I never realized how many of my frustrations were just the slightly awkward ergonomics of my keyboard being a few inches too high

I've had a tray for years but I've only ever used it to store the keyboard when not in use. Typing this from the tray now and it sure feels interesting.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by Havoc » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:51 PM UTC

paulgb wrote: post #322

Havoc wrote: post #146

Sodastream. Has significantly increased the amount of water i drink and conversely decreased other crap being drunk High end ricecooker ended up getting more use than expected. USB KVM style switch to change mouse/kyb over between work and personal device

I came here to say rice cooker as well. I got a $15 one years ago and it's still my most-used appliance. What high end one do you have? I've been considering an upgrade given that I use it so often.

Got a Zojirushi - but only after my cheap no name brand one nearly electrocuted me lol.

Bit pricey...250ish...but build quality inspires confidence that it'll last

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by Auracle » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:51 PM UTC

bmelton wrote: post #281

stevekemp wrote: post #93

I'm gonna go against the grain here and list non-technical things! I bought some new plants for my home, which makes the place feel a lot nicer. I bought some outdoor-trousers - things that go on top of your jeans - when it is cold they keep me warm, and I can now roll around in the snow without getting wet as a nice bonus. (-10°C here today). That said it was only a couple of weeks ago that I came out of a sauna and…

By 'outdoor trousers' I assume you mean what hikers/backpackers/winter-folk would refer to as a 'hard shell?' Just came back from an exceptionally cold vacation to Iceland and realized that despite years of backpacking and hiking in temperate weather, I knew not nearly enough about layering for truly cold weather.

There are also “snow pants.”

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Post by akamaka » Fri, Jan 06, 2023, 4:51 PM UTC

yunwal wrote: post #291

This is gonna sound dumb but an ice scoop for my freezer. Always just used my hands or cup but it would make it slightly annoying to get the right amount of ice. Plus if I’m making cocktails for other people it’s just so much easier and more hygienic.

That is a great idea. I‘ve also always been slightly annoyed and picking up ice cubes and having them stick to my fingers, but it didn’t occur to me to get a scoop that’s just right for this purpose.