Cheap attachable toilet bidet
Is there some issue with the cold water? If you live in a cold climate? Asking for a friend :D
Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately improved your life?
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#222Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard, Amazon Basics monitor arm, Electric Kettle, insulated coffee tumbler thing, leather jacket, coiled springy keychain to affix my house key to my pants.
Re: Ask HN: What tiny purchases have disproportionately improved your life?
#223Varying length of phone charging cables. Bought a couple of bundles of iPhone charging cables from Amazon that were 3ft/6ft/10ft in length with charging attachment from my old iPhones. It's such a great feeling to use the phone from any part of my place without having to worry about length of the cable. I keep a couple of the longer cables in my car too just in case someone wants to charge on a long trip.
Same, but Anker cables with lifetime warranty. One dies and without much more than an email and I get a replacement.
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#224I’ve used an $8 gerber shard keychain tool for over 10 years. It opens cardboard boxes, pries open covers, cuts strings, and drives the occasional screw. All without worrying about losing a Swiss army or leatherman, and it’s airport and government building friendly which is big for me.
I carry a Nite Ize Doohickey but it's 90% box tape cutter and 10% bottle opener. Not sharp at all but I haven't tried flying with it.
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#225A really nice paper planner that works for the way I think. For years I was around developers a lot and so they tend to push the mentality that the best tool for organization must be digital. So I tried Trello, google calendar, various habit tracking apps, etc. None of them really had everything I wanted... Finally I am happy with a paper planner, sticky notes, wet-erase markers that make the laminate cover into a go…
Most developers I know are obsessed with paper planners and carry their preferred model everywhere.
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#226Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Handy on hikes Are you aware that other hikers hate you for this? I suppose you don’t care.
I can see a use-case for scaring off predators, but the time tested 'bell on a walking stick' sure is more polite to other hikers.
If predators are bears then the U.S. National Parks Service cautions against this method, at least in Yellowstone. They claim it’s ineffective as they aren’t loud enough.
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#227Eye Mask - I sleep so much better and longer with one on. I recommend one that doesn't sit on your eyes directly (has a bit of concavity).
I strongly recommend the Manta Sleep mask (no affiliation, just really like them). Adjustable non-contact eye cups, plus you can get different eye cup "mods" like cool (keep in freezer) or warm (microwave) cups that feel amazing. Amazon, or mantasleep.com.
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#228Not exactly tiny, but life-changing: A treadmill desk. Get healthier while you're working or playing video games instead of getting fatter. You can get an under-table model for about $200 that works with a table you already have.
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#229a phone case wallet, I love having one less thing in my pockets back in the day it used to be 1) phone 2) small digital camera 3) keys 4) wallet Now it's just phone & keys. Lovely!
I also love minimal stuff in my pockets.
In addition to the phone wallet case, I installed electronic locks on my home, so I could stop carrying keys around.
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#230An electric toothbrush, it's faster and cleans better. Just don't apply any pressure when using it.