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Ask HN: What work/office purchase transformed your life?

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#41

AirPods Pro without a doubt. It's the only item in my life that if it broke, I would immediately buy a replacement. I used them in the office to isolate myself from other people and when I'm walking outside to isolate myself from cars.

The mic quality is so poor though. I have to turn off Bluetooth to record voice notes to people.

Also if you drop them the earbuds always go flying.

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#43

Physical sticky notes Really! I never used them and after receiving them as a "gift" I started loving using em. They really help me manage both: job and private stuff!

Post-its from 3M, an awesome source of PFAS.

Perfect to pollute your home in a permanent and irreversible way.

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HM Embody. It's not "comfy", but after six months, a lower back condition that hasn't been corrected, only managed by years of PT improved enough for me to go off pain management. Bonus: It also solved a prostate issue I didn't know I had.

RealForce R3S TKL, 30g. I returned a Kinesis 360 and got this instead. None of the reviews helped, and tbf, it's not easy to explain the difference or value of optical programmable switches until you use them. Note: I broke my hand a lifetime ago, and it just wasn't mechanically able to fit the 360's ergonomics. You have to be well to stay well, I guess.

Air purifiers. Breathe well.

High CRI lighting. Your lights can be for more than helping you not bump into things. I feel like I'm seeing our home for the first time, and I need less light to prevent strain or fatigue while reading, etc.

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Teeny teeny computers like the old MacBook Air. Mind you, I’m a workaholic and enjoy work. Buying computers that are usable but are so small you don’t mind carrying them around all day is a giant productivity hack. You can work on the bus, when your doctor runs late, etc.

Is the old Air still the best option in this space, or have other manufacturers stepped up in recent years?

Last time I looked (a few years ago) the Air was far and away the best performer.

Re: Ask HN: What work/office purchase transformed your life?

#47

Physical sticky notes Really! I never used them and after receiving them as a "gift" I started loving using em. They really help me manage both: job and private stuff!

Post-its from 3M, an awesome source of PFAS. Perfect to pollute your home in a permanent and irreversible way.

Im using office depot

Are they safe?

Re: Ask HN: What work/office purchase transformed your life?

#48

HM Embody. It's not "comfy", but after six months, a lower back condition that hasn't been corrected, only managed by years of PT improved enough for me to go off pain management. Bonus: It also solved a prostate issue I didn't know I had. RealForce R3S TKL, 30g. I returned a Kinesis 360 and got this instead. None of the reviews helped, and tbf, it's not easy to explain the difference or value of optical programmable…

Back pain is no joke. Great to hear you’re better.

Which air purifiers do you recommend?

Re: Ask HN: What work/office purchase transformed your life?

#49

AirPods Pro without a doubt. It's the only item in my life that if it broke, I would immediately buy a replacement. I used them in the office to isolate myself from other people and when I'm walking outside to isolate myself from cars.

I can't wear them because they really hurt after about 20 minutes.

Indoors, I use AirPod Max. They have the same benefits. They are really overpriced, but I can use them all day without any negative effects. The quality is superb.

One caveat: don't workout in them. They have issues with moisture.

Re: Ask HN: What work/office purchase transformed your life?

#50

A pull-up bar for my home office. I do a couple of pull ups every time I walk through that door. Amounts to 5-15 / day.

Be really, really careful about installation. I recommend something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087FRRDN9/?ie=UTF8&th=1

I have one and it's rock solid.

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