Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by skrtskrt » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:40 PM UTC

A massage gun.

I got something called the LifePro Sonic Pro X or something like that, but it looks like the same gun is sold under different brands.

I have back issues (muscular, not skeletal thank god) and combined with a sitting-heavy job I can get really tight and wound up in a way that fucks up my posture, my walking gait, and my ability to get a good workout in at the end of the day.

The massage gun reallly lets you loosen up and focus on areas that are tough to stretch, and it’s a lot gentler and less stressful than stretching. It has made a huge difference for me, all over my body.

I massage gun while docker builds or CI tests are running, when my mic and camera are off during a meeting, etc. Great stuff.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by michalf6 » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:41 PM UTC

BMW K1200S, it's absurd you can buy something that fast with so little money

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by wiredfool » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:41 PM UTC

Tech: Dell U3219Q -- 4k 32" display, USB C power delivery, builtin KVM switch to go between HDMI/USB3 and USB C, running it at a 1x resolution for a 3800x2000 logical display. It's pricey, but I can do one monitor on this and be happy.

Not Tech: Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass/Nachez Pass super supple wide tires for my tandem. Boosted the average speed by ~1+mph (~16mph to 17+ mph) (with the same stoker) over 2-3 hr rides, and more comfortable, especially for the stoker.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by p0d » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:41 PM UTC

This drill. Got it at Christmas, used it lots and still haven't charged the battery.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-m18-cblpd-402c-18v-4-0a...

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by tsjq » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:42 PM UTC

Atomberg Efficio Low wattage BLDC ceiling fans

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by kodon » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:43 PM UTC

A pullup bar (door frame) and resistance bands. Exercising at home has kicked me off into being healthier.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by hiesenbug » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:44 PM UTC

cyberbanjo wrote: post #28

Aeropress, coffee maker.

This was amazing until my nephew teleported it to another dimension

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by dharmon » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:45 PM UTC

lbotos wrote: post #42

Anova Sous Vide. Cooking perfect Chicken or pork chops every single time is an absolute joy. I don't eat as many steaks but also cooks them just the same. It's one of my go-to kitchen gadgets, and I cook most of my meals with it.

My PSA for sous vide cooking: chicken breasts can actually be tasty! 153F is the perfect temp for me. Too much lower and its got that raw chicken texture to it, Too much higher and it gets stringy and dry.

Pork tenderloin gets the award for thing most-improved by sous vide. Cook it medium rare at 135F (I sprinkle with a little salt first). Then pat it dry, put a bit more coarse salt on the outside and sear it hard and quick.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by JacobDotVI » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:45 PM UTC

Roost Laptop stand + bluetooth keyboard and trackpad

Enormous impact on my posture when I'm using my laptop away from my desk. The stand collapses into a stick so it's easy to toss in my backpack.

https://www.therooststand.com/collections/roost-laptop-stand...

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by mtmail » Thu, May 20, 2021, 2:47 PM UTC

kodon wrote: post #86

A pullup bar (door frame) and resistance bands. Exercising at home has kicked me off into being healthier.

Same. My favorite is the simple jumping rope. Never used one at the gym and simply forgot how much fun it is. (Can't use it in the living room though).