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DYMO Embossing Label Maker
They’re like $9 on Amazon and I label everything. I have 2 myself, and they’re also my go-to for white-elephant parties.
I’m not sure if that says LEGO or LEAD
I guess I should rephrase.
I label a lot of boxes and spice containers but nothing unhinged lol
Once I went on leave and the fella who filled in for me got a few complaints that he was slow. He said it was because I hadn’t labelled my store room properly. I added a few dymo labels around the place. The next time I went on leave he got a few more complaints and gave the same explanation, so I added a few more. After the third time I left the room looking like this picture and he shut up.
“Lock laces” elastic shoestrings. Gives me a nice fit and I can slip my shoes on and off more easily.
I will definitely second that recommendation. They turn basically every shoe into a slipper.
I was skeptical when I read about them, but gave them a go. Reason being: my feet swell during the day, which means I was constantly loosening my laces throughout the day. Which isn’t ideal.
The Lock Laces help in that they’re always perfect: they flex with my feet and always have just the right tension.
They are popular with a wide range of people. Triathletes like them for fast transitions since you don’t need to retie your shoes. Marathon runners also love them since it means no more laces getting undone. And yes, they’re obviously great for old folks and people with disabilities.
I like them so much, I now put them on every new pair of shoes that I buy.
glove lights. they are great for working in dark places where you can’t hold a flashlight.
Whoa
My basic bitch wireless phone charger stand. Holds it at a good angle so I can see when someone sending me a Teams message while I’m pretending to work.
I saw someone going off about how wireless charging is a stupid gimmick and liking it just means you fell for the marketing hype.
So I guess you and I are suckers. I love my INIU wireless charging stands that I bought 2 of for $30 or whatever
I honestly felt wireless charging was stupid until I finally got a phone that happened to have that capability and a cheap charger gifted to me. It’s so nice especially if you use your phone as a secondary screen. And on IOS with that new thing where it shows your calendar and the weather when “docked” on a wireless charger is just a *chefs kiss*
I knew I’d like it as soon as it was announced, just not for the same reason I thought (no damaged USB ports). What I really love is not having wires everywhere that get caught on this
I love wireless charging. I don’t know how it would be a gimmick, except that it’s slower than using a cord (but I think the next generation is supposed to be really fast). They make DIY wireless chargers that you can wire up and put in things. I have two that I mounted under the little tray on top of my dash. I put my wireless charging earbuds case in the tray and it automatically charges while I’m driving. I have a flashlight that can charge there too. The tray is too small for a phone or else a phone could charge there. I’ve been thinking about putting one inside my nightstand at home https://a.co/d/gdghAWp
I also like magnetic phone holders with wireless charging. I made mine out of a different type of mount and charger but it’s something like the link. I have one mounted to my dash where I can see the phone if I need nav or something, it holds it firmly and charges as I’m driving. Also mounted one on my desk next to the computer. https://a.co/d/7pauuzO
I hate the concept because it’s just really wasteful of energy. If I recall correctly, only 30% of the power output of the charger goes into the device, versus 95+% for wired.
Little remote ring for my phone. I can change the music/volume during my walks without having to dig my phone out of my pocket/etc. I also use it when gaming to change songs without having to put down the controller, same when I’m knitting.
Like an actual ring you can wear? What’s it called?
This was the one I purchased.
That’s so cool, if I didn’t have a smart watch that could do these things, I’d definitely get one of these
My air fryer… Also my Casio watch.
Where do you get so cheap air fryers/Casio watches?
My air fryer was $15 from best buy around thanksgiving two years ago. Classic casio watch is under $20 from Amazon.
This is almost the air-fryer I picked up. Mine is white, but they don’t sell this size anymore. :( https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bella-pro-series-4-2-qt-manual-air-fryer-black/6507322.p?skuId=6507322
Maybe it’ll come back.
Stole them.
VE Monk in-ear headphones. Easily the best audio value in the world. Prepare to have your mind blown by the sound. Look up reviews
They are good but do they still make them find it hard to find them
I got a new pair of VE Monk Plus about 10 months ago, from AliExpress, but I haven’t looked recently.
Not going back to cables. Hated it when I yanked them out accidentally.
These ones were my best buy for an item around 20€:
https://www.amazon.de/Xiaomi-Earbuds-Basic-Freisprechfunktion-Aufbewahrungsbox/dp/B08GSQ7B9Z
Pretty sturdy. Much bass. Very good connectivity and fit.
I concur. VE Monk and it’s successor Monk Plus are the best $5 earphones you’ll ever use. They compete against earphones in the $100-$150 category. Don’t let their appearance fool you, they look like a cheap crappy plastic pair you’d get for free with a discman. But their audio quality is phenomenal.
I’ll note here, the VE Monk success has spawned a bunch of competitors in the very-cheap-but-shockingly-good category, notably look at the Faaeal Snow Lotus and Faaeal Iris, I have both and they are great.
like a cheap crappy plastic pair you’d get for free with a discman.
You must be matured around my age talking about discmans like that. Although, The last “discman” i bought was a portable CD player, and wireless earbuds didn’t exist.
This is crazy, according to wiki: “The Sony brand name for Discman changed to CD Walkman, initially for Japanese lineups launched between October 1997 and March 1998,[1] and then entirely in 2000. Discman and CD Walkman players were discontinued at the beginning of the 2010s when they lost popularity with the general public.”
Makes me feel a little old…
You must be matured around my age talking about discmans like that. Although, The last “discman” i bought was a portable CD player, and wireless earbuds didn’t exist.
Yes, that’s what I’m referring to. All of the earphones listed above are wired earphones, and look like the kind included for free from a old portable cd player.
I bought a nice pair of fingernail clippers. ~$15 Green Bell from Japan. You hardly have to apply any force to the lever at all, and the nail just slices off neatly and falls inside. Not like my old cheapo pair that went “KACHONK” and endangered anyone in my vicinity of shrapnel injuries.
I don’t know man, the kachonk is a valuable part of the experience for me, great tactile feedback
I guess I can see the appeal of that. But it’s pretty fun feeling like a nail salon samurai, too.
I have one of those Japanese nail clippers. I’m wondering how they make it cut so softly. Like even if it didn’t eat the nails they wouldn’t launch. Best clippers ever, even if it’s harder to get the edges.
I’m betting that it almost all comes down to sharpness and using better metal (harder, keeping it sharp)
Pretty sure they’re just incredibly sharp. The Japanese like to sharpen things.
Well Wet Bob, you made me laugh.
Get into locksport!
I wish there was a place for people to send random locks they break off or find to newbies like me. Buying a lock just to pick it feels insane, but I also want to feel that delicious click out of 1
Get a practice lock that you can re-pin. They’re cool so you can see what it’s like to have spools or serrated pins. I messed with one for a while and then was like “I wonder how much harder it would be to pick my front door lock instead of this cheap practice lock?” Turns out, the front door lock is ridiculously easy compared to a practice lock.
Turns out, the front door lock is ridiculously easy compared to a practice lock.
Yeeeaaaah… I’ve spent like literally 3 minutes learning to pick, and that’s all you need to just scrape SO MANY front door locks. So many locks are just so bad
Go to those love-bridges where tourists buy and attach padlocks on it…
Sadly they cleared the only one near me, before I knew about it or I’d have dumpster dived it
Wait a week!
It’s called “love picking” btw
You can check local locksmiths. Some might be willing to sell cheap junk locks that are still good for picking. Or buy a core that can be repinned.
I was outside a tiny locksmith store the other day and considered it! Social anxiety won the battle that day though. I’ll try!
Try picking your front door… could be very instructive ;-)
Maybe look for a habitat for humanity ReStore?
We don’t have those here, but charity shops are a good idea thanks
I really want to, and every time I look into it I feel like I’m in for a £200+ initial investment that I’m not really up to at the moment.
Getting started is closer to a tenth of that— the starter kit linked is $10 pre shipping from a brand that is generally considered overpriced in locksport. Buying locks is the expensive part but you probably have a couple of padlocks to start with. And for those £20, you can get the knowledge and basic skills to open the vast majority of locks.
I’d personally recommend JimyLong’s starter kit if you can catch it in stock but hook and turner will work. Then don’t buy anything else until you know exactly what lock you want a thinner hook or different pick for; that set would open about any lock you can find in store. Spending £200+ to start out is more lockpick consumerism than an actual on ramp since you’d likely be bogged down by too many tools.
Thank you, that’s very helpful advice. I’m based in the UK so will need to find a different supplier, but it’s good to know I can start out with a couple of tools instead of a giant roll of things.
Good luck! You’ll pop open your first lock in no time
Check your state/local laws before buying anything, not legal to own lockpicks everywhere.
Haha haha your country never ceases to amaze me. AR-15? Sure. Concealed gun. No worries. Squibbly piece of metal with a handle. HOLD IT RIGHT THERE
RIGHT!? I’d love to learn lockpicking but just being found to have them is liable to get me arrested in Ohio
We got constitutional carry in Ohio. Just practice shooting the locks off.
I’m curious where you are not allowed to own bent metal scrape whatever the intent. Iran or NK?
I’ve tried this one but really prefer Sparrows more. After a day or two with picking with that clear lock, it becomes pretty loose. Also, doesn’t feel like a lock at all. Sparrows cutaway locks still allow you to see the pins but it also feels like a real metal lock.
21 dollars shipping ._.
Victorinox Nail Clippers:
https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Personal-Care/Nail-Clipper/p/8.2050.B1
I would contend Harperton are comparable quality and somewhat less expensive
The page says two functions, what’s the second one?
(and to all smart-asses out there: what’s the first one?)
Open and close? Fingernails and toenails?
"Tools
Lanyard hole"
Wow. Only desperate marketing would call that a function.
I’m guessing the 2nd “function” is the lanyard hole.
I’m a smart-ass. It cuts nails.
I’ve been looking for a decent pair of nail clippers for ages. Just ordered, thanks!
Car charger that does the OnePlus specific fast charge thing. Cost me $12 delivered on AliExpress. Adds about 2% per minute to my phone battery. I love it so much.
It also has a second port which does “normal” fast charge for any passengers.
Wouldn’t that wear out the battery faster?
Faster charging means more heat, which means more ware on the battery?
How long are you gonna keep a phone tho? 3 - 4 years? A fast-charged battery will be fine for that time span.
I own a 4yr old xiaomi. Still great, 8gb RAM, yada, yada… 4 years charging at turbo (33w I think, there are 100w phones now, I think). Still a day+ charge. Good enough for me for a 4 year old phone
I had to get a new battery for my OP6T after using it for over 5 years - exclusively charging it using the fast charger. I’m sure that I can get another 3 years out of this phone, at the very least.
The battery + replacement service fee was around 40 USD.
I don’t expect much more from the battery TBH.
You think normies care?
Bought a Rovyvon keychain flashlight I believe was around $20 that’s amazing. It’s Iike 650 lumens or something and it’s tiny so I just have it on my keychain and turn it on at night if I need it in a jiffy.
Kuhn Rikon Swiss Peelers. They come in 3-packs for like $15. They’re sharp AF, lightweight and easy to use.
Zyliss make amazing peelers too
- slicer for round fruits
- large 1l cup (not that small ^^)
- book light with attachment
Why not get a small 1l cup instead?
I have the medium sized, it’s great!
