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[–] Robertej92@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A decent set of precision kitchen scales, and some general use scales that don't have a massive delay on them #WeightSupremacist4Lyf

But seriously, fuck you, measuring cups. Fuck. You.

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[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

A solid pair of steel kitchen scissors I have fiskers that will outlive me.

[–] corm@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you already have a good pedestrian vehicle: a good bike lock.

I (and lockpicking lawyer) recommend the kryptonite evolution. Good balance of price and protection.

For a step up I recommend the kryptonite fahgettaboutit.

Either way, bolt cutters aren't getting in, and portable angle grinders will take a little while because the chain is annoying to grind.

I see too many expensive bikes chained up with thin little locks.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The evolution costs as much as my very good MTB...
Yup! That recommendation is at best for those >2000€ bikes at best

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[–] bitsplease@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ergonomic Mouse/keyboard

Admittedly for $100 you might have to choose one or the other (though I used a $12 ergonomic mouse from Amazon for years until I switched to a trackball, and I loved it) - but if your job is computer based, you really should consider switching to ergonomic equipment.

Your average keyboard and mouse setup is absolute murder on the wrists in the long run - if you spend more than a couple hours at the computer every day without ergonomic equipment and your wrists don't hurt, then it's only a matter of time.

Granted, it's not just about buying a cool new keyboard and mouse - you also need to cut out bad habits like wresting your wrist on the table while typing and so on, but a good KBM will help you build those habits naturall

[–] MoshBit@beehaw.org 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Any specific recommendations?

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[–] james@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I thought this was the dumbest thing until I had one. Now I have one in every toilet.

https://www.amazon.com/16-Color-Activated-Detection-Birthday-Gadgets/dp/B07L2Y84K3

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 0 points 2 years ago (7 children)

My dad would say a cast iron pan. That would outlive you and your kids.

I would say maybe an air fryer, I think you could get a decent one for less than $100USD. I use mine every day.

Otherwise, maybe good waterproof boots. I got some decent ones at an outlet store. They are kind of dressy so nice enough for work, but also warm AF and during the winter they are so good.

[–] DozensOfDonner@mander.xyz 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Plus one for airfryer. Bought one that was on discount a few years back, has a spot on top of the cabinet when not in use but it's almost always on the counter.

[–] TheyKeepOnRising@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

We had an air fryer, loved the food but it was SO difficult to clean. The sides would shred our sponges. Eventually we stopped using It because timed save from cooking was lost twice over from cleaning it. And then it was recalled anyways

[–] BorgDrone@lemmy.one 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What do you use it for? I can’t think of a single thing that I would need an airfryer for. Between a standard convection oven and a deep fryer there is a better tool for anything you would possibly use the airfryer for.

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[–] SilentSeven@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Decent digital instant read cooking thermometer. Makes any meat dish on point.

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[–] zerbey@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

An air fryer, my microwave has been gathering dust ever since.

[–] finestnothing@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I like my air fryer, but there's certain things that a microwave just warms up better (pasta, basically anything that can dry out, etc). That said, my current apartment doesn't have a microwave so I am glad that I came in with an air fryer

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[–] IverCoder@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] Dj_brown_sugar@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A water flosser

It's made me way more likely to floss and it's so satisfying to do after eating any sort of food that gets stuck in your teeth

[–] FlyingLadder@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I've heard it's not as efficient as regular floss picks. Is that true?

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[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you have a car: a fast charger for your phone.

It's amazing to me how many use a built-in USB that barely charges the thing.

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[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org -1 points 2 years ago

A shoe horn, assuming you wear shoes. Longer is better unless you like to bend over.

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