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[–] moseschrute@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 minutes ago
[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 5 points 4 hours ago

Birth control

[–] MTK@lemmy.world 8 points 5 hours ago

Any basic ear plugs, literally $2 to make the world nicer, to sleep better in loud situations, to protect your hearing, to prevent infections in pools, and more.

You don't realize how much nicer the world is when it's like 15db quiter, especially when you are in a city.

[–] _LordMcNuggets_@feddit.org 12 points 6 hours ago (3 children)

a high quality pocket knife. never leave home without one.

[–] lucg@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

What game are you changing exactly with this?

[–] Mubelotix@jlai.lu 2 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

This is illegal in France :(

Just guillotines

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 1 points 4 hours ago

You can carry an opinel or laguiole afaik?

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 1 points 5 hours ago

My EDC is a Spyderco Para 3, but IMHO Kershaw is a great budget brand. I really like the Iridium, but the finish is a bit too delicate for my taste because I keep my knife in the same pocket with my keys.

[–] moonburster@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

Some chifi buds and a (Bluetooth) dac.

I have a pair of kz prx (planars, 37 bucks) and a hiby w3II (good enough over by and okΓ© over cable, 40). If you don’t need by I will recommend the trn black pearl as it has the same parts as some of its more expensive counterparts

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 hours ago (1 children)
[–] moseschrute@lemmy.ml 1 points 14 minutes ago

It’s amazing how life changing a $35 bidet is

[–] trbeach@lemmy.world 11 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Multitool. Can't live without.

[–] moseschrute@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 minutes ago

Recently bought a leatherman skeletool. It’s so compact and the perfect amount of utility for me. And it doubles as a fidget toy.

[–] GraniteM@lemmy.world 7 points 11 hours ago

Electric kettle.

Bone conduction headphones.

Rechargeable head lamp.

Nice EDC knife.

Driving gloves.

A really good insulated cup.

French press.

Digital kitchen scale.

Slow cooker.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 7 points 12 hours ago

You really should buy a bedbug proof mattress cover and interceptors for the legs of your bed and furniture. Trust me when I say that an ounce of prevention will save you a lot of trouble, cost, and emotional trauma. Even if it costs more, buy then anyway.

[–] gegil@sopuli.xyz 5 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

For me, literally game changing item is a game controller. For the games with native controller support it is awesome. Its easier and more confortable than mouse and keyboard. Of course it is not comparable with mouse and keyboard, especially in games heavily relied on mouse, but for anything else, on my opinion, it is a better option. My controller is quite cheap, but works well. I bought a controller to see what it is and how different it is for gaming, compared to mouse and keyboard. At first it was difficult, as i did not have an experience with controller, but now i enjoy it.

[–] Gelik@feddit.dk 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Good one, a controller is really a game changer. I enjoy it too, and think it's even much needed one for some games, like Dark Souls. 4 years ago I bought the used Xbox controller from a co-worker, as he got himself the new version. Paid him $10-15 IIRC. This year I bough a new wireless USB-Dongle for $15, as the old one got wonky. Very much worth it.

[–] BenLeMan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

What is it with those USB dongles? Mine also just died after a while. But yeah, the Xbox controller is great and since it uses regular Bluetooth, the dongle isn't the only way to connect it.

[–] AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net 2 points 12 hours ago

I like that having a controller gives me more versatility in my seating position when gaming. At my desk, I can use either the controller or mouse and keyboard. If I get tired in that position, the long wire on my controller means I can sit elsewhere and play (my desk is positioned such that I can just rotate my monitor and play it from my sofa if I want).

I also enjoy that a controller is more portable than my mouse and keyboard for playing games on my laptop when away from home.

[–] Owlboi@lemm.ee 9 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I was gonna say an OLED monitor but then i saw the 100$ or less

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 2 points 5 hours ago

There are other kinds of monitors that come pretty close, but definitely not for under $100. For example, the Nebula display on some Asus laptops, or the Nixeus NX-EDG34S (which is no longer available, but I assume there are equally good monitors available using the same tech).

[–] BowtiesAreCool@lemmy.world 19 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

Bidet attachment for your toilet bowl. Trust me, you’ll never go back.

[–] besmtt@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago

LUXE Bidet NEO 185 Plus The hinges are great for cleaning.

[–] milkisklim@lemm.ee 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Agree, but splurge and get one that has a water heater. No one wants cold water sprayed there.

[–] TheRealKuni@midwest.social 4 points 13 hours ago

Eh. Cold water is fine. I’ve been using cold water for years.

Warm water is nicer, but cold water is fine.

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[–] rwdf@lemmy.world 33 points 1 day ago (7 children)
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[–] AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world 57 points 1 day ago (9 children)
[–] besmtt@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

LUXE Bidet NEO 185 Plus The hinges are great for cleaning.

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[–] Nusm@yall.theatl.social 16 points 1 day ago (2 children)

A microwave sandwich griller. I saw one recommended on another of this type thread, so I gave it a try. You can’t believe how great this thing is. When I worked in an office, I had grilled sandwiches several times a week, and I still use it at home all the time.

https://a.co/d/4VSmebm

[–] lemsip@sh.itjust.works 1 points 26 minutes ago (1 children)
[–] Nusm@yall.theatl.social 1 points 23 minutes ago (1 children)

It’s not. The post says $100 or less. This is definitely less.

[–] lemsip@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 minutes ago


Sorry, $100 aud, not freedom units. But that's about 64 freedom units, which also seems crazily expensive.

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[–] monovergent@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Low-profile noise-cancelling earbuds. Lived with a snoring roommate for some months, don't know how I would've slept without those.

[–] Benaaasaaas@group.lt 5 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

CPAP for the roommate and sleep issues for both of you sorted.

[–] monovergent@lemmy.ml 1 points 12 hours ago

If only I had the courage to tell my roommate

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