1. Inflation.
2. I was just gifted $300 for my birthday.
Feel free to share small things, but also don't shy away from sharing the big purchases. Thanks a ton in advance.
I recently bought a used Microsoft Surface Pro 3 from ebay for around $200, and installed Debian Linux on it, with a special kernel for the Surface. It runs Linux really well, and is now my main computer. I hate Microsoft as much as any normal person, but this hardware is excellent. I can use it as a tablet (the touchscreen works well) or with a wireless keyboard. Having a keyboard detached from the computer is far better than any laptop, for ergonomics and flexibility.
It came with Windows 11 installed, and I even kept it on a small partition that I boot into sometimes for Zoom meetings, as Zoom doesn’t work well on Linux—and for testing websites.
The machine was in absolutely perfect condition. The only issue is that the battery life is pretty bad (couple of hours at most), but I don’t know whether that’s because the battery is in bad shape or because of Linux power management.
- Bidet, seriously no idea how I lived without this for so long.
- Standing desk, ranges in price, standing obviously has its benefits but also just being adjustable so that your arms are in the correct spot while sitting is huge.
- A nice (big) enameled dutch oven, le creuset and staub are both good choices - more versatile than a cast iron pan, less maintenance, will last forever.
- Mobility, stretching and self massage tools: yoga mat + foam roller + lacrosse balls + theracane + resistance bands + some sort of routine (joe defranco and kelly starrett come to mind), spend the extra cash on a deep tissue massage and some yoga classes
Nothing makes me feel more confident than leaving the house in my favorite jacket.
- I learned to do my own electrical work, a-z from a book from Home Depot, just by reading it on my daily train commute .
- Learned to sail, and received required certification all from a book.
Books really do open your world up.
Which book allowed you to do this?
The Complete Sailing Manual Hardcover – Illustrated, June 1, 2021 by Steve Sleight (Author), Ben Ainslie (Foreword)
The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Home Wiring: Including Information on Home Electronics & Wireless Technology, Revised Edition Paperback
Sailing- I used prior version, but here's the latest
The Complete Sailing Manual Hardcover – Illustrated, June 1, 2021 by Steve Sleight (Author), Ben Ainslie (Foreword)
Love those suggestions! I got MX Master and a Keychron keyboard expensed at work last year. Great improvement to my workflow.
Buttkicker (used from Amazon) and installed it to my chair with an amp. Now playing games and watching movies has an extra Oomph.
An Ender 3 3d Printer I got years ago and use it everyday (it's even paid for itself selling stuff on Ebay)
2. First time I'm hearing about something called butt kicker. Looks interesting.
3. This is awesome! I was thinking of getting a 3d printer for a while now, I thought that they were much more expensive.
Don't give Meta your money.
Put everything inside, hit play, it will heat, blend, and stop automatically
It is basically a pot with a timer you can use to cook/heat several things, and not worry about forgetting you left something cooking
- A Moccamaster
- A really nice electric kettle
- A set of Insta-crates from Costco
- A crokinole board.
- A nice set of power tools (Makita, Dewalt, or Milwaukee).
- A REALLY nice steak dinner.
- A used T450s
- I recently got an AeroPress, love it!
- Electric Kettle is basically the first thing we bought when we moved in, so useful!
- How are instacrates useful to you? Just general purpose storage?
- Crokinole, very intersting, looking into this.
- Agreed, power tools are a must!
- I actually got a Butcherbox subcription, and am so happy about it. Good thing I like to cook.
- A good laptop is a must also.
I love homecooking, but there is something very special about a quality steakhouse where the chef handpicks the meat and knows exactly how to cook it.
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2. Dehumidifier strongly depends on where you live, cause, in my apartment we can't live without a Humidifier, for some reason it always get so dry!
A bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail with change.