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Just went down the aliexpress rabbit hole again. Theres really everythinf for some of really niche things that i wouldnt ever buy, but some things really do look appealing. I wonder what do you guys use daily thats worth lets say under $20

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[–] nobleshift@lemmy.world 36 points 1 year ago (3 children)
  • A decent pair of scissors with a coating on the blades.

  • A barometer

  • Upgrading my USB3 external drives cables (USB3 micro B) from the old A connector to C connector

  • Pocket knife

  • Rechargeable headlamp

  • KD polorized sunglasses

  • 3 meter charge cable for the phone

  • IR remote for the laptop (LibreELEC/Kodi)

  • 0.5L waterproof bag inside my backpack for electronics

  • RGB / cool & warm white LED string with remote

  • magnetic phone mount with a suction cup

I think that's everything I use everyday under $20 without being ridiculous. And I do use each of these multiple times a day.

[–] roostopher@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What are you using a barometer for so frequently?

[–] Telcontar@lemmy.today 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's what I wanna know. I'd love a barometer but I cannot think of any reason why lol

[–] spittingimage@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Get one! Learn to predict the weather by keeping an eye on pressure changes. It could be a little hobby.

[–] nobleshift@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I live on a cruising sailboat.

To predict the next shit storm

[–] guyrocket@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

I second a headlamp. Almost mandatory if you're camping I think. I got some cheap ones and use them around the house / garage too. More useful than they seem at first glance.

[–] blackbrook@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Long USB cables can be problematic, and to avoid problems may need to be inconveniently thick and stiff. I've taken to using an AC extension chord for most of the length when I need to charge far from an outlet.