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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 69 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (6 children)

The old Pier 1 Imports back scratchers. They use to sell for 75¢.

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 32 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (7 children)

A pi zero w. Need a wireless Android Auto adapter? Flash the right image. Need a Klipper controller for a 3D printer, flash the right image. Need to add a wireless thumb drive to any device that you can drop files to over the network? Flash the right image and run a few commands. They are very cheap and insanely versatile. I originally got a handful for $5 each and am still finding uses for them.

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[–] SuperSaiyanSwag@lemmy.zip 8 points 3 days ago

Microwave Splatter cover

[–] Elextra@literature.cafe 43 points 5 days ago (2 children)

USB hand warmers. I am very sensitive to the cold and its so nice to hold while walking around or keeping in your pockets

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Thinkpad T440p docking station, I get everything these days is USB C but I love having a docking station thats sturdy and has tons of ports vs a dongle that hangs off the side of my laptop and has maybe six ports.

[–] phanto@lemmy.ca 28 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Breakaway charge cable for my phone! They act like those old MagSafe chargers for Mac, and when I'm clumsy, instead of a busted off charge port, no damage! I also have curious cats who can test gravity without wrecking my phone.

[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 14 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I got one from Prime Cables that not only has a magnetic attachment to the computer, it has different tips so you can use it for USB Micro, C or Lightning. The cable itself has little magnets so it coils up almost automatically.

Edit: https://www.primecables.ca/p-390676-cab-m10-mltc-g2-cab-m10-mltc-g2#sku415474 About USD $10

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[–] xelar@lemmy.ml 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)
  • slicer for round fruits
  • large 1l cup (not that small ^^)
  • book light with attachment
[–] Chadus_Maximus@lemm.ee 17 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Why not get a small 1l cup instead?

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[–] okamiueru@lemmy.world 25 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (11 children)

Don't know if you'll get something for as low as $20, but a small thermal printer. Functions as a label maker on steroids, there is no ink, or proprietary* paper. Some thermal paper rolls have built in stickers, some are transparent, some have special shapes and colors, etc.

I've used it to label plants, tools, cables, boxes, so-so-many gridfinity boxes. It takes 1-2 seconds from hitting print to having it ready.

* not entirely the case, in that some have set sizes, or markings to automatically feed and count. However, these are low tech, and there are third party vendors.

[–] Willy@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 days ago (3 children)

pretty sure that paper causes cancer

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[–] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 20 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (5 children)

manual pull string food processor.

I love chopping up food with it. It's very fun and works perfectly.

immersion blender honorable mention.

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[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 7 points 4 days ago

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.

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 6 points 4 days ago (4 children)

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

[–] flubba86@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (2 children)

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.

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[–] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

My air fryer... Also my Casio watch.

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