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4 HN users recommended this between 2021 and 2023, in 4 comments.
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4 HN users recommended this between 2021 and 2023, in 4 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
Velcro Cord Wrapping Tape: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002433097616.html I bought 4 different colors for wrapping different wires that go to different kinds of devices.
Magnetic chargers for all my devices: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002239613192.html For context, I never transfer data through cords for my devices. I have semi-permanently affixed these chargers to my devices and now I have chargers that work for all of them. Life-changing purchase.
Cheap Earbuds: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000507169624.html I bought 10x of these for ~1 USD each, and it put a pair in every bag, box and jacket I traveled with so I'd always have a set with me no matter what. Very convenient.
Metal card wallet: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808543399.html Going on 3 years, fairly durable for the price. Reduced wallet size by forcing me to discard (pun intended).
Sleep mask: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KC5DWCC Also life-changing. I have 16 windows in my room and this allowed me to finally sleep past daybreak.
Ear protection: (not exact pair, but similar) https://www.amazon.com/12010-34dB-Highest-Safety-Muffs/dp/B0... Combined with the aforementioned cheap earbuds, these replace 200+ USD noise cancelling headphones for ~15 USD total and allow me to concentrate at work.
Rechargeable batteries (AAA and AA), and recharger: I use these for everything that requires batteries.
The Phoenix Project (Book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1942788290/ This book helped me change my career trajectory in a positive way.
I use this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KC5DWCC
I bought the MZOO brand off of amazon and like it over the other brands I've tried. Taking a 20 minute nap in the late afternoon helps my late day productivity that it makes up for the 20 minute nap. My original intuition was that with my eyelids closed how much darker can it be to have an eye mask. The answer is: a lot. Put on this mask and close your eyes for a minute or two, then remove the mask while keeping your eyes closed. It is like someone is shining a flashlight on your face.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KC5DWCC
These are inexpensive but they work well and I find the strap to be comfortable. The main differentiator vs some other brands is there is a big cup around the eyes. While sleeping (or trying to sleep) your eyes still dart around, and it is very distracting to have your eyelashes sweeping against a flat eye mask.
Another brand that is inexpensive and is even darker is from "Albatross Health New England". It completely removes even the small amount of light that leaks in, but it has to be worn tighter to get that seal. The main thing I don't like about it is when adjusted for my particular head size, the adjustment buckle is sitting right behind one of my ears and if I am on that side it is uncomfortable. But for $10 it is worth a try:
https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Blocking-Breathable-Comfor...
I can't edit the initial comment anymore, but another big thing for me was having an eye mask that was comfortable enough to sleep in. The MZOO brand on Amazon has been perfect for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KC5DWCC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...