• ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
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    4 days ago

    I keep an extremely small 64GB USB-A/USB-C flash drive on my Keychain so I can move files between phones, phone to computer, or load movies and TV shows from a computer or phone and plug into a TV to play.

    It’s only $10 and sometimes it’s very convenient to always have on hand the ability to move files around without the use of a network or the cloud or whatever. The size of it is extremely small.

    Verbatim 64GB Store ‘n’ Go Dual OTG USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive for USB-C Devices – 2 in 1 Type C Thumb Drive https://a.co/d/40uW3fE

  • Tiefling IRL@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    4 days ago

    You can get a wax seal kit for that much. I have a whole set now, but I seal absolutely everything. All you need is a candle, a wax melting spoon, a seal, and sealing wax

  • Dran@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    DYMO Embossing Label Maker

    They’re like $9 on Amazon and I label everything. I have 2 myself, and they’re also my go-to for white-elephant parties.

  • cymbal_king@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    LED adhesive strip lighting for the back of my TV. Back lighting is super soft on the eyes and with color changing you can incorporate the color to match the mood. Playing Zelda, green. Watching sci-fi blue/purple. Halloween content, orange. Etc

  • Gerudo@lemm.ee
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    4 days ago

    Small fold up table. It’s a little bigger than a TV tray. It’s out and used almost 24/7.

  • Varyk@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    manual pull string food processor.

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

    immersion blender honorable mention.

  • khannie@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Car charger that does the OnePlus specific fast charge thing. Cost me $12 delivered on AliExpress. Adds about 2% per minute to my phone battery. I love it so much.

    It also has a second port which does “normal” fast charge for any passengers.

    • slazer2au@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Wouldn’t that wear out the battery faster?

      Faster charging means more heat, which means more ware on the battery?

      • overcast5348@lemmy.world
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        4 days ago

        I had to get a new battery for my OP6T after using it for over 5 years - exclusively charging it using the fast charger. I’m sure that I can get another 3 years out of this phone, at the very least.

        The battery + replacement service fee was around 40 USD.

        I don’t expect much more from the battery TBH.

  • Boozilla@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    My basic bitch wireless phone charger stand. Holds it at a good angle so I can see when someone sending me a Teams message while I’m pretending to work.

    • glimse@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      I saw someone going off about how wireless charging is a stupid gimmick and liking it just means you fell for the marketing hype.

      So I guess you and I are suckers. I love my INIU wireless charging stands that I bought 2 of for $30 or whatever

      • RattlerSix@lemmy.world
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        4 days ago

        I love wireless charging. I don’t know how it would be a gimmick, except that it’s slower than using a cord (but I think the next generation is supposed to be really fast). They make DIY wireless chargers that you can wire up and put in things. I have two that I mounted under the little tray on top of my dash. I put my wireless charging earbuds case in the tray and it automatically charges while I’m driving. I have a flashlight that can charge there too. The tray is too small for a phone or else a phone could charge there. I’ve been thinking about putting one inside my nightstand at home https://a.co/d/gdghAWp

        I also like magnetic phone holders with wireless charging. I made mine out of a different type of mount and charger but it’s something like the link. I have one mounted to my dash where I can see the phone if I need nav or something, it holds it firmly and charges as I’m driving. Also mounted one on my desk next to the computer. https://a.co/d/7pauuzO

      • Trainguyrom@reddthat.comEnglish
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        4 days ago

        I honestly felt wireless charging was stupid until I finally got a phone that happened to have that capability and a cheap charger gifted to me. It’s so nice especially if you use your phone as a secondary screen. And on IOS with that new thing where it shows your calendar and the weather when “docked” on a wireless charger is just a *chefs kiss*

        • glimse@lemmy.world
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          4 days ago

          I knew I’d like it as soon as it was announced, just not for the same reason I thought (no damaged USB ports). What I really love is not having wires everywhere that get caught on this

    • sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      4 days ago

      If you already have a raspberry pi, there are some neat $20-$30 gadgets

      • UPS board/battery
      • powered USB hub
  • phanto@lemmy.ca
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    4 days ago

    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
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      4 days ago

      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.