A laptop. So much more flexible than a desktop pc.
I’ll switch when they make a laptop with 30+TB storage like my desktop has lol
You can just connect 30TB of storage space to your laptop… yeah you cant move those HDDs around but you cant move your desktop around much either.
My desktop functions as a local file server and plex server.
If I bought a laptop and a bunch of hdds, it would cost maybe $500 more, and the hdds would be useless without a laptop plugged in.
A laptop is portable and that’s great, but it isnt always better.
In that case a PC is of course better, but the reason is mostly because it functions as a server and a laptop would be unnecessary, not because a laptop isnt flexible enough (which was OPs advantage of a laptop…
I personally have my laptop (with dGPU) connected to a 16 port USB hub when plugged in (and an ultrawide monitor), connected to all sorts of things (backup HDDs, microphone, audio system, camera etc). And when Im on the go, chances are I can do without those things for that time… Different things work different people though.
A projector. Watching movies and playing games is now a cinematic experience.
Same for me! It’s an awesome way to watch movies and tv shows
3 single items, all improvements.
Braun Series 7 wet/dry shaver
Jansport silver backpack (watchtower model is good)
Aeropex Aftershockz (bone conducting headphones)
Shokz (Aftershokz rebranded) are fantastic for endless online meetings if you’re working remotely. I often forget I have them on. I did a whole set of in-person job interviews with them on before I realized I was wearing them at the end of the last interview.
It’s pretty much the convenience and comfort of using external speakers, but without anyone else hearing. It’s just a shame the audio quality isn’t high-end for music.
To be fair: hardly any headset manages to combine good sound both ways and looking halfway presentable for business purposes.
Bidet. Amazing for a North American, I know RoW has had them for eons. You are so clean that a couple of squares of tp to dry off and you are golden. No more endless wiping.
I installed something like this next to my toilet a couple of month ago and it changed my life. Costs like 30 bucks, it takes 3 single sheets to dry my clean ass. Whiping shit
left to rightup and down until it stops sticking feels so barbaric now.
big diddi goth gf
In last 5 years for me:
- a pair of decent (second hand) speakers
- a cheap (blue switches ftw) mechanical keyboard
- a standing desk
- an ergonomic chair
(sorry it’s not single item…)
What keyboard did you get? I’m searching for a good ergonomic one that won’t break the bank
You might want to join the !mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
I personally haven’t tried the ergonomic keyboards yet, have been using Ducky One 2 for a few years and recently got KBDcraft Kit Adam (Lego keyboard) and I’m enjoying this one, super soft and nice sounding switches. From the ergonomic keyboards I’ve seen Keychron K11 Pro as an interesting one, but you’d have to see if it fits you, I can’t really recommend any myself.
Ooh a Lego keyboard? Nice! I’ll look into those, thanks!
I’ve been using Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboards for years. They are a split keyboard (one piece) and I use the corded version.
Everything else just seems insanely expensive.
Oh looks like I’m set then, that’s what I’m using right now lol! Thanks!
i got a cheap gamer’s keyboard that happened to have blue switches, the cheapest i actually found with Cherry MX Blue (so, some mechanical keyboard nerds will say this is sh*t and they’ll probably be right). It’s an “HyperX Alloy”. it has these annoyingly red LED, but i don’t really care. I recommend it for the price though (I paid around 90 buck back then)
I’ll look into it, thanks!
A ceramic non stick pan.
Nothing ever burns and cleaning even when frying something with cheese in there is just a scoop of hot water and ten seconds with the soft side of a kitchen sponge.
