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tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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  • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

    tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

    Nicholas ConradN This user is from outside of this forum
    Nicholas ConradN This user is from outside of this forum
    Nicholas Conrad
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    #81

    Immersion blender*

    *ours was a gift, but I assume it was under that price cap

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    • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

      tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

      David McMullinM This user is from outside of this forum
      David McMullinM This user is from outside of this forum
      David McMullin
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      #82

      @kevin
      I like coffee, and I usually use either a simple Chemex pitcher or a stainless steel Bialetti moka pot, which were each under $50 when I got them, maybe a little more now.

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      • Gemma β­οΈπŸ”°πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 🎐G Gemma β­οΈπŸ”°πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 🎐

        @kevin For $25, a hardcover copy of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. This book has opened up an entirely new perspective for me on parliamentary procedure in the American tradition. This past year, I was elected to representative public office and appointed to a seat on my town's Planning Commission, and this book has been absolutely life-changing.

        Gemma β­οΈπŸ”°πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 🎐G This user is from outside of this forum
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        Gemma β­οΈπŸ”°πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 🎐
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        @kevin To protect my copy of RONR while transporting it back and forth in my briefcase to public meetings, I use this leather book cover from TheAntiq, for less than $30:

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        • JakeG Jake

          @kevin Started using Narwhal for browsing Reddit rather than using the official app. Feels like going back to the Apollo days.

          cultdevC This user is from outside of this forum
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          cultdev
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          #84

          @gogobonobo @kevin how is it possible? i thought nu-reddit made it impossible

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          • FunctionF Function

            @kevin rechargeable, heated winter gloves. no more numb fingies.

            πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ SteveT This user is from outside of this forum
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            @function @kevin …I have some Christmas money and this is an excellent idea.

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            • cultdevC cultdev

              @gogobonobo @kevin how is it possible? i thought nu-reddit made it impossible

              JakeG This user is from outside of this forum
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              Jake
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              @cultdev @kevin They just made the API cost money, which is why Narwhal has a monthly subscription now.

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              • cultdevC cultdev

                @slacy @kevin autogenerated youtube videos of what?

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                slacy
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                @cultdev @kevin my plan is cool animations of shortest path search algorithms, based on real maps. I'm actually almost ready to post the first video, I'll reply here when I do!

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                • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                  tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

                  RogierR This user is from outside of this forum
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                  Rogier
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                  @kevin low tech low maintenance companion

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                  • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                    tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                    Sourpuss pedant πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈN This user is from outside of this forum
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                    @kevin tacos

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                    • victor zambranoA victor zambrano

                      @kevin @stefan
                      a double-wall mug

                      JK ScheinbergJ This user is from outside of this forum
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                      #90

                      @argonaut @kevin @stefan I’ve been using double walled tumblers for years since my parents got me a set as a gift. They are great and don’t β€œsweat”

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                      • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                        tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

                        El DuvelleE This user is from outside of this forum
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                        El Duvelle
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                        #91

                        @kevin I installed #ZorinOS (a Linux distribution) on an old desktop and now I can work with it and play with it, without looking up every 5 min "how to deactivate Copilot"

                        (It was actually free, not bought but I might buy the pro version at some point, once it has improved a bit on some aspects)

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                        • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                          tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                          Gormfull
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                          @kevin

                          When playing the long game? Probably, when I exchanged my toothbrush the last time.

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                          • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                            tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                            @kevin @MCDuncanLab
                            $30 IKEA Alpstuga - Best value CO2 air quality sensor.

                            CO2 may affect cognitive performance. Lets you know if you should open windows, turn on fan, or walk outside (especially with bad air circulation at work). Stepping stone to deciding to buy air filter.

                            If you like it as a clock, it’s a no brainer.
                            https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/alpstuga-air-quality-sensor-smart-70609396/

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                            • VickyV Vicky

                              @kevin OXO Hand-Held Spiralizer to make nutritious and tasty noodles out of zucchini πŸ’ͺ

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                              @Vicky OXO kitchen gadgets are truly the best

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                              • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                                tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

                                Jeff GirgentiJ This user is from outside of this forum
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                                Jeff Girgenti
                                wrote last edited by
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                                @kevin

                                $20 Portable Air Compressor

                                So much more convenient than looking for quarters and going to a gas station every time the temperature changes and the tire warning lights in the cars freak out.

                                https://theforkiverse.com/@kevin/115864158764134720

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                                • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                                  tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                                  @kevin a basic set of tools, tape measure, utility knife, zip ties, etc that I keep in the trunk of my car to make minor repairs and fix things that break wherever I happen to be.

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                                  • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                                    tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                                    Dorkiverse
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                                    @kevin Japanese nail clippers - less than $20 and absolutely life changing https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-nail-clippers/

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                                    • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                                      tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

                                      Tom - KB9ENSK This user is from outside of this forum
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                                      Tom - KB9ENS
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                                      @kevin Been wearing the same OG crocs since before 2011. They are my β€˜house slipper’ of choice. Upgraded the other day to a new pair and man… so much better QOL in terms of comfort and I have a substantially lower chance of slipping on my ass when I go get the mail now. Total price shipped… $42.78

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                                      • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                                        tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                                        epicdemiologist
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                                        @kevin Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

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                                        • Kevin RooseK Kevin Roose

                                          tell me the last thing you bought for under $50 that radically improved your life.

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                                          @kevin

                                          Amber sunglasses.

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