Products
Things listed here are ones that I’ve truly put to the test and found invaluable.
Organization
- Label Maker (Brother P-Touch PTH110): Perfect for categorizing and keeping things in order.
- Letters and symbols can be personalized with borders.
- Variety of colors.
- Can do wonders for organizing plastic and crystal Food Storage Containers.
- Some tapes can be added to clothes.
- Note: There is a slight tape waste between prints; it is more of a product issue than a configuration problem.
- Transparent Boxes (Wenco): I prefer clear boxes because they allow me to see what’s inside.
- Even with transparent boxes, labels are a game-changer when stacked or stored at angles.
Cleaning & Lifestyle
- Air Fryer (Instant Vortex Mini): can revive bread and make it feel fresh. What else do you want?
- It’s also incredible to fry other foods.
- Cordless Vacuum (Eufy S11): I’m not too fond of cords, this vacuum frees you from them.
- Cleaning the dirt from the container is straightforward.
- Double filters.
- There may be other models, but this is more than enough for my needs.
- Robot Vacuum (Eufy Twin Turbo X8): there are multiple options and most of the time it comes down to what you need.
- If you have a pet you will need a bigger dust container, and you don’t get that under 200 USD.
- In some reviews laser is considered dumb. But that applies for small spaces, in big open spaces it helps a lot.
- If the above it is your case, then the displayed model is a good match.
- Scale (Eufy Smart Scale): A convenient tool to get detailed metrics about your body.
- It provides reports on body fat, muscle mass, water percentage, and other key health indicators to help you track your progress.
- Syncs with your phone via the Eufy Health App for easy tracking. Some models also offer WiFi syncing for added convenience.
- This also allows you to track your history and progress over time.
- Supports multiple user profiles.
- Ereader (Kindle): If I’m honest, I prefer real books, but the Kindle is easy on the eyes and offers a ton of convenience.
- The book you’re reading shows up as the Kindle’s cover.
- For users in Latin America, you may need to contact support to enable this feature, or pay a small fee to remove ads and display book covers instead.
- The battery lasts a long time, so you don’t have to worry about frequent charging.
- You can also upload other documents and convert them to Kindle-friendly formats like EPUB.
- The book you’re reading shows up as the Kindle’s cover.
- Tineco iFloor
Work Tech
- Mouse (Apple Magic Trackpad): For an authentic gaming
experience and the satisfaction of drawing on a shared
screen.
- Large surface area for comfortable use and multi-touch gestures.
- In-ear Headphones (AirPods Pro 2nd Gen): “I don’t like cords. They’re coarse, rough, irritating, and they get everywhere.”
- I love the transparency feature and being able to listen to music without being uncomfortable.
- The noise cancellation is excellent for focusing in noisy environments.
- Curved Monitor (Samsung Ultrawide 34”): You won’t be able to work at the same level with one screen.
- The curved design provides a more immersive experience and reduces eye strain.
- Ultrawide aspect ratio is great for multitasking and productivity.
- Perfect for side-by-side document viewing or coding.
- Reduces the need for multiple monitors, saving desk space.
- Laser Printer (HP Neverstop 1200W): The best choice if you’re tired of unreliable printers.
- Unlike inkjet printers that use liquid ink, laser printers use toner, a fine powder that is bonded to the paper through heat and magnetism.
- This method makes the print more durable and avoids issues like dried-out cartridges.
- You can print thousands of pages with one toner refill.
- It doesn’t print in color, but unless you need to print your kids’ homework, you won’t miss it.
- Reliable and efficient.
- My model has an additional paper storage container. It’s essentially an extension to hold extra pages, which keeps them dust-free.
- It’s also easy to remove—just a simple cover for the papers that stick out from the printer.
- Unlike inkjet printers that use liquid ink, laser printers use toner, a fine powder that is bonded to the paper through heat and magnetism.
- Magnetic Charging Cables (Ankndo): These are essentially magnetic cables with interchangeable tips for different connectors to leave the adapter in your devices.
- A great way to standardize charging for multiple devices that use Micro USB, USB-C, and Lightning, one cable to rule them all.
- It comes with multiple cable lengths and several tip types for each main phone cable. You can also purchase additional heads separately.
- Especially handy for anyone who prefers not to fiddle with different cables, making it perfect for older or less tech-savvy users.
Specific But Useful
- Selfie Stick on Steroids (DJI OM 5): smartphone gimbal stabilizer.
- Equipped with triple motors for ultra-smooth recordings, even on the go!
- Includes a built-in extension rod and base, perfect for taking group pictures.
- Smart gesture recognition via the app.
- Features dynamic automatic tracking to keep you in frame.
Aliexpress
- Foam Washing Machine: I can’t recommend this enough.
- I tried soap dispensers, but they were a hassle. The foam dispenser, however, works perfectly.
- Garage Solar Light: Exceeded my expectations, and work better than I imagined.
- Rechargeable Lights for Hallways and Other Spaces: No more bumping into furniture in the dark.
- When paired with the Magnetic Charging Cables (Ankndo), it makes life even easier.
- Extendable Arm: A versatile and adjustable arm for mounting devices or accessories.
- Useful for holding phones, tablets, or small cameras in various positions.
- Can be clamped to desks, tables, or other surfaces for flexible positioning.
- Fluorescent Tape: Bright and practical.
- Coin Cutter: Convenient for opening boxes and other things.
House Tools & Items
- Cordless Screwdriver (Makita): It’s like a first aid kit, but for furniture and anything else with screws.
- It’s not a huge investment and your hands will definitely thank you in the long run.
- The battery lasts a long time, so you won’t need to recharge it constantly.
- Cordless, what else could you ask for?
- It’s not a huge investment and your hands will definitely thank you in the long run.
- Screwdriver Set (Ugreen): simple and efficient.
- The spring it’s quite amazing.
- 38 Tips.
- CoolGuard Paint: Designed for roofs, this paint not only includes three additional features but also reduces temperatures by up to 15ÂşC.
- With just one coat, it lowers the perceived heat inside rooms and decreases the indoor temperature by 4ºC compared to the outside when it’s 32ºC.
Tried but…
- Elgato Stream Deck MK.2: It’s a cool gadget, but honestly, it’s not that useful for me unless you’re into gaming or streaming. It can help a lot, but it’s often more effective to simplify your workflow rather than set up automation for everything.
- You can customize the buttons with different themes and assign them to tasks like running automation, launching apps, or even closing programs.
- LifeSmart ColoLight, 60 Leds: it’s a good product if you like lights and bright colors, but it isn’t for me.
- It’s extensible and doesn’t require welding to do expand it as it has defined connectors.
- Price is awful but understandable.
- Dron (Mavic Air 1 Fly More Combo): A great gadget for outdoor enthusiasts.
- However, my main issue is that I rarely go outside, so I hardly ever get the chance to use it.
- Under ideal conditions, the three batteries provide a total of 30 minutes of flight time.
- Each battery is supposed to last around 20 minutes, but factors like battery health and wind (which the drone compensates for to maintain stability) can reduce this.
- The recording quality is excellent—no complaints there.
Useful Sites
- RTINGS: A great site for comparing products. Unfortunately, I discovered it after buying a headset that was a complete disappointment, so I can attest that their reviews are spot-on.