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What technology purchase felt like a major upgrade in your life? (lemmy.world)

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[-] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 14 points 1 month ago

I usually microwave a mug for 1.5 minutes, but this could also be nice

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 month ago

Are you from the US?

[-] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I remember Technology Connections doing an episode on the Electric kettle. Its fascinating. Microwaving is still the fastest around the house, but I like being able to make more than one cup at a time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpoXFk-ixZc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yMMTVVJI4c

[-] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 11 points 1 month ago

I actually did a little research and apparently it’s sacrosanct to a Britton to even suggest heating water in a microwave.

[-] thanks_shakey_snake@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago

I think you mean "Sacrilege" or maybe "Sacrilegious." That means "The violation of something sacred."

Sacrosanct means "sacred and beyond question," which is related, but kind of the opposite of what you mean.

[-] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago

You’re 100% correct.

[-] mesamunefire@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

You are correct. I had a British coworker. He gave me the fish eye when I did it the first time. I personally don't care as long as it gets hot.

[-] Oneser@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

What?

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