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[-] uhdeuidheuidhed@thelemmy.club 1 points 17 hours ago

Food.

That's honestly all my money goes towards these days.

And utilities.

[-] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 days ago

A pack of condoms

[-] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 28 points 4 days ago

It's a bit dull but having the $100 in your pocket in case of emergency is pretty useful.

[-] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 6 points 4 days ago

When I travel, I always keep a $100 bill under the insole of my shoe. If my wallet gets stolen, at least I have money for a cab.

[-] manuallybreathing@lemmy.ml 8 points 4 days ago

Note to self: steal BarneyPiccolo's shoes

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I keep a $50 bill hidden between my phone/case so I always have some if i lose/forget my wallet, but that's definitely a prime target for being stolen... might toss one in a shoe as well, that's a good idea.

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[-] pineapple@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 days ago

Another hardrive to feed my storage addiction.

[-] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 17 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)
[-] J4g2F@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Bought one for less than €4 or something like that. I didn't had a lot of money at the time, but it doesn't have a buzzer sound for continue check.

So do yourself a favor and spend the couple of euro's more and get one that's beeps(if you can). It's so much easier then looking at the screen when you quickly want to check something.

Don't get me wrong I still use it after 7 years, but really need te "upgrade".

[-] serenissi@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

you can get a basic oscilloscope for that. aliexpress sells $10-15 multimeters.

[-] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 8 points 4 days ago

$10-15 is still less than £100.

[-] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

True, but I'd wager a lot more people have uses for a multi meter than an oscilloscope. If you're interested in DIY electronics by all means get an oscilloscope (since you probably already have a multimeter in that case), but if you just need a basic tool for when you occasionally venture into the arcane world of electricity (checking a battery, checking if an outlet is live, checking if a fuse is good, checking if something's shorted, etc) then the $10-15 Aliexpress multimeter is enough. In fact an oscilloscope is less useful to most people because it only detects waveforms (and by extension voltage in general) but not resistance or current among other metrics (unless you get one of those cool combination multimeter osciliacopes).

[-] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

A multimeter is still more practical for most use cases. Measuring resistant, continuity, amperage, and who knows what else are far more practical for an average persons day to day life. Especially around the house. Not to mention most people don't have a need to know the exact waveform for their purposes

[-] nymnympseudonym@lemmy.world 37 points 5 days ago

£100 is roughly the price point for mid-range bone conducting, outside-the-ear headphones. These rest against the bone next to the ear instead of inside the ear itself. You can get lower end options for more like £45

I cannot recommend these strongly enough!

  1. Your ear canal is open to the air, not plugged up for hours
  2. You can still hear your environment, great for biking/walking/running/not getting snuck up on
[-] uhdeuidheuidhed@thelemmy.club 1 points 17 hours ago

It's really just preference.

What you really should be looking for are "circumaural" headphones. These are headphones that cover your entire ear.

Whether you get open-back or closed-back is entirely up to you. Don't let anyone convince you that one is strictly superior to the other.

They both have their benefits and detriments.

[-] Fondots@lemmy.world 26 points 5 days ago

My gaming PC is hooked up to my TV, Big screen, surround sound, hue lights synced up to it, it's a pretty nice setup

So I got a set of bone conducting phones for when I'm on discord or whatever. I'd rather have the surround sound for the in-game audio, but I don't necessarily need my idiot friends laughing and cracking jokes in glorious 5.1, so they let me still hear and talk to them while leaving my ears open to the speakers

[-] FluorideMind@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

I'm sure your bgn is lovely.

[-] AlpacaChariot@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

Good shout!

I recently bought a pair for about £35 and was expecting low end quality but they are more like midrange in my opinion (I bought a Chinese brand, "Sanoto DG08", so I reckon I saved on marketing compared to the market leaders).

I use them all the time now - cycling, listening to adult podcasts around the house or while cooking without being totally antisocial etc. They are great!

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[-] tunetardis@lemmy.ca 34 points 4 days ago
  • induction stove: you can buy a stand-alone element that plugs into the wall for about that much, and they're faster and use less power than a conventional stove
  • bidet: a low-end model, at least
  • multitool: should be able to afford a pretty good one for that budget
  • cajon: all right, maybe not "useful" per se, but man they're a lot of fun!
[-] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 8 points 4 days ago

A bidet and a multi tool are two of my required items.

The best multitool I've found on Amazon is the Wetols one for only $19, and my bidet is the Samodra for $28.49. Extremely cheap, highly effective tools to make life easier.

[-] hobata@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 days ago

a gram cocain

[-] PonyOfWar@pawb.social 29 points 5 days ago

An electronics repair kit, e.g. the ifixit toolkit.

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[-] Fifrok@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 3 days ago

Well there's a lot of useful things that 100 pounds can get you. Depending on what you consider incredibly useful, and what you do everyday. A quick list of the top of my head:

  • good quality first aid kit
  • old/new but shit smartphone
  • pair of decent working boots
  • shit ton of used clothes (atleast where I live, idk about the UK), to wear or as fabric
  • set of screwdrivers and bits
  • cheap drill, or good used drill
  • used laptop
  • used oscilloscope
  • used all kinds of electronics really; TVs, displays, audio stuff
  • thermal water bottle
  • Self-defense stuff
[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 3 days ago

Air fryer. If you spend ~300, you can get one that can also be a pressure cooker or small convection oven.

[-] SpacePanda@mander.xyz 14 points 4 days ago

Slow cooker/ crockpot. You can make multiple meals with minimum effort.

[-] manuallybreathing@lemmy.ml 8 points 4 days ago

I spent $100 on a stockpot this year and it's made really enjoy cooking. I do love my slowcooker, its just too small.

[-] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 5 points 4 days ago

I've found that 7qt is the sweet spot for my slow cooker recipes. A 5qt would work for most of them, but having that little extra space is nice.

[-] johnny_deadeyes@slrpnk.net 16 points 5 days ago

Pressure cooker. Lets you cook a lot of cheaper, bulk food faster.

A quality double-sided safety razor. Saves a ton on cartridges. About as easy to use once you get used to it.

[-] rodsthencones@startrek.website 13 points 4 days ago

Used cast iron pans - last lifetimes and can be used for so much. French press - coffee, tea, chicory, herbs, mushrooms ...

Honestly, I can't think of much stuff at a higher piece point that isn't specialized. Useful things tend to be relatively lower cost.

I carried a leatherman for years, but rarely used it. I find an adjustable wrench, picquick, pliers and box cutter more efficient and easier to use.

Although, I really want cool stuff.

[-] razorcandy@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)
  • Second computer monitor

  • Immersion blender

  • Basic tool kit

  • Fabric shaver

Edited to add:

  • Clear plastic storage boxes/organizers

  • For cooking: non-stick pans, MSG

[-] Moonguide@lemmy.ml 10 points 4 days ago

I'll push back on the nonstick pans. Steel pans get you much better sears, are easier to take care of, and last way longer than non-sticks. Even expensive non-sticks will require you to use spatulas made of a soft material and will only last a couple months to a handful of years before the teflon flakes off.

Personally I would save up a bit and get a 9inch, a 12-14inch (depending on hob sizes), and a bigger sauce pan. Would definitely run more expensive than 100 quid but will last much longer.

[-] kossa@feddit.org 5 points 4 days ago

Ceramic instead of Teflon is where it's at.

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[-] A_Wild_Zeus_Chase@lemmy.world 14 points 5 days ago

If you like your hair on the shorter side, hair clippers.

I’ve been cutting my hair for a long time now, and have probably saved thousands from skipping barbers, as well as been able to cut my hair exactly as I like it, and far more frequently/conveniently.

[-] sanguinepar@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

Seconded - I've been cutting my own hair for about 25 years now, must have saved a fortune. Still using the same clippers.

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[-] truthfultemporarily@feddit.org 12 points 4 days ago

Ultrasonic cleaner. Cleans all the stuff that's hard to get to usually. Also great for glasses.

[-] bandwidthcrisis@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago

I got a battery-powered air blower after seeing a YouTube video comparing and reviewing them.

I've always joked about how stupid leaf blower are, but I've found this pocket-sized version really useful.

Cleaning out dust from computers, tower fans, etc, it is amazing.

I also have a small dust buster and this blower gets its filter really clean like nothing else can.

Unlike cans of compressed gas, there's no concern about inhaling anything if I use it indoors, or getting frostbite when the can cools.

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[-] mnhs1@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

An electric pump. I can do bike tires, car tires, camping beds, etc. with full ease.

[-] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 2 points 3 days ago

With a hand pump you can do the same without electricity

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[-] PaulSmackage@hexbear.net 4 points 4 days ago

Chest freezer, vacuum sealer, wired electric impact wrench.

[-] lietuva@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

i had bought gas stove called firemaple fms, and its amazing, i always bring it to my camping trips, even to some festivals. Its quite compact

Or dollars, or Euros, or whatever your currency is

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In the US; a gun, 2 months of water, 6 weeks of internet, 2 weeks of electricity, 10 days of groceries, 6 days of health insurance, or 3 days of rent. Or, you can buy 5 cases of beer.

[-] uhdeuidheuidhed@thelemmy.club 1 points 17 hours ago

You can get 4 months of Internet with Visible for only $25/month with unlimited data.

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