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A comment on Ask HN: Any piece of hardware that was more of game changer than you expected?.

Re:Ask HN: Any piece of hardware that was more of game chang... by cehrlich on Sunday February 06, 2022 @10:10AM (#30233155)
A bunch of 1L glass bottles with wide openings so that they're easy to clean in the dishwasher - has reduced the friction to getting enough water in, and I can't remember the last time I felt that type of tiredness that comes from dehydration.

BenQ ScreenBar Plus - It's just a light that goes on top of your monitor, but it makes working much more pleasant. There's probably a clone that's cheaper and does the same thing, but I'd buy this one again without hesitation.

About $200 worth of home workout stuff (exercise mat, adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands, pullup bar) - I had to stop running for a while due to some injuries and I hate going to the gym, so this has been a game changer in terms of staying fit.

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Re:Ask HN: Any piece of hardware that was more of game chang... by GordonS on Sunday February 06, 2022 @01:24PM (#30235334)
I tried a BenQ ScreenBar and a clone, and found the clone brighter, while being a lot cheaper. It's a great device that lights the desk area nicely - I'm going to use the se forever now!

I'd prefer to buy the BenQ, since AFAIK this whole concept was their idea - but the price is just so excessive that I couldn't justify it.

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Re:Ask HN: Any piece of hardware that was more of game chang... by baristavibes on Sunday February 06, 2022 @01:53PM (#30235642)
Could you please post the name of your clone? I'm interested in this if it helps reduce eye strain
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Re:Ask HN: Any piece of hardware that was more of game chang... by GordonS on Sunday February 06, 2022 @04:09PM (#30237025)
Sure, it's Quntis:

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HMLKS2N

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Re:Ask HN: Any piece of hardware that was more of game chang... by Cr0s on Sunday February 06, 2022 @12:56PM (#30234983)
Yeah, home workout equipment can be surprisingly cheap but useful, especially if you can't or won't go to the gym. Problem is that I tend to just stop using my pullup bar, exercise mat etc. sometimes. I don't even realize it's been a few day without me touching them
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