…or, looking for tips on stuff that are useful to have that most people don’t think about.
I keep a Windows 11 installer USB on my person almost at all times. I’ve had to perform an impromptu utilman.exe trick (consensually) multiple times. (Replacing the ease of access menu EXE with a command prompt somehow still allows you to get an administrator CMD window on the lock screen, even in 2026).
Replacing the ease of access menu EXE with a command prompt somehow still allows you to get an administrator CMD window on the lock screen, even in 2026
What the fuck
A small marlin spike. It’s surprising how often I want to untie knots in all kinds of things. A marlin spike makes that easy.
Earplugs. They can obviously be used for protection from overly loud environments. They’re also great for shutting out voices, music, or other noise when you’re trying to read or focus on a task. I like the Loop Switch 2 plugs because they’re small, versatile, and effective.
Ultralight folding bag. I carry a 19 liter bag (Nanobag Sling) with shoulder-length handles that folds down to about the size of my thumb. Any time I need to carry more things than will easily fit in my hands, I pull out the bag. It also lets me support awkward or heavy items using my shoulders and back instead of my hands and arms.
LEGO brick separator.
A handheld 2 way radio. The cell network is the first to go even before a disaster since the lines saturate with people calling out.
I have a roll of dental floss in my hike bag. It’s small, super strong, and there’s one pile of it in a roll. Could be used for replacement shoelace, laundry line, tying wood together for a shelter, etc.
Stick a sewing needle in it. Find one that fits inside with the spool of floss. I’ve carried one in my bag for decades at this point.
highly recommend! i sew all my patches and pockets onto my outfits and shit with waxed dental floss. never had anything break ever even after years
examples: https://vanta.diy/
I like yr jurse, my friend.
I can’t be the first person to say this, but a poop-knife.
No i still don’t believe this is a real thing. I’ve personally never needed one and I’ve had some dire situations in the bathroom - all sorts of dire situation one can have in the bathroom.
You not needing one yourself doesn’t equal the average person’s experience. Probably less than 10% of Americans eat enough fiber daily.
It’s a real thing for some of us. Wish it wasn’t, but not all of us have it so easy.
Am I the only one who didn’t think that story was very funny? Sure haha poop and all but it’s achieved legendary status that I don’t get.
I think the popularity wasn’t so much about the tool itself but about the original poster not realizing it was unusual. Like the cumbox.
I’ll probably regret asking this but… cumbox?
Yes. You will regret asking.
To put it simply, a redditor repeatedly jerked off into (IIRC) a shoebox for an extended period. The same box, no disposal or cleanup of any sort. He made a casual reference to this box and was surprised when others couldn’t relate. He posted pictures.
I never saw the pictures and I don’t intend to, so if you are interested to learn more, you’ll have to do your own searches.
It started growing mushrooms.
And when he tried to burn it it was too moist and wouldn’t light on fire IIRC
Always keep your surveilance camera damaging laser on you at all times.
Got tips for someone who just got a lot of flock in their neighborhood?
Yeah, don’t go vandalizing shit.
I would never! I’m simply asking how the woke antifa gays are doing it so I don’t accidentally order the exact thing they are.
You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.
Guitar picks, because I guitar. At least one in each rooms.
I might as well go first:
Scalpels!
They have a myriad of uses. And since they’re sterile, they can be used for cooking. I use them for slicing the skin on pork bellys for that nicely diced crackling - It’s almost like they were made for cutting skin, or something. Besides that, they’re excellent for cleaning up 3d prints. Just remember that they’re supposed to be single use. While your 3d print doesn’t care, your food definitely does care about how much you use the same one.
I always make sure I have a 10 pack in my kitchen.
I didn’t know a potato casserole could be used with such utility.
No no, you’re thinking of scallop.
A scalpel is the medical term for the shoulderblade bone.
No no you’re thinking of a scapula.
A scallop is when someone is unfairly blamed for something, with the purpose of deflecting attention or responsibility from the actual cause.
No, you’re thinking of a scapegoat, a scallop is a person who buys up a large number of high-demand items in order to resell them at a higher price.
no you’re thinking of a scalper, a scapula is a tool used for flipping food in a pan
Fire extinguisher.
Get a small one and put it in your boot or the back of your ute (seppo: truck).
If you’re ever first to a car accident, or have one yourself, you’ll be very glad you have it.
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Not unusual, but surprising how many times it has come handy in group gatherings.
I always have a lighter on me, so I never need to find a bottle opener.
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Jam the bottom of the lighter flat against the bottom of the bottle cap. With your other hand grab the neck of the bottle as high as you can. Your hand should be pushing the lighter up against the cap hard enough that you don’t need to hold the lighter with your other hand. Squeeze the neck of the bottle to flex those finger muscles, and push down on the lighter like you would any other bottle opener. Enjoy your beverage!
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