10 practical things you'll use all the time that don't cost a lot
It can be easy to fill the digital cart up with items you don’t need or won’t use — especially if they’re priced at a steal.
I like to spend time browsing online retail sites too, but I want to make sure my purchases aren’t all impulse buys. It’s nice to buy things on sale, but it’s even better to buy things that are practical that I’ll use and won’t break the budget.
Luckily, there are tons of low-cost items available online that will help you fix those annoying issues with eye strain or back pain. I’ve come across a few practical things lately that I thought would be wise to share with you. So, if you’re looking for a way to read in the dark or alleviate back pain, the items below may help you out while keeping you on track with your budget.
1. Raise your laptop to eye level to ease back and neck pain
I like to work from different spots in my house or while traveling, but setting a laptop on different surfaces with varying heights can be a pain in the neck and back — literally. This Nulaxy Laptop Stand Easy is a practical way to resolve those aching muscle issues that occur from adjusting your posture when your laptop sits too low.
What I like about this laptop stand is it can raise your laptop up to 6 inches in height to bring it to eye level, meaning you won’t have to strain your neck to see the screen. It’s easy to set up and disassemble and can accommodate laptops that vary in size from 10-15 inches. Plus, it won’t cost you much — but will save you a big headache from eye strain and neck and back pain.
2. Magnifying glass desk lamp perfect for close work
The text size used for newspapers and books can strain my eyes after a while, but I really enjoy picking up a good book or paper every now and then. I recently came across a practical gadget that I think might help. It’s called the Brightech LightView PRO, and it’s a magnifier lamp that works to both magnify text and illuminate the pages at the same time.
What interests me about this magnifying desk lamp is that it can be used hands-free, unlike magnifying glasses or headsets that require you to hold them or strap them to you. And, while it can help out with my needs, it would also be useful for people who have vision problems. This lamp can focus on things that are up to 8 inches away, and the built-in lumen LED lights it uses can last up to 20,000 hours in total.
3. Charge your phone by simply placing it down
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