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10 Things I Bought and Loved in 2023

Red whips

If you think can’t find $15 gifts that will change someone’s life, you wrong.

These $1 are incredible. I’ve purchased three sets now and I use them for everything:

  • Loose cable separation.
  • Tying mics to stands.
  • A fidget toy.
  • A hair tie.

These things are so versitile. They’re easily my favorite purchase this year.

[https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1394395-REG/think_tank_photo_964_red_whips_bungie_cable.html](Buy on B&H)

[https://amzn.to/46prGDI](Amazon generic version). I can’t vouche for how they compare.

DEWALT XTREME 12-Volt Screwdriver

Most people don’t need a massive drill. I know because I have the massivest one and it rarely gets used.

This 12v gets used weekly.

We’ve used it to:

  • Construct furniture.
  • Drill pilot holes for pictures.
  • Drive screws (duh)
  • Light DIY

It’s the perfect tool because it has a clutch (like a drill), allowing you to set the max tourque (pretecting your screws and furniture). But it also has a hex collet, like an impact driver for easy loading.

Love this thing to pieces.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-XTREME-12-Volt-MaxBrushless-1-4-in-Cordless-Screwdriver-2-Batteries-Included-and-Charger-Included/1000981106 https://amzn.to/3MQjkhx

Ameran light

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1753987-REG/amaran_apa0020a10_amaran_cob_60d_s.html https://amzn.to/4a0yQBx

sm58

https://amzn.to/3SL92TE https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68463-REG/Shure_SM58_LC_SM58_LC_Cardioid_Dynamic.html

Anker charger

https://amzn.to/3R5V79n https://www.anker.com/products/a9137?variant=40941927366806&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pmax&utm_campaign=us_anker_charger_conversion_pmax_BFCM_purchase_ost&utm_content=BFCM&utm_term=%7B20756586370%7D_%7B%7D_%7B%7D&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZkPO7QAnIMAcnXsvXlnBfMH7qZixy4XR7t8WNMHvs2hFpIArpEA0dRoCbQgQAvD_BwE

Streamer X

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1762234-REG/rode_x_streamer_x.html https://amzn.to/3RaN4s3

mkh 50

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/79497-REG/Sennheiser_MKH50_P48_MKH_50_Microphone.html https://amzn.to/3sJ9p6s

Mini AX sound bar

https://amzn.to/3uqFCA5

Conrad no shoes

https://www.comradsocks.com/collections/no-show-socks

Therapy, neuropsychological eval

https://www.sdbrainworks.com