What's your best purchase of 2022 that improved productivity?

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This year I purchased my first mouse with customisable keys - Logi M650, and I was mind-blown.

I've always had a bad time remembering keyboard shortcuts and this mouse was a real life saver for me - as I could customise all my keyboard shortcuts on my mouse.

it's the best gadget I purchased this year.

What was your best purchase of 2022 that improved your productivity?

Joan Mateo Duarte 🚀 · Accepted Answer

New phone. My latest was in really bad shape and it does not help with working with my phone.

Fred Lunau · Answer

It's a toss up between my first NAS ever (Synology) and using Nebo + Apple Pencil to replace tree-pulp pages.  The NAS wins, I think.  Running Docker images & web dev on it is a dream - no more need for a VPS!

Fabio Rotondo · Answer

Github Copilot subscription. It boosts my productivity 2x.

Emmanuel Debrah · Answer

Well only one product comes in mind. That’s my iPhone 😅😅😅.

Seriously I don’t have a laptop or anything to access the internet so my iPhone is used for everything. Bought it in March 2022 and that’s what I use for all my personal and business. I don’t earn much so I do my best to be economic with the little I have available.

Ganesh Patil · Answer

for me its a Laptop!

Uma Venugopal · Answer

@nithin_jawahar it's been good so far. For a beginner, it's got cool features to check up on your MH on a daily basis (even mid-day blues). But I have not renewed my subscription for the next year🫣

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@kunal_rajelli1 wow. I used to think standing tables were just a gimmick. Maybe I should give it a try next year.

Kunal Rajelli · Answer

A Macbook and height-adjustable work table. Love working while standing. Crazy how productive it can be.

MszPro · Answer

An iPad mini with Apple Pencil. I carry it on my hands all day, and I use it to manage my schedules, ToDo, and sometimes just use it as a notebook.

It is the mini version because it is easy to carry. 
And having a clear daily schedule definitely helps with productivity.

Nithin Jawahar · Answer

@joanduarte my phone also almost gave up this month after 3 years of usage. Placed order for the new one ✌️

Uma Venugopal · Answer

Headspace plan.

Emmanuel Debrah · Answer

@nithin_jawahar Absolutely yh. Its not easy and i'm still learning. Prosperous 2023 to you also.

Emmanuel Debrah · Answer

And also in Ghana, you have to be able to use the little you have to achieve something

Minha Nadeem · Answer

A new laptop. My previous one was very laggy (I made peace with it) but ever since i got the new one, it makes me more motivated to work effectively and efficiently.

Jesse · Answer

2 things I bought simultaneously just the other day have dramatically improved my workflow.

1) AppBlock for iOS and Android (I have 2 phones). I have it set to block my emails, news apps, and social media from 4am to 12pm, so I can focus on writing the moment I wake up. No more waking up and grabbing my phone and wasting an hour in bed.
2) 1Focus on Mac. It does the same thing, but on Mac, it blocks apps and websites at scheduled times. I wish there was a Mac version of AppBlock. But I'm happy to support 2 subscription services that work equally as well.

While there are tons of website and App blockers, these work for me because I can choose to restrict myself from unblocking the apps for a preset time. So when I make a commitment to work now, there's no way to distract myself with social media, emails, or other news.

What's your best purchase of 2022 that improved productivity?

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