I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max, and whenever I put it on my Anker 3-in-1 wireless charger, the ping goes crazy for everyone on the network.
If I take it off the charger or turn off Wi-Fi on the phone, everything goes back to normal. Charging with a regular cable doesn’t cause any issues.
Has anyone had this problem before?

I recently started a new job where I'm working 12 hour shifts on my feet. Work isn't the issue, but part of my commute is ~30min walking each way.

My site boots are cushioned and decently comfortable, but swapping from them to trainers at the end of shift is like going from a memory foam mattress to a blanket laid over gravel.

My usual style / daily wear is Solovair / Redwing type boots, but the lockers aren't exactly spacious and Im usually sweaty and dusty after work. Currently Im just using a pair of cheap £15 asda trainers (I usually buy a cheap pair every couple months just for the gym, run them ragged and replace).

Im looking for comfort first and foremost, style is almost irrelevant since I'll only ever wear them to and from work. Size / flexibility matters as locker space is minimal. I had considered something like the old school skater shoes I lived in as a kid, but I have no idea if brands like Etnies, DC etc even still exist let alone retained any quality. Vans are out, if the hoodies / shirts Ive bought recently are even close to on par with their footwear then quality has dropped significantly compared to my older stuff from ~10 years ago.

Basically outside of boots I have zero clue what Im looking for and which brands actually have any quality. Not sure whether I should be looking at trainers, running shoes etc etc.

Essentially I just want something comfortable that's well made. Doesn't have to be strictly "BIFL" but I also don't want to drop £180 on Nike just for it to end up sweaty / dusty and probably be nowhere near worth the brand name cost anyway. Looking to spend probably £100 max or maybe less on something I could grab a couple pairs of and rotate. I'm not expecting the greatest shoes in the world at this price point, but as I said I have no idea what Im even looking for when it comes to any non boot footwear and I figured this sub would give the best advice on brands that are actually well made.

Looking to buy a few pairs of Merino Wool socks and was wondering if it's worth waiting a few weeks before I purchase, black Friday and all. Do Darn Tough usually take part in Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales?

I know that the brands and their quality can change drastically due to being bought by investors so older posts may not be as accurate.

I'm looking for some loose casual wear sweatpants that are wide or skirts that are similar length. I know that clothing by itself can't be BITFL so I'm looking for something that will at least last a decade.

Looking for a dryer that can dry my towels and sheets in one go in around 30-40 minutes like a laundromat. Any recommendations??? An industrial style dryer but for residential purposes.
Thanks :)

Since this is a consumable, not strictly BIFL but I'm going to be buying this for the rest of my life. It's like a magic trick, I just don't smell at all when I put it on. Even after 2 days without a shower. Just no smell. And when I eventually start smelling bad, I can just reapply and the smell goes away.

I've had my share of deodorants and antiperspirants over the years, with varying levels of efficacy. But they usually get absorbed by my shirt, which then starts smelling. This thing prevents bacterial growth so basically gets rid of the source of the bad smell

One stick lasts for about half a year for me. You just let water run on it for a second, then rub it under your armpits. And let it dry on its own. As a bonus point, it's also great against razor burn if you have sensitive skin.

I am in search of the best household door mat for outdoor. One that does not shed or rip rubber apart in the sun and will last for years.

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A while ago I made this post about easily repairing a 30 year old gate with a belt replacement.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1ujxfrj/first_time_servicing_a_29_year_old_elite_gate/

Well I ended up bringing it into the modern era with just a $25 wifi controller. But then I went all out and designed an app to allow me to open the gate from a button on my iPhone lockscreen. I went a step further and had the app ingest photos from my Ring camera to decide if the gates open or closed and finally had it connected to my find my device location to automatically close it if I've left from the house. I have all this code running on a m2 laptop with a broken screen that was going to be tossed away. Now it runs as a server for a lot of important things in my house.

I wrote a blog post about it here, and you can find the software I wrote open sourced on github too.
https://danielyaa5.github.io/gate-opener-widget/

In case you want to see my other open source work https://danielyaa5.github.io/

Got the family Panasonic Rice Cooker from my parents when I moved out. It was from their wedding registry. Almost 35 years old and making rice as good as my childhood!

I’ve been thinking about getting one since I travel for work pretty often. I mean those chargers with built-in retractable cables that you can pull out when you need them and reel back in when you’re done, so you don’t have to keep folding and untangling cables when packing.

There are so many options out there though. Is higher wattage always better? And does the cable material make a difference in how long it lasts? What are you guys using? Let me know how well it works!

Bonus points if it can charge my laptop too!

Anyone have any good blanket recs? I can’t do wool because I have three young kids, and I need to be able to wash them bad bois. I love quilts ,but I’m not sure how to find one that will last me. Anyways, love you bye.

Hello,

I am looking for a specific new winter parka. It must be knee length, belted, waterPROOF, down with 80/20 or 90/10. I have come across the Celeste by orolay which claims to be waterproof. Does anyone have any experience with this coat?? Almost all of the mackage, moose knuckles, rudsak, canada goose coats are only water resistant. I own a nobis Meredith parka and I absolutely love it. Completely waterproof, sealed seams, and ripstop fabric and machine washable! But the arms are way too tight and I have had it for six years. I want an upgrade as I feel frumpy in it. I have heard the right arms are a nobis issue across all their models. I was looking at she-ra and or Lara models. Anyone have any ideas??

I've been looking for ceramic plates interchangeable cooking iron for waffles and panini/toastie plates

Can't seem to find any which have ceramic plates as opposed to non stick coating.

What is a brand that I can purchase with the best bang for my buck? I understand some of the best out there will be well over 2-3k but I just cant afford that. Seeking leather and manual power.
Thanks in advance

I'm way too deep into this, please send help! 💀 But anyway, I put together a comprehensive care guide for anyone who needs it. Here you go.

Keep in mind that boot longevity is totally individual based on how you use and store them, but this guide will help you maximize their lifespan to the absolute limit. Hope this helps!

Hey guys:) , I’m looking for a hairdryer, checked lot of options, finally stuck between this and Dyson Supersonic. Specs wise, this is maybe better as Dyson only has negative ions from what I know, also Dyson is about 65% expensive than this, which I am fine to pay if really worth it, but not sure.

Hey all, major silk scrunchy fan here, but they never last very long. Has anyone seen some that I can switch the elastic out in the middle? Or some that last longer? Or any better kind of hair elastic?

So to start I live in a old house with no insulation and it gets very cold in the winter. I have heat but its eletric heat and the upstairs bedrooms do not get a lot of air flow so I like to have a heater in my bedroom especially for the super cold days. I use a fan to sleep for white noise but my current space heather has no tempature control so if I just let the heater run I'll wake up in the middle of the night hot as heck. But if i just use the fan it will be cold in the morning. So I was trying to look for some heaters with temp control but can also be a fan when the room reaches the temp I want. That and it would be much safer that way instead of having a heater running all night while i sleep. Most heaters are low decible but I dont want that. So any suggestions will help!

A full manual deep clean resets the baseboards and rugs, but in a house with shedding pets, fine fur and tracked-in grit can build right back up within forty-eight hours. running an automated vacuum and roller mop daily helps keep hair tumbleweeds and fine surface dust from accumulating in rug fibers between monthly deep cleans.

How do you guys structure your daily automated schedules versus manual deep-cleaning routines to keep floor wear and indoor dust low over the long run?

Hi! I am debating between buying either a crate and barrel couch, or a west elm couch (the Sebastian sofa).

I wanted to see if anyone has any experience with either brand couch and its longevity. I also have pets so would need to withstand dogs relatively well.

Open to any other couch suggestions as well.

my cheap ballpoint died last week after five years of being carried around in my jacket. started thinking about getting something I won't have to replace again. needs to write on regular paper without smearing, fit in a shirt pocket without clipping, and handle being dropped occasionally. budget around thirty dollars. already checked the sidebar and the usual Parker Jotter threads. most recommendations lean toward metal construction and replaceable ink. not looking for anything flashy, just something reliable that won't quit midmeeting

I wore these pants maybe 5-6 times and already I have intense pilling and wear in the crotch. Is this normal? I bought these under rec from subs like these for good travel pants for multiple wears :( I use a delicates wash and cycle but did put them through the dryer — not seeing any care restrictions on their website.

Considering getting a 100% wool, cashmere/wool blend, or similar type of coat that will last. Is Santinni good for that? I absolutely love how they look and am hoping the quality would be worth the price!

Im looking at ”Marlene” ”Sunset Boulevard” and “Monroe”, but I’m open to any long-lasting style on the site.

I would love to not spend over 1k. ideally between 500-800$. No synthetic fabrics.

What styles/ details should I look for? I am looking for a versatile one that won’t look too theatrical.

Also what’s your ideal length for a bifl Winter coat?

Does anyone have experience with an exposed metal or wood frame (like aluminum or teak) sofa - would you recommend it or not, and why? I’m considering using a nice outdoor sofa indoors (like one of these: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-sofas/) as it seems the most BIFL since I can easily replace the cushions as needed.

Specifics I’m looking for
- I want a deep one and many of these seem short. It will be in a corner (in a 500 sq ft studio) so I could add a long lumbar pillow to the top for neck/upper back support.
- I do not want the cushions to slide forward!
- Want a comfortable lounging back angle, not too upright
- Modular is ideal to add/move leg rest

Appreciate your advice!

people spend a lot of time comparing filter-grade numbers when shopping for vacuums, but air always takes the path of least resistance. If the rubber gaskets around the dustbin or dock chute have poor tolerances, dirty air can bypass the filter media completely and leak through the chassis seams.

Evaluating how tightly the whole dust path is sealed from the brush housing all the way to the disposal bag tells you more about long-term dust control than a single filter rating on a spec sheet.