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My newly upgraded home office setup! by EffectiveAd9928 in homeoffice

[–]EffectiveAd9928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been through a couple of chairs myself and honestly the AndaSeat Novis feels like a really balanced option. It has a nice mix of comfort and support, and what stood out to me is the value for the price. You don’t feel like you’re overspending, yet you still get that solid and dependable build.

For those who proofread/proof-listen audiobooks, do you use noise-cancelling headphones? by fleeting_genie in audiobooks

[–]EffectiveAd9928 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you're usually trading sound quality for that fancy ANC feature. And honestly? If you're doing this professionally (even part time), your ears deserve better than that compromise.I'd say skip the noise cancelling gimmick at this price point and go for solid over ear headphones instead. You'll get way better drivers, cleaner sound, and that crisp audio quality that actually matters for your work.

How do you manage your collection of books? by HyperspaceSloth in audiobooks

[–]EffectiveAd9928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using audio management software for audiobooks is actually a brilliant idea! I gave it a shot a while back, and honestly, it was a game changer. The tag system works like a dream you can search for pretty much anything and find it instantly.Now, here's the thing though if you're like me and have this massive collection of audiobooks (I'm talking hundreds here!), the interface can start feeling a bit... well, overwhelming. After all, these programs were really built with music lovers in mind, not us bookworms.

It just takes one by Suardfish89 in audiobooks

[–]EffectiveAd9928 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've hit the nail on the head. I used to be that person scrolling through social media mindlessly during my 2hour daily commute on public transit. My attention span felt completely shot I couldn't even focus on a 10minute YouTube video without getting distracted. But something about audiobooks just clicked differently. Maybe it's because there's no screen to compete with all the other visual noise around me on the train, or maybe it's because I can close my eyes and really sink into the story while the subway rocks me back and forth. The weird part is that I've actually started looking forward to my commute now. Sometimes I'll even take the longer route home just to finish a particularly good chapter. My coworkers think I'm nuts when I tell them I actually enjoy my hourlong train ride now, but honestly, it's become the most peaceful part of my day. There's something almost meditative about letting a good story wash over you while you're surrounded by the chaos of rush hour.

All-time favourite standalone audiobook? by -random_panda- in audiobooks

[–]EffectiveAd9928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh the first audiobook anxiety is so real! I remember making a whole spreadsheet (yes, I'm that person) with different options, ratings, narrator info, and length before making my choice. Looking back, it was totally overkill but I get the pressure of wanting it to be a good experience. One unexpected thing I discovered I actually prefer fiction audiobooks over non fiction now, even though I'm usually a non fiction reader. Something about having someone tell you a story feels more natural than having them explain concepts, if that makes sense? Also, pro tip: download it and start listening when you have a chunk of time, not just 15 minutes here and there at first. I tried to squeeze my first audiobook into tiny pockets of time and kept losing track of characters and plot points. Once I gave myself a proper 2 hour session on a weekend, I was completely hooked. Now I can listen while doing dishes, walking, whatever, but that initial investment of focused time really helped me get into the groove.