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14 Boring Purchases That Feel Like Life Hacks

2026-04-16 · 15:00 UTC ·Brock McGoff ·2 min read

Brief

Brock McGoff’s listicle-style video (presentation) walks viewers through 14 “boring” purchases that act like life hacks, demonstrating each item’s practical benefit — better sleep, comfort, organization, grooming, or travel efficiency. Short demos/timestamps accompany recommendations and affiliate/sponsor links, including Baseus Picogo charger models with prices and discount codes.

Why it matters

Brock McGoff (published 2026-04-16) presents 14 practical, low-cost purchases — examples include a white noise machine, longer charging cables, orthotic insoles, a hair dryer, sleep shorts, kitchen mat, simple shower head, squat wedges, precision screwdriver set, small parts drawers, and catch-all trays.

Key details

  • The video includes timestamps and short demos (white noise machine at 0:18; orthotic insoles at 3:50; precision screwdriver at 9:00) and features a Baseus sponsor with Picogo items: AM52 (with cable) $56.99, AM52 (without cable) $52.99, AM31 5K stand $19.99, and AM41 5K (10% off).
Source evidence

Thanks to Baseus for sponsoring this video! Check out the Picogo series:
AM52 (With Cable): https://lasso.to/ftThyKOEnp
Code: A4ZZSYZO
Final Price: $56.99
Valid: Mar 7, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
AM52 (Without Cable): https://lasso.to/QEoS6eT2Y6
Code: ROXTIWWJ
Final Price: $52.99
Valid: Mar 7, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
AM31 5K Stand: https://lasso.to/caYWG8xKVN
Code: RZVKH8SA
Final Price: $19.99
Valid: Feb 4, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
AM41 5K: https://lasso.to/X3jzGGgJWx
Code: KV75D2EI (10% off)
Valid: Mar 3, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS & LINKS
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - White Noise Machine - https://lasso.to/x4IirhXubv
1:08 - Longer Charging Cables - https://lasso.to/ofxBqCUARd
1:27 - Sponsor: Baseus - https://amzn.to/4cMKxig
3:50 - Orthotic Insoles - https://lasso.to/em0DCOQ8Aj
4:47 - Hair Dryer - https://lasso.to/a3mGur8WOo
5:36 - Sleep Shorts - https://go.shopmy.us/p-52793644
6:07 - Kitchen Mat - https://lasso.to/ZckAKPCKfe
6:46 - TSA PreCheck
7:19 - Car Window Tint
7:43 - Simple Shower Head - https://lasso.to/kBWgj95z00
8:08 - Squat Wedges - https://lasso.to/o9HpX4GlIK
9:00 - Precision Screwdriver Set - https://lasso.to/U0LJi99J6H
9:19 - Small Parts Drawers - https://lasso.to/QsZEhmrUFG
9:41 - Catch-All Trays - https://lasso.to/1z03htU6Ky
10:11 - Conclusion

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Channel: Brock McGoff
Published: 2026-04-16
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84K0YiMspWQ