Wasn’t it vinyl chloride that got released and not PVC?

Personally I like mechanical keyboards more just because of the tactile feeling of the keys and I like the clicky noises, also they tend to feel more robust. Pro-tip: get a 3/4ths keyboard instead of a full one, it saves you some cash and desk space. The ones I’ve tried are Keychron A2 and my current HyperX Alloy (I loved my Keychron one until I accidentally spilled orange juice on it and killed it). My current one works fine and I have no real qualms with it other than that the key mapping is really unintuitive if you use a Linux based system, but that seems to be true for most keyboards tbh. They both cost around 70 euro, so make of that what you will. If you decide on a mechanical keyboard be mindful of the switches in it, as they are optimised for different types of usage (like gaming or long-form and frequent writing). Also be aware that switch quality is brand dependant so you need to do a little research of you want to be sure they are up to snuff.

After a fair amount of digging I think the Scandinavian one is some version of the Kalmar union flag, because of course it is.

• Long-johns, or just base layers/thermal underwear in general, there are tonnes of stuff for heat insulation and layering in the skiing or outdoors sections of sports stores, check sport outlets also. Idk if it is because I used to live basically along the polar circle but I also recall just regular clothing retailers having long underwear in stock (pro-tip: layer thermal underwear atop your regular underwear, then top that off with loose jeans) • Idk if this one will help but try to wear looser pants (regular jeans/straight leg jeans work for me) the air between your skin and the pant leg helps SO MUCH with insulation (source: me waiting on the bus to arrive for 20+ min in -20° weather).

I hope any of this can be in any way applicable, I know a lot of this is “buy x thing” in a time where money is evaporating from our collective bank accounts. But in general, for your own person: layer. Dress like you’re going on a hike up a snowy mountain. Btw if your nose is freezing try using a tube scarf pulled up over it, condensation is a removed when it gets below freezing but it helps with at least keeping your face from going numb. End of word vomit. (2/2)

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• If you can identify any drafts along floor level and around the edge of windows or doors, stuffing rolled up towels in any crack can help. • There are also thermal curtains which would probably be even better, as well as window insulation film, though I’ve heard somewhere that putting up bubble wrap on your windows can work as makeshift solution if you have any of that lying around. • If you can, try and stay in one room as much as possible and keep the door shut to prevent heat from escaping. • If you own a sleeping bag you could try and use it while in your normal bed under the covers. • Use gloves indoors (there are tonnes of cheap gloves that work with touchscreens) and thick socks (layer if possible). (1/2)