maya finally met the world

she's bloody earned this

Deserved, she’s the best in the pop game and the best in at least a decade it feels like

I'm so happy for Sabrina. I can't wait to see the trajectory of her career.

i love this dress

Love the fit!

I would throw a vote in here for Sirenroot. I think the writing was well done and the voice acting was consistently very high quality.

Im actually liking the "Khajiit will follow". Lore-friendly, completely SFW, 15000+ dubbed lines between all four followers.

All of nimwraiths mods

Kinda pushing the definition of "mod", but Enderal.

It's still the Quest 3 as the best all around VR headset. The more expensive VR devices are expensive because they're niche and full of compromises. Similar to how even billionaires use flagship Apple and Android phones. You can have all the money in the world, but there's nothing better you can buy. The quality and support actually depends on high volumes being sold.

If money doesn't matter then I'd get several different headsets because there isn't one that is best all use cases.

Tried most of them, and while you have the high end stuff like Pimax and Index offering great experiences at a price to match, the Quest 3, which is possibly the cheapest, is also one of the best. Great visuals, immersion, comfy for a few hours, and a massive library, especially with a PC and Steam. If you’re new to VR, you won’t go wrong with a Q3 to start. If you really take to it, that’ll be the time to consider a better headset.

I'd say that beyond 2 for how small it is then get whatever else you need to use with it.

Having a Vive Pro, Quest 3 and PSVR2 currently it’s very hard to answer. Used to have a Valve Index that was probably my fave but they all have their strengths and weaknesses so could not even pick my fave of what I currently own. Vive Pro is OLED and I use the Index controllers with it but the Quest 3 is sharper with no screen door effect but lacks the deep blacks of the PSVR2. PSVR2 is a softer image but has awesome FOV and amazing controllers plus arguably the best content available on it. Quest 3 is the most versatile but mostly use that for playing VR golf with my cousin. I do love it but the PSVR2 is a more immersive experience and you feel more “there”. Vive Pro with Half Life Alyx is hard to beat in terms of deep blacks and immersion. Using Sony Pulse headset with the Vive Pro and PSVR2 and no complaints.

I'd say keep within your battery ecosystem. I'm Dewalt, one Makita circular saw, Milwaukee M12. Nothing wrong with Ryobi

The drill/impact 12v FUEL combo from miluakee (2494-22) is what recommend to everyone for everything. Its an amazing little kit. I do industrial maintenance and while I have access to some very good tools, those are what I keep on me. The drill is strong enough to cut 1/2" 12mm holes in steel/wood/plastic, they're light, and the chuck is metal and very good. The impact can do just about anything I need to do that doesnt require a 1/2 impact. Light and compact. I was replacing lights at the top of the warehouse last weekend and dropped the impact from 15m. Put the battery back in and its still good as new. And for 200$ you cant beat it.

If you're tired of drills twisting your arm off, the 2904-20 is an absolute beast and fast and smooth. This is a good deal: For $289

Makita is solid, go with them.

There's good availability, they can be repaired if something goes wrong and they're a lot more diy friendly than milwaukee or dewalt.

(They tend to be quieter, easier to use, and weigh less)

My honest opinion is that if you’re mostly doing homeowner work the systems are fairly comparable. Ryobi is still a good ecosystem. So are the red and blue teams. My personal preference is the Makita eco-system but that really is personal. I did do very high level write up on a few of the bigger options a while back if it’s helpful at all.

Ryobi are pretty solid for homeowner stuff, and I used them on site for a couple years back, they took a lot of abuse, before they started to degrade.

I would stick with Ryobi for now given that you have a lot of batteries and other tools.

With your first cordless purchase you get softlocked into the particular eco system of a manufacturer and the battery size. So plan accordingly.

Other than that it depends on what you want to use it for. Assembling IKEA or drilling into concrete? Or something inbetween?

Homeowner use. My suggestion is Ryobi. They have plenty of brushless options. They have made it a point to make new products reverse compatible with old. I have 20 year old tools that work with batteries I purchased 6 months ago.

I'm happy with my 20 year old decision.

I even made the switch at work, when the on the way to obsolete DeWalt 18v batteries began needing to be replaced (disclaimer... I'm a caretaker of a historic property, so I wouldn't exactly claim professional use).

The downside: if you're in the US, you are tied to home Depot.

I bought ryobi because I’ve never done anything around a house before. Now I have an entire wood shop worth of tools. Wish I would have bought a nicer brand when I first started.

The ryobi line works. It’s just bulky compared to dewalt or Milwaukee

Just for home use, I would say Ryobi or Milwaukee m12. You could do m18, but it would be overkill. You can get brushless kits in the first two for around 150, and they have frequent deals on batteries.

I’m a fan of Makita

Hilti or festool if you have money to burn.

There isn't a "best" of any common item. There are tradeoffs. Since we know nothing about you, and answer you get is just someone's preference for themself.

That's why not to have another vague discussion.

Project farm just did a nice review. Check out here

The best 1/2" cordless drill is the one you already own a battery for.

Fully invested in the Makita platform - but the DeWalt 20V Multi Tool is by far my favorite of any major brand. Ergonomics on the thinner handle, and paddle trigger instead of a switch feel so much better to use.

Anecdotally I think a few objective tool comparisons really like the 18V Makita Drill & circ saws.

I have 20+ makita 18v tools. I love them. Guys I work with have Milwaukee and Dewalt. Not being a snob but the ergonomics of the Makita are far superior in my opinion. The impact driver is so smooth and refined for example.

I do have bosch sds drills, cordless and corded ranging in weight (class) from 3/4kg right upto the 11kg sds max, I have 5 in total. Bosch sds gear is fantastic. Hilti enthusiasts mighty chime in here but Bosch is half the cost and performance difference (if any) is not worth the additional cost, I don't care what anyone says.

Dewalt chop saws are fantastic.

As for impacts, drills, circ saws, jigsaws, recip saws, grinders, theres little to no difference in performance. A lot of people on this sub are just affiliated with a brand because they like the colour and don't actually use the tools very strenuously and could do with budget friendly alternatives but whatever floats your boat.

I've used lots of brands of power tools and overall, Makita to me will always feel best in hand except for Bosch's sds gear

I firmly believe the M12 Fuel 1/4" Impact driver (3453-20) is the best power tool Milwaukee has ever made. It's small, it's light, it's got ugga dugga for days.

If I had to pick my favorite M18 tool, the inflator might take the cake.

I have Ryobi tools too, and really like their oddball stuff. The hot glue gun, portable fans, power washer, car jump pack, etc. Their power tools are fine, but nothing special. The Ryobi secret sauce is the ecosystem, they make tons of things no one else does.

Sawzall! Although the Dewalt 60V is an absolute beast.

Some of the more iconic ones, mostly for corded versions:

• Circ saw - Makita and Skilsaw
• Sawzall - Milwaukee
• Jigsaw - Bosch and DeWalt
• Chop saw - Bosch, DeWalt, Hitachi (Metabo HPT)
• Jobsite table saw - DeWalt
• Contractor table saw - Delta/Ridgid, old school Craftsman
• Oscillating tool - Fein
• Sanders - Bosch, Festool, 3M, Mirka
• Routers - Triton, Bosch, DeWalt, old school Porter Cable

For general DIY I’d go with Einhell. I’ve been very happy.

Dewalt/Makita/Milwaukee would be better but also likely overkill for your application

IMO DeWalt. Screwfix and Toolstation normally do deals on a Combi/Impact driver pair which is pretty good

Any known brand is good - but think through, because you want one where you can also put the battery in a future hacksaw, trimmer etc. So pick a brand and stay loyal.

You should decide your budget based on how much you plan on using the tools.

If you are just going to use it for occasional use then go for the cheap and cheerful route.

But if you plan on using them often then invest in good tools and good batteries.

Go combi for the moment. SDS is very useful but you will appreciate a light weight drill.

Do make sure that any drill that you use has hammer action.

I have gone the Makita route. Very happy with them.

Finally remember that you get what you pay for. If you go cheap then the drill bits and chuck and motor will be cheap too and will fail quicker.

have a think about what other tools you might want in the future and check that they are available in whatever system you buy.

that wont be an issue for most diy, but it might be that you want some obscure tool, or maybe need a wrench with really high power.

Selection wise, if you arent already invested in one system then just see what is on offer at screwfix, toolstation, its, etc.

typically ryobi is diy grade, makita dewalt, milwaukee are standard pro level. maybe bosch .

cheaper options are einhell, ozito, etc.

even lidl aldi kit will be ok for diy.

Milwaukee M12 impact for light/medium duty. It’s a very light and nimble tool. I use this 80% of the time as a professional.

I’m a Milwaukee fan boy. I have currently DeWalt, Makita and Bosch but I only personally buy Milwaukee. IMO they are the best on the market with a huge range of tools.

If you’re not a heavy DIYer or professional any low cost drill/impact will work for you.

I have a Bosch pro 12v- buy the double pack that’s drill and impact driver all in one. Just make sure it comes with batteries.

I use it to do everything from drilling into walls, to basic flat pack builds. The impact is great for screwing things in / out that are a bit tough or stuck. Way better than using the drill as a screwdriver.

I got a Stanley Fatmax and it ticks all your requirements. Can't really say if it's better or worse than equivalents as I've not tried them but it's done everything I've thrown at it well, from drilling into brickwork to light woodwork.

Ryobi would be a good bet as they famously keep the same battery system and they have a huge range of diy/gardening/automotive tools for that system. They also stock them in B&Q so you can go and “feel them up” re weight and grip.

Dewalt or Makita. Good deals usually on handy hardware dot ie or screwfix.