As we continue to experience a remarkable heatwave in parts of Britain, I have noticed a drop-off in blog views, and a reduction in activity by many bloggers I follow.
That’s understandable. Even though it is too hot and uncomfortable to sit outside, being indoors in front of the PC is wearing after a while, even with the windows wide open.
Then I remembered I had one of these. It was free from Amazon as part of their product testing programme, which I am a member of.
(Not my doughnuts. I haven’t got any.)
This tiny fan has three speeds, and is surprisingly effective when placed directly behind my keyboard. It can also be charged up, and used as a portable min-fan, with the charge allowing around three hours of running time. The rubber base is detachable, and the cable can be stored around it. I have it plugged directly into the USB socket of my PC tower, but it would work just as well with a laptop.
***I get nothing from Amazon for recommending this fan***.
If you are interested in getting one, they are very cheap. Search ‘Donut Fan USB’ on Google and you will see many are available.
I apologize for the late revisit, Pete! Honestly it was not the heat which has pulled me away from the PC. Most times i am using mobile devices. More it was my faible collecting a lot of sun rays, getting best tanned for a selfish look into the mirror. Lol Preventing to get the radiation into the eyes i had to wear sunglasses, and baring a Google Glass i could not use the internet. 😉 Michael
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It was unbearably hot.
Best ishes, Pete.
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Yes, indeed. But i really love to catch all the sun rays, because in winter here its becoming darker then in hell. 😉
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The heatwave here is supposed to end (Maybe) today here in New England. It is too hot to sleep. Reading is not easy, Pete.
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I have hardly read anything (other than blogs) since the pandemic started. During the heatwave I can’t do much at all, as even watching TV makes me hot and listless. It has broken down a little here today, and dropped to a cloudy 25 C, with a breeze. After the last week, that feels significantly different.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I have tried to stay off the computer but it’s hard to get behind on blog posts, etc. I so appreciate you Pete.
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The computer is my friend in the heat, as the mesh chair is cool, and I have my tiny fan and open window. Writing stops me thinking about how uncomfortably hot I am feeling. x
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We have a new problem in Massachusetts – mosquitoes who love sweat and my O bloodtype.
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I don’t know my blood type, but mosquitoes love me anyway. x
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teehee – they love both of us, Pete
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Nice fan Pete. We have those stand fan and desk fan in every corner here.
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We have four pedestal fans running, but this tiny one is very useful in front of my PC.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What is up with the new editor? Now you are framed(as am I ) with an expanse of beige. Is this a problem on my end? I know it is hot and I am grumpy so please excuse me.
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I don’t see any of that, Elizabeth. But I am still using the old editor.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Similar thing happened with a couple of others. I am not sure what is going on.
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Nice fan. It’s common in the tropics. It’s preferably used as a handheld mobile fan here.
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I haven’t carried it around anywhere, but if it stays this hot, I might have to.
Thanks, Ngozi.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The fan is nice, but now I want a doughnut. 😀
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My sentiments exactly, Daniel. And I have to look at the rubber ‘doughnut’ all day, trying to resist going to the shops and buying some real ones! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hahah, true! I guess save that for the weekend eh 🙂
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I’ve found that since the pandemic, many of the bloggers are putting out far more posts than they used to. I don’t even have enough time to read them all, I have to pick and choose randomly or I won’t get to everyone.
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I am certainly writing more, though response has slowed considerably. It is also holiday season in the UK, and I imagine some are getting away for a break.
Best wishes, Pete.
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There are times when A/C is all the better…..LOL chuq
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I can remember that, from when I stayed in countries like Singapore, and everywhere had A/C.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Singapore is just too damn hot year round……LOL chuq
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When I was there it was 33 C day and night. No let up.
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I know…..I was there in 1968……too humid and hot….chuq
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I want to order a donut fan that matches my study’s window. Do they have one that’s glazed?
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Check with Krispy Kreme, on their website. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ooh I want a little fan! Off to google I go!
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It really is surprising how well this works, for such a tiny fan. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, we are about to head into the 90’s here in Beverly Hills…luckily, the Pacific Ocean breeze keeps humidity down, but it will be baking for sure – it will be over 100 degrees in “the valley”!
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As you get fine weather almost every day, I don’t suppose it affects you in the same way. But we have had exceptional overnight temperatures here this year, so it’s increasingly hard to sleep.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I get it, Pete. Humidity makes it impossible for your body to find any “cooling off” opportunity!
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glad the little fan is working for you, Pete. the sun is out glaring here today and it strengthens as the day progresses. 🙂 🙂
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It’s the overnight heat that is so unusual this time, Wilma. 80 F overnight is unheard of here.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thankfully I have AC.
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It is not worth the expense of installing it here, as this is exceptional. Most of the year, we have to have the heating on. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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“Not my doughnuts. I haven’t got any.“ That was too funny😂
Well…this certainly isn’t a bad thing to have at all. Will take a look at it. Also…don’t know if this is just me, but the link doesn’t work on my end (but as I said, this could just be me😊). Thanks for sharing this!
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It’s an Amazon UK link, Michel. Try searching for ‘Donut portable fan USB’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks will try that 😊 Have already found quite a number of different fans on Amazon😊
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I have now removed the link, as none of them seem to work on this post. I changed it to a recommended Google search instead. 🙂
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Well, I prefer blogging [in my office, with the air-conditioning running] to being outside in the heat, even if I was outside quite frequently yesterday, for bbq-ing. Yes, I know it’s madness when it’s close to 100 F. [38 C.], but it still was fun. And the results were/are YUMMY!
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Ah, if you have A/C a fan is unnecessary. Glad you enjoyed your BBQ, Pit. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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