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Air purifiers offer dual benefit as white noise machines

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The author suggests using small air purifiers as an alternative to traditional white noise machines. These devices can provide sound masking for sleep or privacy while simultaneously filtering smoke and other airborne particles. A specific model is highlighted for its balance of noise level, air cleaning capacity, and cost, demonstrating how even a modest purifier can significantly improve indoor air quality. AI

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Air purifiers offer dual benefit as white noise machines

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · jefftk ·

    Air Purifiers as White Noise Machines

    <p><span> White noise machines are widely used for sound masking, increasing privacy in offices and helping people sleep. The </span> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/style/white-noise-machines.html">classic approach</a> is a fan in a box, though in the past ten years …

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