Random Accessories Thread

[Zed Clampet]

All of my peripherals/accessories claimed that they needed to be connected directly to the computer as opposed to a USB hub. For some reason, I bought into that, and it created an absolute cable nightmare because I have my monitor, keyboard, DAC, controllers, mouse, half keyboard all on a lapdesk that I move around as necessary.

Yesterday, after spending time unraveling my mess of cables again, I decided to ignore them and connect everything to a powered USB hub that I attached to the lapdesk. It is working out so much better, and I haven't noticed any problems.

 

[Colif]

Occasionally my mouse or keyboard will disconnect randomly. Its not often enough to make me move them both onto PC as it is too far from where I sit. Are we meant to use extension cables instead?

or use wireless receiver plugged directly into PC and hope its range its good enough.
I mainly have my kb plugged in as its wireless transmitter range is too short.

 

[Zed Clampet]

or use wireless/Bluetooth and hope the receiver has a long enough range to reach to PC - then you run into possible latency problems

This is one of the reasons I don't use wireless headphones. I had some that connected by bluetooth and the sounds always lagged behind what I was seeing on screen. It was probably just a problem with that particular headset, but between that problem and wanting to use a DAC, I haven't bought wireless since.

 

[Colif]

its a blue tooth thing, I get the same if I use my Wiim streamer as the output for my PC via Bluetooth. Its the main reason I prefer wired speakers on my PC. I would also get it if I attached my Focal Headphones to my PC and played a game.

Bluetooth latency doesn't matter if its only music. hence some dongles can be bluetooth and stream from your phone.

wireless headphones get mixed up with bluetooth ones. Its hard to know what latency they have. Gaming headsets tend to have USB Dongles to speed up communication with consoles/PC whereas ANC headphones don't.

I don't use wireless headphones as the quality of the music they can provide is lower than wired. Even if I do have a pair of Focal wireless headphones, I rarely use them. If I could redo one purchase it would be them... they good headphones, I just never use them.

 

[Colif]

https://www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-AU/p/hdb-630/ wireless Headphones with a dongle to reduce latency

 

[Zed Clampet]

https://www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-AU/p/hdb-630/ wireless Headphones with a dongle to reduce latency

Did they close Epos?

 

[Colif]

Did they close Epos?

seemingly not

Audio Solutions for Enterprises: Headsets and Speakerphones | EPOS

EPOS offers premium audio solutions, rooted in 115 years of expertise, to enhance professional performance. Discover our innovative products.

www.eposaudio.com

They appear to aim more at business clients now. Not general public

 

[Zed Clampet]

Trying to figure out how to clean my non-traditional mousepad. It has about an inch of memory foam, so soaking it probably isn't a great idea, but I'm having to wipe the surface with an alcohol wipe every day, and I seem to be losing the battle. With the heat running, we have a dust problem this time of year.

 

[Colif]

If you used AI to ask questions instead of understand things, maybe you find the answer
Google AI suggests: Memory Foam Mouse pad

gently hand wash it in a sink with lukewarm water and mild soap (like dish soap), using a soft cloth or sponge to scrub lightly, then rinse thoroughly and let it air dry completely flat, avoiding heat or machines to protect the foam and fabric

Sounds like you use best method but needing to do it every day would get frustrating.

Shame a glass mousepad wouldn't work with the way you work... it doesn't bend, mouse would just slide off.
idea: Mojo Beanbag Mouse pad - Amazon link

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1610281232/recliner-mouse-pad-caddy-armchair

 

[Zed Clampet]

If you used AI to ask questions instead of understand things, maybe you find the answer
Google AI suggests: Memory Foam Mouse pad


Sounds like you use best method but needing to do it every day would get frustrating.

Shame a glass mousepad wouldn't work with the way you work... it doesn't bend, mouse would just slide off.
idea: Mojo Beanbag Mouse pad - Amazon link

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1610281232/recliner-mouse-pad-caddy-armchair

I have ordered the MOJO!

If it doesn't work on my armrest, I'll just use it in bed