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Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by Brajeshwar »

yaomtc wrote: post #345
Brajeshwar wrote: post #213

I'm not too fond of seeing or using big headphones or even smaller earphones (wired/wired) during video calls. I believe even Apple haven't found a design that is more natural with their AirPods. I also don't yet trust wireless for audio. I have a much cheaper version of those costly wired earphone studio monitor that musicians used on stage/studio -- the one where the wire goes around the ear and hidden behind. I so…

> costly wired earphone studio monitor You're talking about IEMs (in-ear monitors)

Thanks. Now I realized I didn't even know the correct terminology.

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by aksss »

Cyphase wrote: post #235
CameronNemo wrote: post #151

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Can you please reformat this comment it is really hard to read.

Sometimes people forget that you need two newlines to break text into paragraphs on HN. I opened the browser inspector and copied the raw text, which still has the single newlines, then doubled the newlines. --- UPS that can run my PC, monitors, USB hub for 10-30 minutes. I rarely have power outages, but when I do have one it's a non-event Cheap boom arm for the webcam. Stream Deck makes it was to quickly control aud…

The MX Vertical is great but as soon as they release a version with the same scroll wheels (plural) from the MX Master, mine will go straight into the trash (well, not really).

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by modernerd »

joshfee wrote: post #73
idontwantthis wrote: post #65

I recently ditched my external monitor and I’m finding myself less distracted. 16 inch MacBook Pro screen is all I really need. Anyone else prefer working with minimal peripherals?

This is much worse for posture though. I much prefer having a monitor that is elevated so that when I sit up straight it is directly in front of me

I use a Roost laptop stand with a keyboard and mouse. Works great.

https://www.therooststand.com/

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by Sakos »

hipplec wrote: post #75

I have a heating pad under my keyboard which keeps my hands warm in the winter. Was like $20 on amazon, and I can't even begin to describe how amazing it is, since I was really tired of always having a mug of hot water / tea / coffee to hold and didn't want to keep the heat on my house super high when I could just wear a sweatshirt and be fine except my fingers.

I've started wearing arthritis compression gloves when my hands are cold while using my PC. Colleague suggested the idea and it's been great.

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by aksss »

vxNsr wrote: post #280
anotherlab wrote: post #135

UPS that can run my PC, monitors, USB hub for 10-30 minutes. I rarely have power outages, but when I do have one it's a non-event Cheap boom arm for the webcam. Stream Deck makes it was to quickly control audio and lights and aps Tourbox makes it easy to edit video Elgato Keylight Airs for video calls Neumi powered speakers. Corsair K100 keyboard. I love the feel and being able to disabled the capslock key Logitech M…

have you tried actually running the pc and everything for 30 min on the battery? I also have a UPS that claims a certain wattage and the one time I tried it, it seemed to be losing power very quickly even when I only had my router and modem on it.

Simply a question of capacity planning, load balancing, and configuration.

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Post by henryackerman »

archarios wrote: post #271
entropicgravity wrote: post #267

Mx Ergo (by Logitech) is far and away the best "mouse" for me and probably for you. It only takes about two hours to transfer your motor skills of regular mouse to the Mx Ergo. Because this "thumb ball" mouse only involves your thumb to work the mouse you won't get the full wrist, shoulder and neck pain that you can get from a normal mouse. If you have any kind of arm pain then check this out.

If you're having those issues, please address the underlying problem instead of thinking that having the perfect ergonomic setup will fix your body. Getting up from the desk each day and getting some physical activity in will help your body a lot more in the long run.

Your attitude is quite unpleasant, teetering on the edge of ableism. Some people (myself included) are just very sensitive to RSI. I get up and about plenty, but without my ergodox keyboard and mx ergo I'm in a world of pain after a regular workday.

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by zosoworld »

mikesholiu wrote: post #242
modeless wrote: post #237

Gaming wireless headphones, not for gaming but for videoconferencing. Bluetooth headphones are universally terrible for videoconferencing because the Bluetooth standard sucks and requires downgrading to telephone audio quality whenever the mic is enabled. Plus terrible latency. Gaming wireless headphones that come with their own dongle completely fix these issues and are perfect for videoconferencing. Someday the Blu…

do you have a recommended brand/model?

I swear by my Corsair Void Pro headset. I have recommended it endlessly and everyone is extremely happy. Good price (less than $100 usually), great battery, great sound, the mic mutes itself if you flip it up... Best thing is that they are quite hackable, and when the battery life starts decreasing you can just change it for a bigger LiPo and be done with it.

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by karlkloss »

me-vs-cat wrote: post #69

VR headset, swivel chair, and 270° of screens. What's bigger than ultra-wide? I use both a Quest 2 (running Immersed on Linux) and a Valve Index (running Virtual Desktop on Windows).

I'm doing the same with a Pico 4 headset (higher resolution and colour passthrough). After getting used to the Pico's crisp display, I honestly wouldn't want to use a Quest 2 anymore.

Re: Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with your computer?

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Post by JorgeGT »

Hardwired8976 wrote: post #334
arvinsim wrote: post #122

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I think the reason why is that not many mainstream manufacturers are creating them. From the top of my head, I only know ASUS.

Dell has some too

Lenovo as well. They're called ThinkVision if someone wants to match that sweet ThinkPad aesthetics.

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Post by raffraffraff »

modeless wrote: post #358
throwaway290 wrote: post #353

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I use wired. No hassle with charging or dongles. It's not as if I am going anywhere in these since the mic arm is quite awkward looking (but provides unbeatable sound quality).

No dongle? The whole thing is a giant dongle hanging off your computer. Headphone cables are far more annoying than mouse cables IMO, and they even affect the sound because it's quite audible when they hit or rub on stuff. Plus I find it surprisingly useful to be able to get out of my chair to grab something while still listening and/or talking. I can even go to another room.

Or take a shit. And then worry that you didn't mute properly even though you triple checked it before walking out of the room.
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