u/Zenpher

If you have more than one audio device, you’ve probably hit this. You’ve got headphones, speakers, a mic, maybe a monitor with its own audio. You plug something in or unplug it, or a driver updates, and Windows quietly decides that’s your new default.

I got tired of fixing it by hand, so I built SoundLatch.

You rank your audio devices, and SoundLatch makes sure Windows always uses the highest-ranked one that’s connected. My setup looks like this:

1. Headphones
2. Desktop speakers
3. Monitor audio

When I unplug my headphones, it switches to the speakers. When I plug them back in, it switches back. Microphones get their own separate list. If you just want one device to stay put, you can Lock it.

It’s a lightweight native app that sits in your tray, and it’s fixed a daily annoyance for me. A few dozen people have tested it so far and the feedback has been really positive.

Available on the Microsoft Store: https://soundlatch.formandelement.com/

PS: It's a few bucks, but if that’s a problem, DM me and I’ll sort you out with a copy!

We’ve all been there: your bluetooth headphones die and instead of switching to your wired headphones, Windows decides your terrible, tinny HDMI monitor speakers are the perfect choice to blast your music or meeting at 100% volume.

Or you plug in a controller or webcam, and suddenly your microphone switches mid-game and nobody can hear you.

I got so annoyed dealing with this every day that I built a small, lightweight Windows app called SoundLatch.

SoundLatch lets your prioritize audio inputs and quickly switch between using a tray icon or hotkeys. You can also straight up just lock a single output/input and it will prevent Windows from switching as long as it's connected.

MS Store Page

You can grab a completely free copy using the code: GXXRY-QPK4T-42V2V-Q9TFF-FM2GZ (or use this MS Store Promo link)

I'm hoping to get some feedback and add some more useful features like assigning devices per app. If you end up using it, let me know what you think!

Hi,

Audio device switching in Windows really sucks. You can't deterministically set which devices get priority and many times it ends up making things like the HDMI output the default speaker.

I got tired of going through the control panel a few days times a day and decided to do something about it.

I've been working on an app called SoundLatch that helps make it way easier to juggle multiple headphones/speakers/microphones. You can order a subset of your audio devices in priority and ignore the ones you don't want Windows to use. You can even force lock a single device.

I published it earlier today on the MS app store but it's currently unlisted as I'm hoping to get some real world feedback/testing first.

SoundLatch - MS App Store

If you're interested in a free copy, you can use the code 66FXD-HRCDV-PYJ9D-9F4QJ-HPWTZ or use a direct link (it has 25 uses but feel free to DM me for additional codes!)

I would appreciate it any feedback (or criticism!) you can give, especially if device switching in Windows annoys you as much as me.

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https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NHQSR0LNX28

Here's a Microsoft store code for 25 free redempions: VM4R3-CXJ46-VWQYR-RC7R6-HT44Z (or you can use this direct link)

Last week I noticed a burning smell in my server room. When I opened my wall box I saw that my Minisforum NAB6 was sparking and smoking.

Luckily I managed to unplug it and prevented a fire from starting.

I've seen a few posts and reviews mentioning recalls on a large batch of the NAB series due to them having capacitor issues. There's a recall but it seems like you have to pull teeth to actually get your unit replaced.

When I contacted support I was offered a replacement power adapter if I paid for shipping. Completely unacceptable and absurd response. I've never had a device catch fire like this, it's insane.

They're refusing to provide any sort of investigation or resolution. I can understand where they're coming from since I don't have an invoice (it was a birthday gift last year, I'm trying to get it now). If the question is warranty coverage, the NAB6 light hasn't even been out in my country long enough to be past the warranty period.

Is this a common thing with Minisforum or with Chinese Mini PCs in general? I have a few still sitting in my server box and now I'm worried.

Earlier today I noticed a burning smell in my server room and found the NAB 6 adapter sparking like crazy. It's been running fine for a while and without a particularly heavy load (just home assistant).

Is this a known issue? I'm also not sure if it's still in warranty so it might be difficult to get repaired.

The builder repaired a large part of the floor due to a different issue and when they replaced the boards there's now a significant dip where the hardwood meets the tile.

Is there any advice on what to do here or am I SOL? The dip is bad enough to be a tripping hazard.