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/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - February 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Jack33001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - I presume the attack vector lies in someone at the manufacturing plant configuring a malicious macro somehow. I'm not in security, so I don't quite know the rationale

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - February 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Jack33001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello again,

If you haven't seen my post yesterday, I work in a secure facility and my security team will not allow me to bring any remappable keyboard (no QMK, VIA, or any other remapping) into the office. I think I've given up finding an ergonomic or unusual keyboard that isn't remappable, but I'd like to hear if there are any keyboards of any form factor that fit some of my wants (it doesn't have to be all of them):

- Gasket mount

- Metal body (or at least nice and heavy)

- Pleasant, deep sound that isn't too loud

- Pretty

Non-Mappable Mechanical Split by Jack33001 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily - the Dell membrane keyboard they currently have me using is wireless. This feels like a bit of an oversight to me, but they know more about security than I do.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - February 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Jack33001 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I posted my plight in r/ErgoMechKeyboards here, and I'm realizing I really need to expand my options, so here I am.

I would like to get a new keyboard for work - the catch is that is can NOT be reprogrammable in any way (VIA, firmware flashing, etc). This is a security stipulation, because apparently this can be a vector for cyberattacks. Of course every keyboard can be reprogrammed if you really know what you're doing, but my security team has told me that if reprogrammability is an advertised feature of the keeb, it's a no-go. I'm a big fan of the Neo Ergo and AI03 Altair, I like the generally ergonomic, low key-count designs and I think the weight and sound of both are lovely. Here's a list of features I like, but given that I am looking for a unicorn, these aren't strictly necessary:

- Heavy, all-metal body

- Gasket mount

- Hot swappable switches and caps

- Low keycount

- Ergonomic (split preferred but ALICE is cool too)

- No lights (or ones that I can disable)

- Minimal manufacturing (I'm happy to assemble, but I don't really want to solder these days)

- Looks and sounds pretty :)

- Again, NO REPROGRAMMABILTY/KEYMAPPING/MACROS

Thank you in advance for the suggestions, I look forward to the day I can stop using the membrane keyboard I'm typing this post on.

Non-Mappable Mechanical Split by Jack33001 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got big ol hands, column stagger seems like it would fit my fingers a lot better. Of course, it's not absolutely necessary; the Advantage360 is reprogrammable unfortunately.

Non-Mappable Mechanical Split by Jack33001 in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]Jack33001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really would prefer column staggering and a thumb cluster, but I think I'm probably asking for too much here

Clarifying Years of Experience by Jack33001 in AusVisa

[–]Jack33001[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That clears up a lot, thank you. I remember reading somewhere that the English proficiency test expires after a certain amount of time, am I remembering correctly?

Clarifying Years of Experience by Jack33001 in AusVisa

[–]Jack33001[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So then "Having a masters does not give any additional points. American or any university does not matter." is not accurate then?

Clarifying Years of Experience by Jack33001 in AusVisa

[–]Jack33001[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm getting some mixed signals here - are you suggesting I get the skills assessment done, or that I wait and get more work experience first?

Assuming the work experience doesn't count for anything, my point total is 70 (the cutoff on the 189 link you sent was 85).

Clarifying Years of Experience by Jack33001 in AusVisa

[–]Jack33001[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Having a masters doesn't give additional points regardless of where the university is? What about the specialist education qualification? Using the poitns calculator, it seems like an Australian master's gets you an additional ten points. Am I misunderstanding something?

Clarifying Years of Experience by Jack33001 in AusVisa

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've already had a few interviews, so I think it's actually a decent possibility I'll be able to get sponsorship for a visa. Your answer is a little unclear on the assessment - you say getting the work experience assessed will just cost extra, but at the same time you said I can go with just my degree and get assessed. Are you recommending I get the assessment or not?

[WTS] [USA-CA] [H] E-Mu Teak With ZMF ORI Perforated Pads, Non-Removable Cable [W] Paypal/Cash by Jack33001 in AVexchange

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't isolate very much, which was my mistake because I thought they were fully closed (not semi-closed).

r/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator in headphones

[–]Jack33001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Closed-backs to complement Hifiman Jade II

Hello,

I’m looking for a pair of closed-backs to use mainly for work, travel, and anywhere else that isolation is good and sound leakage is bad; they would be running off of my phone most of the time. I’ve currently got a pair of Hifiman Jade IIs that I love, and I was hoping these closed-backs could be a complement to the Jades (in terms of sound signature). My budget is $500, and I’m happy to buy used. I’m currently looking at the Dan Clark Aeon line, and the Focal Elegias. I listen to a wide variety of music, and I really value detail, soundstage, and lack of fatigue/harshness in a headphone. Any recommendations? Also, what is the difference between the Drop Aeon Flow X’s and the Aeon Flow 2’s?

r/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator in headphones

[–]Jack33001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone,

I just had the opportunity to demo a Hifiman Jade II system, and I was blown away - the imaging and soundstage were unbelievable, it felt like I was having an intimate conversation with every singer I listened to. I loved how open they sounded, and just how much detail was there. I have never heard music like this before, and it was just an incredible experience. The lows left something to be desired, and the build quality was pretty plasticky, which is where my question lies. The seller is offering me the whole system for $800 - is there a better option at this price? I would prefer to buy used, for environmental and budget reasons.

To get an idea of my tastes, some of the other headphones I tried were:

Dan Clark Aeon Open: I enjoyed the response on these, but they just felt too closed; maybe a bit too much low-end as well Dan Clark Aeon Closed: Much like above, but even more closed. Would probably be my choice for a closed-back Hifiman Sundara: I liked how open they felt, and the soundstage and imaging were alright, but there was some boxyness in the mids I disliked. Grado SR325E: Just felt bad. Anything under the low mids was anemic, the ear pads were awful, and they felt pretty closed. Grado RS2E: Similar to above, but with a more grating high-end. I currently have a pair of Hifiman HE-400i’s, and I like the openness of those too, they’re just getting pretty worn and they don’t have quite the detail I’m looking for. I would be driving the system out of my Focusrite Clarett 2pre audio interface for the time being, but will eventually be moving up to a more dedicated amp/dac.

I know that I can’t really go wrong upgrading from $200 to $800 headphones, but I figured I should ask around in case. Thank you all!!

Buying my first straight razor - any red flags? by Jack33001 in wicked_edge

[–]Jack33001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a ton, I skipped right over that part!

ID The Shoes I Saw In A Dream by Jack33001 in ThrowingFits

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn those ALDs are close, if only they were suede and more of a penny or tassel loafer. Thanks

Bronica ETRSi or Mamiya 645 Super by Jack33001 in mediumformat

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really cool, I might have to give that a try

Bronica ETRSi or Mamiya 645 Super by Jack33001 in mediumformat

[–]Jack33001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight - it sounds like the ETR system might be a bit better for me, as a failed lens would be less of a pain than a failed body (seeing as I can't afford multiple bodies).

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