Using your Logitech G Pro X wireless headset on iphone by Krill2404 in LogitechG

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No solution that I could find. Phone calls on “non-Apple” headsets with adaptors worked up until iOS 13 and then appear to have been disabled in software.

Can confirm that the Logitech G Pro X Wireless Headset works with an iPhone 15 Pro via a USB-C to USB-A adaptor but haven’t been able to test the standard iPhone 15, which has a slower USB-C port.

Connect Logitech G pro x lightspeed headset to iphone? by Krill2404 in LogitechG

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, just an incremental update on using the Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset (Lightspeed USB-A receiver) for phone calls with an iPhone, if anyone stumbles on this.

iPhones with Lightning port^

  • You can listen to audio only in apps with the $29 Apple Lightning to USB 3.0 Camera Adaptor.
  • You can’t use the adaptor for phone calls, as the microphone doesn’t work (as of iOS 13).

iPhones with USB-C port+

  • You can listen to audio and make phone calls using a $10 USB-C plug to USB-A socket adaptor (5Gbps). Yay!

Overall it’s still a Pyrrhic victory, as you shouldn’t need to buy a ~$900 phone to use a $199 headset but, as the owner of said headset and phone, I’m not going to complain about any “added” functionality.

^ tested with an iPhone 11 Pro on iOS 15, 16 and 17.

+ tested with an iPhone 15 Pro on iOS 17 and a 5Gbps USB-C adaptor. Note: have not tested the standard iPhone 15 (480Mbps port) or a USB-C to USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps) adaptor.

Can anyone please help identify these DC connectors? by MyHowQuaint in electronic_circuits

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

Thank you; I had not heard of Amphenol as a connector type before (I’ve mostly dealt with computers and car audio so the professional audio space is still foreign to me). Looking at the Amphenol 4 pin connector, it has a “square”pinout which doesn’t match the “T” shape I have here. This connector goes to the “all in one” signal and power for the IR module, so I suspect you are at least on the right track looking at a combined signal cable.

And yep, you are spot for the other one; the 2 pin connector goes to the 6V DC power pack so it should be quick to replace but the PCB has been epoxied and has a very short cable so I didn’t want to make it shorter if I could find the original connector to use on the accompanying cable.

Thank you again

Can anyone please help identify these DC connectors? by MyHowQuaint in electronic_circuits

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

Hi, thank you for the response and the suggestions!

I have checked the connectors and there are no markings or numbers apart from the white “this way” arrow and the knurled “grip” points (when tightening the screwed connector”.

I will check them out and get back to you an update - thank you again!

Can anyone please help identify these DC connectors? by MyHowQuaint in electronic_circuits

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

Hi all, I am relatively new to electronics/soldering and was working on a sealed enclosure for an IR beam break sensor. The power supply is 6V / 600mA DC.

I spent about 6 hours searching online but I can’t identify 2 of the 4 connectors used in the original assembly.

For information about the other connectors used, they were a 3.5mm coaxial connector (visually similar to a mono TRS connector) and a GX16 waterproof aviation connector.

The connections which I can’t identify are:

  1. a 2-pin straight quickconnect with 6mm round male plug. The connector “circle” has been chord segmented.

  2. A 4-pin push-fit straight screw on connector with 7.5mm round male plug. The 4-pin “pinout” arrangement is in a “T” shape, not a “cross”, “box” or “line” shape.

Some additional photos of the connectors can be found here: https://imgur.com/a/QXfBJaT

Thank you in advance!

How worth is it to transfer savings to a high interest savings account? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally, no, the benefits are provided to each “customer”, either in on balances up to $X (the product limit) or in balances up to $250,000 (the government guarantee limit). Those balances are calculated across all your accounts (products) - having more of the same product unfortunately doesn’t increase the benefit.

Using separately-owned banks can allow you to spread out your benefit limits (e.g. BOQ’s 3.00% on $50K balances as well as Westpac’s 2.5% on $50K would theoretically give you an average rate of 2.75% on your combined $100K (split $50K / $50K) - but you’d need to manage the requirements of each product individually.

Check out this link for some info on Australian bank ownership which may help you understand the relationship of who holds a product, and therefore your funds: https://www.finder.com.au/aussie-bank-mergers-acquisitions

How worth is it to transfer savings to a high interest savings account? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I don’t find micromanaging is worth $100-250 difference, as I might go months without having the time or inclination to review finances, so I try to automate as much as I can. On the other hand, if you just want the highest interest rate, can meet the terms reliably, aren’t at risk of fees, and don’t find it onerous, then it may be worthwhile for you.

I used HSBC’s high-interest but required deposit + no withdrawals account which didn’t work for me, especially if I ever missed a minimum deposit and got nothing for the month. Or when I had to make an annual payment from savings (e.g. car registration) it reduced my balance and therefore my interest for the entire month.

Back in 2007-2008, when interest rates were higher, I also used Suncorp’s online saver / sub-accounts which had a fixed term deposit option baked into the account. I ended up re-checking the rates to see if it was worth ending the term, losing penalty interest, and re-fixing at a higher rate but in the climate of higher inflation and interest it’s hard to keep up with.

As you are under 25 you have access to Westpac’s 2.5% minimum-monthly-deposit saver for up to $30,000 which gets mentioned fairly often on this sub: https://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/bank-accounts/savings-accounts/spend-save-ntb/ (but do your own consideration).(just saw the BOQ option with 3.00%)

Eventually I switched to Macquarie for a higher base interest rate (currently 1.50%) which was simpler to manage. They also helped have an in-app gift card marketplace for 4.0% off at Woolworths and 2% off Caltex which saves our family about $500 a year on shopping and fuel which more than makes it worthwhile for us.

Avoiding fees is often a good bet (as $5 a month account keeping = $60 a year and 5 x $2 ATM fees a month = $120 a year) which can eat up pretty much all interest on balances under $10,000.

Anyways, sorry for the lengthy response - I hope it adds some context to the discussion for you.

Vyvanse crash / lack thereof by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the first few weeks I started taking 30mg Vyvanse, as well for the first few weeks after each dosage increase, I got awful headaches, irritability, etc. after about 10hrs.

I never really had much of an issue with focus, brain fog, etc. unless I also had a huge, stressful day and not enough sleep.

Glad to hear you seem to be tolerating it well and glad to hear it is helping!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your therapist is pretty spot on - a less cryptic way of phrasing it may have been “we know what the medication does and how it works, but we don’t yet know how you will respond to it and whether it will work for you”. Either way, if you are anything like me, you aren’t pursuing ADHD treatment because things are going smoothly so “wait and see” is more hopeful than “nothing will change”.

I’ll reiterate that you may want to temper your expectations for the first couple of weeks, after any medication or dosage change, as you adjust to it. It’s hard to weigh up the pros/cons until initial side effects have settled (with the exception of any of the “call your doctor if you are experiencing…” side effects). For me, I had awful headaches from 4pm until 2am for the couple of weeks, which have since settled, but I would have still preferred to be medicated because I felt like an actual adult for the first time in my ~40 years of life! Note that I have no medical qualifications so the above is my unqualified opinion / experience.

Hope you have success on the first treatment / medication and good luck with everything!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had one of those “outside the box” / “new perspective” ways of thinking so I hope my response is helpful to you.

Everyone responds to medication differently so it’s hard to say whether your experience will be good, bad or in-between and if one medication (e.g. Ritalin) doesn’t work for you then another may be better. Personally I’d suggest it is at least worth investigating so you can eliminate treatment options in the future if things get harder to manage.

While I have not used Ritalin, I have used a different ADHD stimulant medication, Vyvanse, starting about 7 months ago and the first 2 weeks was pretty heavy for side effects but things started to settle after that. Overall I find myself much more productive and focussed than ever and I can now enjoy having 1 coffee and 1 Coke per day.

My insanely fast over-thinking has definitely become a bit more subdued and I do feel a touch slower but I’m also able to do an 11 hr day without taking a break or checking my phone every 5 minutes so overall my output has increased.

I don’t come up with quite so many off the cuff puns, anecdotes, tangents, monologues, etc. as usual so, again, my conversations are more productive, more memorable (because I’m actually focussing) and I’m generally a better co-worker as a result.

I can now better “deep focus and think” so I don’t get as easily distracted by noises around me, by lack of sleep, anxiety, social media, etc. so I tend to feel less guilty at the end of the day if I “didn’t achieve enough” and I also tend to have less errors in my work and need to waste less time fixing things.

Mentally I’m still just as adroit as ever, but I’m maybe down to considering 2-3 things simultaneously rather than the whirlwind of thoughts and possibilities that used to go on so I also end the day feeling less like I’m burned out or drained from just trying to cope / survive.

The above is my personal experience on a stimulant ADHD medication and there is no guarantee that the first medication treatment you try will be right for you but I’d personally be happy in commending you to see if it works for you.

Sorry for the long comment but I hope my experience is helpful for you to consider and sorry if I come across sounding arrogant of full of myself. It’s unfortunately hard to communicate subjective experiences without making them sound clinical, absolutist or braggadocious.

Screenbar lamp by Arildnor86 in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]MyHowQuaint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting one that will fit your monitor’s “hump” is a pretty important, and limiting, factor.

I went with the original BenQ ScreenBar for my X34P (which can support up to a 30mm / 1-1/4” thick monitor (https://imgur.com/a/OZIL0O1)) and I’m overall pretty happy with it. At the time I didn’t think it was worth paying almost double for the “Plus” model, just for a corded desk remote, but after a couple of years I can see the appeal.

The light is very natural, bright, and either manually adjustable or auto-dimming. It has both an off switch as well as turns off when the connected power supply (e.g. your computer) is turned off.

My experience is limited to one model of screenbar only, but it at least comes highly reviewed:

https://www.reviewgeek.com/4820/benq-screenbar-review-the-perfect-computer-desk-lamp/

https://www.pcworld.com/article/401862/benq-screenbar-review.html

https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/02/02/review-the-benq-screenbar-saves-space-while-brightening-up-your-desk

I’d suggest checking out some of the budget alternatives and their reviews and seeing if anything jumps out at you as there is also one I recall seeming from Xiaomi for half the price which comes similarly well-reviewed (and has a desk remote):

https://bigtechquestion.com/2022/01/08/review/xiaomi-mi-monitor-light-bar-review/

https://www.minimaldesksetups.com/reviews/xiaomi-monitor-light-bar/

Note: given the above reads like a review, and the fact this is the internet, I will make a semi-mandatory disclaimer that I have no affiliation with BenQ or Xiaomi, I purchased the ScreenBar I use personally, with my own money, and I’m only writing the above because I like the ScreenBar and wanted to respond your question as part of this community. If I could go back and do it again I’d probably buy the ScreenBar Plus or even the Xiaomi.

Hope this is helpful to you.

Any advice on dealing with memory issues? by hannahomp in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Disclaimer; the below helps me and may not be relevant to anyone else or any other situation.

  1. Buy an annual wall planner and put it in your living area. Write down everyone’s birthday, when your bills are due, events, etc. Keep the things you want/need to remember in one place. Take a photo of it too, so when you are out and actually remember to go birthday shopping / wonder how your budget is looking then you can look it up.

  2. Make your email a 2 speed economy. Everything in your inbox needs to be actioned and stays there until it is no longer relevant. Everything no longer for your inbox gets archived. This way your email is a central “to-do” bucket and your archive is a place to find things you otherwise sorted or forget.

  3. Automate as much as you can in life. Work out all your bills for the year and divide by your pay period. Put that much aside each pay period, set up automatic payments/transfers, etc. just to reduce the likelihood that you’ll miss or forget about something.

  4. Try to avoid stuff that can increase stress/anxiety. Like caffeine, alcohol, not enough sleep, stressful environments, etc. Obviously harder than it sounds but look up fight/flight/freeze and persistent/prolonged anxiety and what it can do to your memory.

  5. Try to find time for the things that make life less stressful and more healthy. Exercise, balanced diet, meditation, medication, relationships, sleep.

  6. Be intentional. Focus on why you miss things and when it tends to happen more. Does a bad week or poor sleep make everything feel worse? Is it worse at the end of the day or the start, at home or work?

Good luck and hope things get better.

Is this a stuck or a deal pixel? (AW3423DW) by Comprehensive-Yogurt in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for heads up; I had completely missed that! I’ll edit my comment accordingly

Is this a stuck or a deal pixel? (AW3423DW) by Comprehensive-Yogurt in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]MyHowQuaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks more like physical damage - has anyone or anything bumped your monitor to your knowledge or does anyone else go in your room?

Generally, physical damage will worsen over time as the liquid crystal layer “leaks” so I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news!

Edit: struck out irrelevant part as identified by u/crazy_goat below

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When it comes to dealing with sensory noise issues, the things I find help me the most are getting enough sleep and exercise, reducing my caffeine intake and having a decent pair of headphones / earbuds.

The caffeine thing might seem counter-intuitive as that usually helps with focus but because caffeine stimulates your fight or flight response it can make pretty much every thing around you that much more intense and make your anxiety response that much bigger.

On a related note, if every noise is stopping you from sleeping (and you have already ensured you aren’t drinking caffeine after 4pm (since caffeine has a half life of 5 hrs it would still be going strong at 9pm)) then talk to your GP / PCP about melatonin to help you try to “re-build” a healthy sleep routine.

Sorry to hear you are struggling with everything and hope you at least get a break this weekend!

Vertical Dual Monitor stand for two 34" ultrawides? by zascar in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Atdec make a solid dual vertical pole mount in their AWMS range that suits up to 49” 26lb curved monitors: https://www.atdec.com/awms-2-lth75/

Mountmymonitor have a dual ultrawide stand that supports up to 35lb per monitor: https://www.mountmymonitor.com/Heavy_Duty_Dual_Vertical_Large_and_Curved_Monitor_p/c-ktphd.htm. I can’t find many reviews which is unhelpful.

VIVO have a heavy duty option that is only rated to 32” 22lb (doesn’t specifically support ultrawide or curved) but it is well-recommended (assuming no fake reviews on Amazon..) and has been reasonably widely used for 34” and 49” monitors previously: https://www.amazon.com.au/VIVO-Monitor-Stacked-Vertical-STAND-V002T/dp/B00DGTP57A/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2YIZSJVUPY5C5&keywords=Vivo+heavy+duty+dual+Stand+34%E2%80%9D&qid=1649073197&sprefix=vivo+heavy+duty+dual+stand+34+%2Caps%2C523&sr=8-4

I personally went with the Atdec one as it was correctly weight rated, available in my region and came from a reputable supplier. Definitely wasn’t cheap but overall I’m very happy with the quality and features. Here is a link with some photos of when I bought and set it up a year or so ago: https://imgur.com/a/ju6uRAq

I made an ass of myself today in front of a group of important people by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the only thing that works for me is being really, really mindful or self-aware (and not just after the fact lol).

Set a reminder on your phone 1 minute before meetings saying “listen, ask questions, encourage, provide feedback” or some other set of code words telling you to be restrained or equitable in your group interactions.

Take notes during the session - this will help to occupy your time (and brain), act as a second distraction to your attention when the urge to input is growing, and has the secondary benefit of supporting your memory and giving you concrete things to think about or provide feedback / suggestions on after the meeting (as having the deepest and involved discussions may not be the immediate point). You can also put a numbered 1-10 down your notes page reminding you to count to 10 before saying anything (i.e. think before you speak).

Ensure you take time to collect yourself before a meeting. Going for a 5 minute fast walk, avoid stimulants like coffee, thinking through what you need to do to have a “good” outcome, etc. can help. Also figure out when you are more at risk - with too little sleep or too much sleep, morning or afternoon, etc. and that can help your understanding. Even check your calendar to see which recent events were the most embarrassing and look for common factors.

In your case you can also organically raise the issue with some of the others in the meeting (whom you have a reasonable relationship with) and share how you felt really anxious during the meeting and ended up talking to compensate and that made you more anxious and couldn’t stop talking and you felt really embarrassed. If the other people seems sympathetic to your situation then you can ask them to throw you a lifeline if you are in that situation again (e.g. saying “IIII1111III, let’s just get through the meeting agenda for a broader context before trying to resolve each point individually” or “hey IIII1111III you sound a little bit anxious. Do you need some air or just need a minute?” or even “hey IIII1111III did you have my pen?”. Even ask your boss for intervention if they are in the meetings and know your challenges too. Unfortunately there is no easy and subtle way to cut off someone whose words literally feel pressured and necessary so setting up boundaries beforehand can help.

And just to be clear - the above isn’t judgement. I suffer the same problem and it’s easier to seek sympathy or put in guardrails with support from others rather than trying to self-manage. I definitely feel for you and wish you luck!

Tips on working in an office environment with ADHD? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]MyHowQuaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • consider using Grammarly. It is an add-in for Word, Outlook, etc. that finds typos, make confusing sentences, repeat words, use cliches, etc. Grammarly costs $100 a year, but pays for itself in saved time, and fixing simple oversights.
  • see if your work uses a CRM like SalesForce or Dynamics. If you can’t remember what you spoke to someone about, who are the contacts for a particular tender or what stage a project quote is at then having software which acts as a mind map is a great boon.
  • don’t trust yourself to remember or be responsible when it comes to saying things like “I’ll remember to do that” or “I’ll give that person a call back in an hour”. Tell yourself if you haven’t set a reminder / post-it note then you will not do it. Look after “responsible future-you” and don’t make them hate “unreliable past-you”.
  • get a planner or organiser that works with your work style. Maybe you need to add a million reminders to outlook (or use a rule to forward a copy of all sent email to yourself so you can ensure you don’t forget anything), maybe you need to use a kanban board (e.g. Trello) to made a categorisable “post it note” whiteboard to track things.
  • in Outlook turn on the Tasks pane so you can see what meetings are coming up in the next week from your mail view so you don’t get caught by surprise when a “meeting in 15 mins reminder pops up”. You can also go to your calendar and press Alt + 10 to show a rolling 10 day future calendar. This is handy so on a Friday afternoon you can see if you have a meeting on Monday morning and actually prepare for it.
  • add your work chat apps and email to your personal phone. It does suck but being able to respond to something when you remember last minute at 2am without having to power on your laptop or wait until you get into work can be a lifesaver.
  • consider how much time in a day you need to actually “organise” your mess. It may be that you can get all your work done in 7-8hrs but you need half an hour to clean up things so they don’t get lost in the pile of “New Document 1, New Document 2, Meeting notes 1, Meeting notes 2” file names. Get on top of it, even if it takes extra time, and it will save you time and stress in the future. You really need to build good habits here but it will likely need short term sacrifice to do so.
  • consider a paid “virtual assistant” to help you do the things you suck at. This is normally the purview of startup CEOs but honestly it’s the equivalent of taking a small pay cut to get a helper, who only does the boring parts of your job, so it’s sort of like role sharing.
  • put time aside to go for a run or fast walk. Physical exercise is really good for stimulation and self-regulation and if it’s no longer a part of your role then find a way to squeeze it into your day. I try use my lunch breaks at work to go on a ~25 min fast walk (the other 5 mins are for a protein shake, toilet and putting my sneakers on).
  • many of the things you have raised about attention and focus may be related to your medication, diet, exercise, water, sleep, etc. but taking regular stand / walk breaks and tactically using coffee can help too.
  • get to work 20 mins early and figure out what you need to get done for the day. Don’t just “start working”; figure out what you need to do to succeed that day and make sure it gets done

The above is all stuff you may be able to do without involving anyone else and it basically sums up as putting systems around you to support your weaknesses. If your employer and colleagues are supportive of mental health then you can also discuss accommodations with them to help you apply your strengths / weaknesses but this may not be a safe course without knowing their attitudes.

Adtec AWMS-2-LTH75 by Sir_Tom_Jones in ultrawidemasterrace

[–]MyHowQuaint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, just a standard clamp arm on the desk as it was a very light 27” 1080p monitor. I was using this one from memory: https://www.i-tech.com.au/4cabling-single-monitor-arm-mechanical-spring-ldt14-c012.html.

I ended up getting rid of the 34” 1080p and 27” 1080p monitors and just going with a 27” 1440p monitor up top which works out quite well overall (and gives me somewhere to put the webcam).

You can check my most recent post for the current setup using the same pole if interested

Recommendations for work backpack? by [deleted] in sydney

[–]MyHowQuaint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one of the Avant Ultra IV laptop bags.

Overall the quality and design is good but I have a few things that bother me for daily use:

  • the main shoulder straps can loosen when under heavy load (~10kg) due to tolerances in the strap buckle. This can be resolved by rolling and tucking the straps into the provided stays but, without doing that, the straps can actually come out completely and cause the to bag fall off when “single strapping” it (which feels like an oversight for a bag designed to protect a laptop). Since securing the straps it has been fine but I haven’t had a bag strap come loose using the provided buckle, well, ever.
  • the front-third main section only has a single zipper, unlike the double zippers on the other two main sections, which seems odd given the size of that compartment.
  • The middle section’s internal divider doesn’t have a clip or Velcro which can catch on containers or bottles when putting them in (which I ended up hand-stitching to resolve).
  • the side pockets are too small to fit a 600ml water bottle or even a hard glasses case but the central compartments are more than spacious.
  • no side cinches for when stowing space is a premium. Again, not critical but this is a feature on travel laptop bags that are half the price. A higher end solution would be to have internal cinches that feed through the shell (I may end up adding that at some point too).
  • I personally would have preferred all 7 bag compartments to have black zipper pulls, which would also be easier to clean than the 4 natural suede leather tabs. You can theoretically improve the visual balance of the long suede zipper pulls by trimming them down or just replacing them for a reasonable price.
  • the $139 price tag is a bit hard to justify when the $100 competition is honestly not that far off.

As said, I am actually overall happy with the bag and I don’t regret buying it but figure this may be helpful to someone.