@0xabad1dea 3.5mm headphones are old tech that can't be intercepted and recorded so they must not work properly.

@gsuberland @synx508 @0xabad1dea
I just set up cloud accounts with random names and addresses on them, then put a label on the computer with the cloud login info. I avoid the Malignant Scam as much as possible, but I have to maintain a system for dad.

@viq @0xabad1dea
There is some hot plug system for USB that has config files for devices. You need to set up one that only sets up your USB microphone for microphone use. The microphone manufacturer likely didn't disable audio out capabilities on the chip it used. So the chip says to your computer I can do audio in and out.