2 Qs: Disable audio rocket, Mono (Windows 8.1; tablet)

[Ban Bot]

I keep hitting the external audio rocker on my Windows 8.1 tablet. Is there a way to disable the external audio switch?

Also, I am deaf in my left ear. I have had a hard time finding info on how to get mono out in Windows 8. The tablet speakers don't have the typical option.

 

[Drummerdude]

As for disabling...I'm sure there's something driver level that'd disable it, but it might end up being more hassle than it's worth ( not to mention you didn't specify what brand table, model number, etc ).
As for mono, Might I ask why you need mono out? I'm only asking, as I'm legally deaf in my right ear ( last time the doc checked, I had 14% hearing left ) and even then, when I'm wearing my IEM's, I prefer a stereo sound.
But, I'm sure that's all personal preference.
http://superuser.com/questions/117494/force-windows-to-output-only-mono-sound <-----lots of good info there.

 

[Ban Bot]

I have tried a couple movies where dialogue from person.1 was primarily in the lft earbud and person.2 was primarily in the right earbud. As I cannot hear in the left ear I cannot hear some of the dialogue we..