diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/onKeyInput/80500-numlock.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/onKeyInput/80500-numlock.py
index 4eb2ec0f..10d2bdd5 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/onKeyInput/80500-numlock.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/onKeyInput/80500-numlock.py
@@ -24,11 +24,22 @@ class command:
     def run(self):
         if self.env["input"]["oldNumLock"] == self.env["input"]["newNumLock"]:
             return
-        
+
         # Only announce numlock changes if an actual numlock key was pressed
-        # This prevents spurious announcements from external numpad automatic state changes
+        # AND the LED state actually changed (some numpads send spurious NUMLOCK events)
         current_input = self.env["input"]["currInput"]
-        if current_input and "KEY_NUMLOCK" in current_input:
+
+        # Check if this is a genuine numlock key press by verifying:
+        # 1. KEY_NUMLOCK is in the current input sequence
+        # 2. The LED state has actually changed
+        # 3. This isn't just a side effect from a KP_ key (which some buggy numpads do)
+        is_genuine_numlock = (
+            current_input and
+            "KEY_NUMLOCK" in current_input and
+            not any(key.startswith("KEY_KP") for key in current_input if isinstance(key, str))
+        )
+
+        if is_genuine_numlock:
             if self.env["input"]["newNumLock"]:
                 self.env["runtime"]["OutputManager"].present_text(
                     _("Numlock on"), interrupt=True
diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/reset_defaults.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/reset_defaults.py
index 2775b87e..33fcb0e9 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/reset_defaults.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/reset_defaults.py
@@ -159,8 +159,7 @@ class command(config_command):
 
         except Exception as e:
             self.present_text(
-                f"Failed to create default configuration: {
-                    str(e)}",
+                f"Failed to create default configuration: {str(e)}",
                 interrupt=False,
                 flush=False,
             )
diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/revert_to_saved.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/revert_to_saved.py
index 474830a6..d3ccc07e 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/revert_to_saved.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/commands/vmenu-profiles/KEY/fenrir/management/revert_to_saved.py
@@ -45,8 +45,7 @@ class command:
                     sound_driver.initialize(self.env)
                 except Exception as e:
                     print(
-                        f"revert_to_saved sound_driver: Error reinitializing sound driver: {
-                            str(e)}"
+                        f"revert_to_saved sound_driver: Error reinitializing sound driver: {str(e)}"
                     )
 
             self.env["runtime"]["OutputManager"].present_text(
diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/core/dynamicVoiceMenu.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/core/dynamicVoiceMenu.py
index 1faca827..c9b0118b 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/core/dynamicVoiceMenu.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/core/dynamicVoiceMenu.py
@@ -189,9 +189,7 @@ class DynamicApplyVoiceCommand:
 
                     # Debug: verify what was actually set
                     self.env["runtime"]["OutputManager"].present_text(
-                        f"Speech driver now has module: {
-                            SpeechDriver.module}, voice: {
-                            SpeechDriver.voice}",
+                        f"Speech driver now has module: {SpeechDriver.module}, voice: {SpeechDriver.voice}",
                         interrupt=True,
                     )
 
@@ -233,8 +231,7 @@ class DynamicApplyVoiceCommand:
                         )
 
                 self.env["runtime"]["OutputManager"].present_text(
-                    f"Failed to apply voice, reverted: {
-                        str(e)}",
+                    f"Failed to apply voice, reverted: {str(e)}",
                     interrupt=False,
                     flush=False,
                 )
diff --git a/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py b/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py
index 942205b8..cc9e002c 100644
--- a/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py
+++ b/src/fenrirscreenreader/fenrirVersion.py
@@ -4,5 +4,5 @@
 # Fenrir TTY screen reader
 # By Chrys, Storm Dragon, and contributors.
 
-version = "2025.09.12"
+version = "2025.09.13"
 code_name = "testing"
diff --git a/tools/pre-commit-hook b/tools/pre-commit-hook
index 4bdcd75b..ab92fc61 100755
--- a/tools/pre-commit-hook
+++ b/tools/pre-commit-hook
@@ -43,11 +43,18 @@ if [ -n "$STAGED_PYTHON_FILES" ]; then
     
     for file in $STAGED_PYTHON_FILES; do
         if [ -f "$file" ]; then
-            # Check for unterminated strings (the main issue from the email)
-            if grep -n 'f".*{$' "$file" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-                echo -e "${RED}✗ $file: Potential unterminated f-string${NC}"
+            # Check for broken f-strings (multiline issues that cause syntax errors)
+            # Pattern 1: f-string with opening brace at end of line (likely broken across lines)
+            if grep -n 'f"[^"]*{[^}]*$' "$file" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+                echo -e "${RED}✗ $file: Potential broken multiline f-string${NC}"
+                grep -n 'f"[^"]*{[^}]*$' "$file" | head -3
                 ISSUES_FOUND=1
             fi
+
+            # Pattern 2: Lines that end with just an opening brace (common in broken f-strings)
+            if grep -n '^\s*[^#]*{$' "$file" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+                echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠ $file: Lines ending with lone opening brace (check f-strings)${NC}"
+            fi
             
             # Check for missing imports that are commonly used
             if grep -q 'debug\.DebugLevel\.' "$file" && ! grep -q 'from.*debug' "$file" && ! grep -q 'import.*debug' "$file"; then
@@ -110,7 +117,7 @@ if [ -n "$STAGED_PYTHON_FILES" ]; then
     for file in $STAGED_PYTHON_FILES; do
         if [ -f "$file" ]; then
             # Check for potential passwords, keys, tokens
-            if grep -i -E '(password|passwd|pwd|key|token|secret|api_key).*=.*["\'][^"\']{8,}["\']' "$file" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            if grep -i -E '(password|passwd|pwd|key|token|secret|api_key).*=.*["'"'"'][^"'"'"']{8,}["'"'"']' "$file" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
                 echo -e "${RED}✗ $file: Potential hardcoded secret detected${NC}"
                 SECRETS_FOUND=1
             fi
@@ -126,7 +133,7 @@ else
 fi
 
 # Summary
-echo -e "\n${'='*50}"
+echo -e "\n=================================================="
 if [ $VALIDATION_FAILED -eq 0 ]; then
     echo -e "${GREEN}✓ All pre-commit validations passed${NC}"
     echo -e "${GREEN}Commit allowed to proceed${NC}"
diff --git a/tools/validate_syntax.py b/tools/validate_syntax.py
index 8525923d..ff71c77b 100755
--- a/tools/validate_syntax.py
+++ b/tools/validate_syntax.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ Usage:
 
 import ast
 import os
+import re
 import sys
 import argparse
 import tempfile
@@ -24,13 +25,34 @@ class SyntaxValidator:
         self.errors = []
         self.warnings = []
         self.fixed = []
-        
+
+    def check_fstring_issues(self, content):
+        """Check for common f-string formatting issues that cause syntax errors."""
+        issues = []
+        lines = content.split('\n')
+
+        for i, line in enumerate(lines, 1):
+            # Check for f-strings that appear to be broken across lines
+            # Pattern: f"some text {
+            if re.search(r'f"[^"]*{[^}]*$', line.strip()):
+                issues.append(f"Line {i}: Potential broken multiline f-string")
+
+        return issues
+
     def validate_file(self, filepath):
         """Validate syntax of a single Python file."""
         try:
             with open(filepath, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
                 content = f.read()
-            
+
+            # Check for specific f-string issues before AST parsing
+            fstring_issues = self.check_fstring_issues(content)
+            if fstring_issues:
+                # Create a synthetic syntax error for f-string issues
+                error_msg = f"F-string issues: {'; '.join(fstring_issues)}"
+                self.errors.append((filepath, SyntaxError(error_msg), content))
+                return False, content
+
             # Parse with AST (catches syntax errors)
             ast.parse(content, filename=str(filepath))
             return True, content