diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/apple_2e.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/apple_2e.py
index 0ebf75c..189dc99 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/apple_2e.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/apple_2e.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import sys
 import time
 import curses
 import speechd  # Python bindings for Speech Dispatcher
-import configparser
+from stormux_speech_settings import load_speech_settings, save_speech_settings
 
 class VoicedDiskMenu:
     def __init__(self, title="Apple 2e Disk Menu"):
@@ -18,11 +18,6 @@ class VoicedDiskMenu:
         self.stdscr = None
         self.curses_initialized = False  # Flag to track if curses has been initialized
 
-        # Config settings
-        self.config_dir = os.path.expanduser("~/.config/stormux")
-        self.config_file = os.path.join(self.config_dir, "apple2e_menu.conf")
-        self.config = configparser.ConfigParser()
-
         # Default settings
         self.speech_rate = 0  # Normal speech rate (0 is default in speechd)
 
@@ -47,39 +42,14 @@ class VoicedDiskMenu:
             # Fallback to None - the speak method will handle this
 
     def load_settings(self):
-        """Load settings from config file"""
-        # Create default settings if they don't exist
-        if not os.path.exists(self.config_file):
-            self.save_settings()
-            return
-
-        try:
-            self.config.read(self.config_file)
-
-            # Load speech settings
-            if 'Speech' in self.config:
-                self.speech_rate = self.config.getint('Speech', 'rate', fallback=0)
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Error loading settings: {e}")
-            # If loading fails, we'll use default values
+        """Load speech settings from the shared Speech Dispatcher config."""
+        self.speech_rate = load_speech_settings().rate
 
     def save_settings(self):
-        """Save settings to config file"""
-        # Ensure config directory exists
-        os.makedirs(self.config_dir, exist_ok=True)
-
-        # Update config object
-        if 'Speech' not in self.config:
-            self.config['Speech'] = {}
-
-        self.config['Speech']['rate'] = str(self.speech_rate)
-
-        # Write to file
-        try:
-            with open(self.config_file, 'w') as f:
-                self.config.write(f)
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Error saving settings: {e}")
+        """Save speech settings to the shared Speech Dispatcher config."""
+        speechSettings = load_speech_settings()
+        speechSettings.rate = self.speech_rate
+        save_speech_settings(speechSettings)
 
     def increase_speech_rate(self):
         """Increase speech rate"""
@@ -87,7 +57,7 @@ class VoicedDiskMenu:
         if self.speech_client:
             try:
                 self.speech_client.set_rate(self.speech_rate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speech_rate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speech_rate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
@@ -100,7 +70,7 @@ class VoicedDiskMenu:
         if self.speech_client:
             try:
                 self.speech_client.set_rate(self.speech_rate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speech_rate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speech_rate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
@@ -173,8 +143,8 @@ class VoicedDiskMenu:
         Down arrow: Next disk.
         Enter: Launch selected disk.
         H key: Hear these instructions again.
-        Left bracket: Decrease speech rate.
-        Right bracket: Increase speech rate.
+        Left bracket: Decrease system speech rate.
+        Right bracket: Increase system speech rate.
         Escape or Q: Exit the menu.
         Any key will interrupt speech.
         """
@@ -230,7 +200,7 @@ class VoicedDiskMenu:
                 self.stdscr.addstr(y, x, text, attr)
 
         # Draw speech rate indicator
-        rateText = f"Speech Rate: {self.speech_rate}"
+        rateText = f"System Speech Rate: {self.speech_rate}"
         self.stdscr.addstr(h-2, 2, rateText)
 
         self.stdscr.refresh()
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/audio_manager.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/audio_manager.py
index 8af8331..1dd1ff8 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/audio_manager.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/audio_manager.py
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 
 import curses
-import configparser
 import json
 import os
 import re
@@ -10,6 +9,7 @@ import subprocess
 import sys
 import time
 from dataclasses import dataclass
+from stormux_speech_settings import load_speech_settings
 
 try:
     import simpleaudio as sa
@@ -257,9 +257,6 @@ class AudioManagerApp:
         self.backend = AudioBackend()
         self.feedback = AudioFeedback()
         self.speech_client = None
-        self.config_dir = os.path.expanduser("~/.config/stormux")
-        self.config_file = os.path.join(self.config_dir, "game_launcher.conf")
-        self.config = configparser.ConfigParser()
         self.speech_rate = 0
         self.speech_pitch = 0
         self.stdscr = None
@@ -285,16 +282,9 @@ class AudioManagerApp:
         self.load_speech_settings()
 
     def load_speech_settings(self):
-        if not os.path.exists(self.config_file):
-            return
-
-        try:
-            self.config.read(self.config_file)
-            if "Speech" in self.config:
-                self.speech_rate = self.config.getint("Speech", "rate", fallback=0)
-                self.speech_pitch = self.config.getint("Speech", "pitch", fallback=0)
-        except Exception:
-            pass
+        speech_settings = load_speech_settings()
+        self.speech_rate = speech_settings.rate
+        self.speech_pitch = speech_settings.pitch
 
     def init_speech(self):
         if speechd is None:
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/diagnostics.sh b/home/stormux/.local/bin/diagnostics.sh
index cfca14f..75d44a7 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/diagnostics.sh
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/diagnostics.sh
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ fi
 
 # File system trim
 rootPartition=$(findmnt / -o SOURCE -n)
-if [[ $(lsblk -b --discard $rootPartition | awk 'NR==2 { print $NF }') -gt 0 ]]; then
+if [[ $(lsblk -b --discard "$rootPartition" | awk 'NR==2 { print $NF }') -gt 0 ]]; then
     if ! systemctl is-enabled fstrim.timer ; then
         sudo systemctl enable fstrim.timer
     fi
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/game_launcher.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/game_launcher.py
index 066d87c..ba54b70 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/game_launcher.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/game_launcher.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ import json
 import shlex
 from dataclasses import dataclass
 from pathlib import Path
+from stormux_speech_settings import load_speech_settings, save_speech_settings
 
 
 INSTALL_GAME_RUNNER = Path("/home/stormux/.local/.functions/install_game.sh")
@@ -219,6 +220,10 @@ class VoicedMenu:
 
     def load_settings(self):
         """Load settings from config file"""
+        speechSettings = load_speech_settings()
+        self.speechRate = speechSettings.rate
+        self.speechPitch = speechSettings.pitch
+
         # Create default settings if they don't exist
         if not os.path.exists(self.configFile):
             self.save_settings()
@@ -227,11 +232,6 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         try:
             self.config.read(self.configFile)
 
-            # Load speech settings
-            if 'Speech' in self.config:
-                self.speechRate = self.config.getint('Speech', 'rate', fallback=0)
-                self.speechPitch = self.config.getint('Speech', 'pitch', fallback=0)
-
             # Load volume settings
             if 'Volume' in self.config:
                 self.volume = self.config.getint('Volume', 'level', fallback=50)
@@ -240,17 +240,10 @@ class VoicedMenu:
             # If loading fails, we'll use default values
 
     def save_settings(self):
-        """Save settings to config file"""
+        """Save menu-local settings to config file."""
         # Ensure config directory exists
         os.makedirs(self.configDir, exist_ok=True)
 
-        # Update config object
-        if 'Speech' not in self.config:
-            self.config['Speech'] = {}
-
-        self.config['Speech']['rate'] = str(self.speechRate)
-        self.config['Speech']['pitch'] = str(self.speechPitch)
-
         # Save volume settings
         if 'Volume' not in self.config:
             self.config['Volume'] = {}
@@ -264,18 +257,25 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error saving settings: {e}")
 
+    def save_speech_settings(self):
+        """Save speech settings to the shared Speech Dispatcher config."""
+        speechSettings = load_speech_settings()
+        speechSettings.rate = self.speechRate
+        speechSettings.pitch = self.speechPitch
+        save_speech_settings(speechSettings)
+
     def increase_speech_rate(self):
         """Increase speech rate"""
         self.speechRate = min(100, self.speechRate + 10)  # Max is 100
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_rate(self.speechRate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
         # Save the new setting
-        self.save_settings()
+        self.save_speech_settings()
 
     def decrease_speech_rate(self):
         """Decrease speech rate"""
@@ -283,12 +283,12 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_rate(self.speechRate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
         # Save the new setting
-        self.save_settings()
+        self.save_speech_settings()
 
     def increase_speech_pitch(self):
         """Increase speech pitch"""
@@ -296,12 +296,12 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_pitch(self.speechPitch)
-                self.speak(f"Speech pitch: {self.speechPitch}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech pitch: {self.speechPitch}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech pitch: {e}")
 
         # Save the new setting
-        self.save_settings()
+        self.save_speech_settings()
 
     def decrease_speech_pitch(self):
         """Decrease speech pitch"""
@@ -309,12 +309,12 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_pitch(self.speechPitch)
-                self.speak(f"Speech pitch: {self.speechPitch}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech pitch: {self.speechPitch}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech pitch: {e}")
 
         # Save the new setting
-        self.save_settings()
+        self.save_speech_settings()
 
     def get_current_volume(self):
         """Get the current system volume percentage"""
@@ -846,8 +846,8 @@ class VoicedMenu:
             # Now clean up resources
             self.cleanup()
 
-            # Try to kill speech-dispatcher if needed
-            subprocess.run(["sudo", "killall", "speech-dispatcher"], check=False)
+            # Try to kill the user's speech-dispatcher if needed
+            subprocess.run(["killall", "speech-dispatcher"], check=False)
 
             # Restart the application
             os.execv(sys.argv[0], sys.argv)
@@ -1144,10 +1144,10 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         Enter: Launch selected item.
         Control H: Hear these instructions again.
         Control B: Report battery status.
-        Left bracket: Decrease speech rate.
-        Right bracket: Increase speech rate.
-        Left brace: Decrease speech pitch.
-        Right brace: Increase speech pitch.
+        Left bracket: Decrease system speech rate.
+        Right bracket: Increase system speech rate.
+        Left brace: Decrease system speech pitch.
+        Right brace: Increase system speech pitch.
         9 key: Decrease volume.
         0 key: Increase volume.
         Escape: Go back from submenus or refresh the main menu.
@@ -1198,11 +1198,11 @@ class VoicedMenu:
                     self.stdscr.addstr(y, x, text, attr)
 
         # Draw speech rate indicator
-        rateText = f"Speech Rate: {self.speechRate}"
+        rateText = f"System Speech Rate: {self.speechRate}"
         self.stdscr.addstr(h-2, 2, rateText)
 
         # Draw speech pitch indicator
-        pitchText = f"Pitch: {self.speechPitch}"
+        pitchText = f"System Pitch: {self.speechPitch}"
         pitchX = max(0, w // 2 - len(pitchText) // 2)
         self.stdscr.addstr(h-2, pitchX, pitchText)
 
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/music_player.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/music_player.py
index 8b7cf14..905f78f 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/music_player.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/music_player.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ import configparser
 import pathlib
 import re
 import random
+from stormux_speech_settings import load_speech_settings, save_speech_settings
 
 class VoicedMusicPlayer:
     def __init__(self, title="Stormux Music Player"):
@@ -55,15 +56,14 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
             print(f"Could not initialize speech: {e}")
 
     def load_settings(self):
+        self.speechRate = load_speech_settings().rate
+
         if not os.path.exists(self.configFile):
             self.save_settings()
             return
 
         try:
             self.config.read(self.configFile)
-
-            if 'Speech' in self.config:
-                self.speechRate = self.config.getint('Speech', 'rate', fallback=0)
             
             if 'Player' in self.config:
                 self.randomize = self.config.getboolean('Player', 'randomize', fallback=False)
@@ -73,13 +73,9 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
     def save_settings(self):
         os.makedirs(self.configDir, exist_ok=True)
 
-        if 'Speech' not in self.config:
-            self.config['Speech'] = {}
-        
         if 'Player' not in self.config:
             self.config['Player'] = {}
 
-        self.config['Speech']['rate'] = str(self.speechRate)
         self.config['Player']['randomize'] = str(self.randomize)
 
         try:
@@ -88,6 +84,11 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error saving settings: {e}")
 
+    def save_speech_settings(self):
+        speechSettings = load_speech_settings()
+        speechSettings.rate = self.speechRate
+        save_speech_settings(speechSettings)
+
     def toggle_randomize(self):
         self.randomize = not self.randomize
         self.save_settings()
@@ -101,22 +102,22 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_rate(self.speechRate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
-        self.save_settings()
+        self.save_speech_settings()
 
     def decrease_speech_rate(self):
         self.speechRate = max(-100, self.speechRate - 10)
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_rate(self.speechRate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
-        self.save_settings()
+        self.save_speech_settings()
 
     def add_section(self, sectionName):
         if sectionName not in self.menuSections:
@@ -337,8 +338,8 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
         Backspace: Go back to previous view.
         R key: Toggle random playback.
         H key: Hear these instructions again.
-        Left bracket: Decrease speech rate.
-        Right bracket: Increase speech rate.
+        Left bracket: Decrease system speech rate.
+        Right bracket: Increase system speech rate.
         Escape or Q: Exit the menu.
         Any key will interrupt speech.
         """
@@ -352,7 +353,7 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
         x = max(0, w // 2 - len(title) // 2)
         self.stdscr.addstr(1, x, title, curses.A_BOLD)
 
-        helpText = "Navigate | Enter: Select | R: Random | H: Help | [ ] Rate | Q/Esc: Quit"
+        helpText = "Navigate | Enter: Select | R: Random | H: Help | [ ] System Rate | Q/Esc: Quit"
         x = max(0, w // 2 - len(helpText) // 2)
         self.stdscr.addstr(3, x, helpText)
 
@@ -395,7 +396,7 @@ class VoicedMusicPlayer:
                         x = max(0, w // 2 - len(text) // 2)
                         self.stdscr.addstr(y, x, text, attr)
 
-        rateText = f"Speech Rate: {self.speechRate}"
+        rateText = f"System Speech Rate: {self.speechRate}"
         self.stdscr.addstr(h-2, 2, rateText)
 
         self.stdscr.refresh()
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/rom_launcher.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/rom_launcher.py
index 6caf87e..b1b6a25 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/rom_launcher.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/rom_launcher.py
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ import signal
 import curses
 import subprocess
 import speechd  # Python bindings for Speech Dispatcher
-import configparser
 import pathlib
 import re
+from stormux_speech_settings import load_speech_settings, save_speech_settings
 
 class VoicedMenu:
     def __init__(self, title="Stormux Game Menu"):
@@ -26,11 +26,6 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         self.curses_initialized = False  # Flag to track if curses has been initialized
         self.has_items = False  # Flag to track if any section has items
 
-        # Config settings
-        self.configDir = os.path.expanduser("~/.config/stormux")
-        self.configFile = os.path.join(self.configDir, "game_launcher.conf")
-        self.config = configparser.ConfigParser()
-
         # Default settings
         self.speechRate = 0  # Normal speech rate (0 is default in speechd)
 
@@ -56,39 +51,14 @@ class VoicedMenu:
             # Fallback to None - the speak method will handle this
 
     def load_settings(self):
-        """Load settings from config file"""
-        # Create default settings if they don't exist
-        if not os.path.exists(self.configFile):
-            self.save_settings()
-            return
-
-        try:
-            self.config.read(self.configFile)
-
-            # Load speech settings
-            if 'Speech' in self.config:
-                self.speechRate = self.config.getint('Speech', 'rate', fallback=0)
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Error loading settings: {e}")
-            # If loading fails, we'll use default values
+        """Load speech settings from the shared Speech Dispatcher config."""
+        self.speechRate = load_speech_settings().rate
 
     def save_settings(self):
-        """Save settings to config file"""
-        # Ensure config directory exists
-        os.makedirs(self.configDir, exist_ok=True)
-
-        # Update config object
-        if 'Speech' not in self.config:
-            self.config['Speech'] = {}
-
-        self.config['Speech']['rate'] = str(self.speechRate)
-
-        # Write to file
-        try:
-            with open(self.configFile, 'w') as f:
-                self.config.write(f)
-        except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Error saving settings: {e}")
+        """Save speech settings to the shared Speech Dispatcher config."""
+        speechSettings = load_speech_settings()
+        speechSettings.rate = self.speechRate
+        save_speech_settings(speechSettings)
 
     def increase_speech_rate(self):
         """Increase speech rate"""
@@ -96,7 +66,7 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_rate(self.speechRate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
@@ -109,7 +79,7 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         if self.speechClient:
             try:
                 self.speechClient.set_rate(self.speechRate)
-                self.speak(f"Speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
+                self.speak(f"System speech rate: {self.speechRate}")
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error adjusting speech rate: {e}")
 
@@ -226,8 +196,8 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         Right arrow: Next section.
         Enter: Launch selected item.
         H key: Hear these instructions again.
-        Left bracket: Decrease speech rate.
-        Right bracket: Increase speech rate.
+        Left bracket: Decrease system speech rate.
+        Right bracket: Increase system speech rate.
         Escape or Q: Exit the menu.
         Any key will interrupt speech.
         """
@@ -280,7 +250,7 @@ class VoicedMenu:
                         self.stdscr.addstr(y, x, text, attr)
 
         # Draw speech rate indicator
-        rateText = f"Speech Rate: {self.speechRate}"
+        rateText = f"System Speech Rate: {self.speechRate}"
         self.stdscr.addstr(h-2, 2, rateText)
 
         self.stdscr.refresh()
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-timezone.sh b/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-timezone.sh
index 04d2153..9081d2b 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-timezone.sh
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-timezone.sh
@@ -8,12 +8,16 @@ export DIALOGOPTS='--insecure --no-lines --visit-items'
 set_timezone() {
     # Get the list of timezones
     mapfile -t regions < <(timedatectl --no-pager list-timezones | cut -d '/' -f1 | sort -u)
+    regionOptions=()
+    for regionName in "${regions[@]}"; do
+        regionOptions+=("$regionName" "$regionName")
+    done
 
     # Use the same text twice here and just hide the tag field.
         region=$(dialog --backtitle "Please select your Region" \
                 --no-tags \
                 --menu "Use up and down arrows or page-up and page-down to navigate the list, and press 'Enter' to make your selection." 0 0 0 \
-                $(for i in ${regions[@]} ; do echo "$i";echo "$i";done) --stdout)
+                "${regionOptions[@]}" --stdout)
 
     if [[ -z "$region" ]]; then
         echo "No region selected"
@@ -21,12 +25,16 @@ set_timezone() {
     fi
 
     mapfile -t cities < <(timedatectl --no-pager list-timezones | grep "$region" | cut -d '/' -f2 | sort -u)
+    cityOptions=()
+    for cityName in "${cities[@]}"; do
+        cityOptions+=("$cityName" "$cityName")
+    done
 
     # Use the same text twice here and just hide the tag field.
         city=$(dialog --backtitle "Please select a city near you" \
                 --no-tags \
                 --menu "Use up and down arrow or page-up and page-down to navigate the list." 0 0 10 \
-                $(for i in ${cities[@]} ; do echo "$i";echo "$i";done) --stdout)
+                "${cityOptions[@]}" --stdout)
 
     if [[ -z "$city" ]]; then
         echo "No city selected"
@@ -37,7 +45,7 @@ set_timezone() {
     if [[ -f /etc/localtime ]]; then
         rm /etc/localtime
     fi
-    ln -sf /usr/share/zoneinfo/${region}/${city} /etc/localtime
+    ln -sf "/usr/share/zoneinfo/${region}/${city}" /etc/localtime
     timedatectl set-ntp true
     
     echo "Timezone set to ${region}/${city}"
@@ -49,4 +57,4 @@ if [[ $EUID -ne 0 ]]; then
     exit 1
 fi
 
-set_timezone
\ No newline at end of file
+set_timezone
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-voice.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-voice.py
index 15bc8fb..0ca8e29 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-voice.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/set-voice.py
@@ -10,6 +10,37 @@ import curses
 import speechd
 import subprocess
 import configparser
+import re
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+SPEECHD_CONFIG = Path.home() / ".local" / "etc" / "speech-dispatcher" / "speechd.conf"
+
+
+def update_default_module_content(content, module):
+    """Return speechd.conf content with DefaultModule set to module."""
+    if re.search(r'^\s*DefaultModule\s+', content, re.MULTILINE):
+        return re.sub(
+            r'^(\s*)DefaultModule\s+\S+',
+            f'\\1DefaultModule {module}',
+            content,
+            flags=re.MULTILINE,
+        )
+
+    return re.sub(
+        r'^(\s*)#\s*DefaultModule\s+\S*',
+        f'\\1DefaultModule {module}',
+        content,
+        flags=re.MULTILINE,
+    )
+
+
+def set_default_module_in_config(configPath, module):
+    """Update DefaultModule without replacing a symlink at configPath."""
+    configPath = Path(configPath)
+    content = configPath.read_text()
+    configPath.write_text(update_default_module_content(content, module))
+    return True
 
 class VoiceSelectionMenu:
     def __init__(self, title="Speech Dispatcher Voice Selection"):
@@ -146,42 +177,12 @@ class VoiceSelectionMenu:
             try:
                 # Clean up before executing system commands
                 self.cleanup(full_cleanup=False)
-                
-                # Read the current config file
-                import re
-                with open('/etc/speech-dispatcher/speechd.conf', 'r') as f:
-                    content = f.read()
-                
-                # Check if DefaultModule is already uncommented
-                if re.search(r'^\s*DefaultModule\s+', content, re.MULTILINE):
-                    # Replace existing DefaultModule line
-                    new_content = re.sub(
-                        r'^(\s*)DefaultModule\s+\S+', 
-                        f'\\1DefaultModule {module}', 
-                        content, 
-                        flags=re.MULTILINE
-                    )
-                else:
-                    # Uncomment and set DefaultModule line
-                    new_content = re.sub(
-                        r'^(\s*)#\s*DefaultModule\s+\S*', 
-                        f'\\1DefaultModule {module}', 
-                        content, 
-                        flags=re.MULTILINE
-                    )
-                
-                # Write to a temporary file
-                temp_file = "/tmp/speechd.conf.new"
-                with open(temp_file, 'w') as f:
-                    f.write(new_content)
-                
-                # Use sudo to move the file to the correct location
-                subprocess.run(f"sudo mv {temp_file} /etc/speech-dispatcher/speechd.conf", shell=True, check=True)
+                set_default_module_in_config(SPEECHD_CONFIG, module)
                 
                 # Restart speech-dispatcher more thoroughly
-                subprocess.run("sudo systemctl restart speech-dispatcher", shell=True, check=False)
+                subprocess.run(["systemctl", "--user", "restart", "speech-dispatcher.socket"], check=False)
                 # Also kill any remaining processes
-                subprocess.run("sudo killall speech-dispatcher", shell=True, check=False)
+                subprocess.run(["killall", "speech-dispatcher"], check=False)
                 
                 # Re-initialize speech after changes
                 time.sleep(2)  # Give more time for the service to restart
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/speechd_rate.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/speechd_rate.py
index 50c0ecd..cf7b39a 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/bin/speechd_rate.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/speechd_rate.py
@@ -3,51 +3,28 @@
 
 # Self-voiced Speech Rate Configuration Menu
 
-import os
-import sys
 import time
 import curses
 import speechd  # Python bindings for Speech Dispatcher
-import re
 import subprocess
+from stormux_speech_settings import (
+    SPEECHD_CONFIG,
+    FEX_SPEECHD_CONFIG,
+    SpeechSettings,
+    load_speech_settings,
+    save_speech_settings,
+    update_speechd_config_content as update_shared_speechd_config_content,
+    write_speechd_config,
+)
+
 
 def update_speechd_config_content(content, rate, volume, pitch):
     """Return speechd.conf content with updated default voice parameters."""
-    newContent = content
-
-    replacements = (
-        ("DefaultRate", rate),
-        ("DefaultVolume", volume),
-        ("DefaultPitch", pitch),
+    return update_shared_speechd_config_content(
+        content,
+        SpeechSettings(rate=rate, volume=volume, pitch=pitch),
     )
 
-    for settingName, settingValue in replacements:
-        activePattern = rf'^(\s*){settingName}\s+(-?\d+)'
-        commentedPattern = rf'^(\s*)#\s*{settingName}\s+(-?\d+)'
-        replacement = rf'\1{settingName}  {settingValue}'
-
-        if re.search(activePattern, newContent, re.MULTILINE):
-            newContent = re.sub(
-                activePattern,
-                replacement,
-                newContent,
-                flags=re.MULTILINE,
-            )
-        else:
-            newContent = re.sub(
-                commentedPattern,
-                replacement,
-                newContent,
-                flags=re.MULTILINE,
-            )
-
-    return newContent
-
-
-def get_writable_config_targets(configTargets):
-    """Return existing config paths to update, preserving order."""
-    return [configPath for configPath in configTargets if os.path.exists(configPath)]
-
 
 class SpeechRateMenu:
     def __init__(self, title="Speech Configuration"):
@@ -59,11 +36,8 @@ class SpeechRateMenu:
         self.modes = ["Rate", "Volume", "Pitch"]
         self.stdscr = None
         self.cursesInitialized = False  # Flag to track if curses has been initialized
-        self.configFile = "/etc/speech-dispatcher/speechd.conf"
-        self.configTargets = [
-            self.configFile,
-            os.path.expanduser("~/.fex-emu/RootFS/ArchLinux/etc/speech-dispatcher/speechd.conf"),
-        ]
+        self.configFile = str(SPEECHD_CONFIG)
+        self.configTargets = [SPEECHD_CONFIG, FEX_SPEECHD_CONFIG]
 
         # Load current settings from config FIRST
         self.load_current_settings()
@@ -90,35 +64,10 @@ class SpeechRateMenu:
     def load_current_settings(self):
         """Load the current default settings from speechd.conf"""
         try:
-            with open(self.configFile, 'r') as f:
-                content = f.read()
-            
-            # Load Rate
-            activeMatch = re.search(r'^\s*DefaultRate\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
-            if activeMatch:
-                self.currentRate = int(activeMatch.group(1))
-            else:
-                commentedMatch = re.search(r'^\s*#\s*DefaultRate\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
-                if commentedMatch:
-                    self.currentRate = int(commentedMatch.group(1))
-            
-            # Load Volume
-            activeMatch = re.search(r'^\s*DefaultVolume\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
-            if activeMatch:
-                self.currentVolume = int(activeMatch.group(1))
-            else:
-                commentedMatch = re.search(r'^\s*#\s*DefaultVolume\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
-                if commentedMatch:
-                    self.currentVolume = int(commentedMatch.group(1))
-            
-            # Load Pitch
-            activeMatch = re.search(r'^\s*DefaultPitch\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
-            if activeMatch:
-                self.currentPitch = int(activeMatch.group(1))
-            else:
-                commentedMatch = re.search(r'^\s*#\s*DefaultPitch\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
-                if commentedMatch:
-                    self.currentPitch = int(commentedMatch.group(1))
+            settings = load_speech_settings(self.configFile)
+            self.currentRate = settings.rate
+            self.currentVolume = settings.volume
+            self.currentPitch = settings.pitch
                 
         except Exception:
             # If loading fails, we'll use default values
@@ -127,26 +76,14 @@ class SpeechRateMenu:
     def save_settings_to_config(self):
         """Save the current settings to the speech-dispatcher config file"""
         try:
-            for configPath in get_writable_config_targets(self.configTargets):
-                with open(configPath, 'r') as f:
-                    content = f.read()
-
-                newContent = update_speechd_config_content(
-                    content,
-                    self.currentRate,
-                    self.currentVolume,
-                    self.currentPitch,
-                )
-
-                tempFile = f"/tmp/{os.path.basename(configPath)}.new"
-                with open(tempFile, 'w') as f:
-                    f.write(newContent)
-
-                subprocess.run(
-                    ["sudo", "mv", tempFile, configPath],
-                    check=True,
-                )
-
+            save_speech_settings(
+                SpeechSettings(
+                    rate=self.currentRate,
+                    volume=self.currentVolume,
+                    pitch=self.currentPitch,
+                ),
+                self.configTargets,
+            )
             return True
         except Exception:
             return False
@@ -230,7 +167,7 @@ class SpeechRateMenu:
     def confirm_saved_settings(self):
         """Restart speechd, announce success, and wait for confirmation."""
         subprocess.run(
-            ["sudo", "killall", "speech-dispatcher"],
+            ["killall", "speech-dispatcher"],
             check=False,
         )
         time.sleep(1)
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/bin/stormux_speech_settings.py b/home/stormux/.local/bin/stormux_speech_settings.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..21b062f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/bin/stormux_speech_settings.py
@@ -0,0 +1,112 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+import re
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+SPEECHD_CONFIG = Path.home() / ".local" / "etc" / "speech-dispatcher" / "speechd.conf"
+FEX_SPEECHD_CONFIG = (
+    Path.home()
+    / ".fex-emu"
+    / "RootFS"
+    / "ArchLinux"
+    / "etc"
+    / "speech-dispatcher"
+    / "speechd.conf"
+)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class SpeechSettings:
+    rate: int = 0
+    volume: int = 100
+    pitch: int = 0
+
+
+def _read_int_setting(content, settingName, fallback):
+    activeMatch = re.search(rf'^\s*{settingName}\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
+    if activeMatch:
+        return int(activeMatch.group(1))
+
+    commentedMatch = re.search(rf'^\s*#\s*{settingName}\s+(-?\d+)', content, re.MULTILINE)
+    if commentedMatch:
+        return int(commentedMatch.group(1))
+
+    return fallback
+
+
+def load_speech_settings(configPath=None):
+    """Load speech-dispatcher default rate, volume, and pitch."""
+    if configPath is None:
+        configPath = SPEECHD_CONFIG
+
+    try:
+        content = Path(configPath).read_text()
+    except OSError:
+        return SpeechSettings()
+
+    return SpeechSettings(
+        rate=_read_int_setting(content, "DefaultRate", 0),
+        volume=_read_int_setting(content, "DefaultVolume", 100),
+        pitch=_read_int_setting(content, "DefaultPitch", 0),
+    )
+
+
+def update_speechd_config_content(content, settings):
+    """Return speechd.conf content with updated default voice parameters."""
+    newContent = content
+
+    replacements = (
+        ("DefaultRate", settings.rate),
+        ("DefaultVolume", settings.volume),
+        ("DefaultPitch", settings.pitch),
+    )
+
+    for settingName, settingValue in replacements:
+        activePattern = rf'^(\s*){settingName}\s+(-?\d+)'
+        commentedPattern = rf'^(\s*)#\s*{settingName}\s+(-?\d+)'
+        replacement = rf'\1{settingName}  {settingValue}'
+
+        if re.search(activePattern, newContent, re.MULTILINE):
+            newContent = re.sub(
+                activePattern,
+                replacement,
+                newContent,
+                flags=re.MULTILINE,
+            )
+        else:
+            newContent = re.sub(
+                commentedPattern,
+                replacement,
+                newContent,
+                flags=re.MULTILINE,
+            )
+
+    return newContent
+
+
+def write_speechd_config(configPath, updateContent):
+    """Update a speechd.conf file without replacing a symlink at configPath."""
+    configPath = Path(configPath)
+    content = configPath.read_text()
+    configPath.write_text(updateContent(content))
+    return True
+
+
+def get_existing_config_targets(configTargets=None):
+    """Return speech-dispatcher config targets that currently exist."""
+    if configTargets is None:
+        configTargets = (SPEECHD_CONFIG, FEX_SPEECHD_CONFIG)
+
+    return [Path(configPath) for configPath in configTargets if Path(configPath).exists()]
+
+
+def save_speech_settings(settings, configTargets=None):
+    """Persist speech settings to home speechd.conf and existing optional targets."""
+    for configPath in get_existing_config_targets(configTargets):
+        write_speechd_config(
+            configPath,
+            lambda content: update_speechd_config_content(content, settings),
+        )
+    return True
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/files/clipboard_translator.sh b/home/stormux/.local/files/clipboard_translator.sh
index 7e1675b..0a77c9e 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/files/clipboard_translator.sh
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/files/clipboard_translator.sh
@@ -5,15 +5,13 @@
 
 # The next line has been commented because if there's nothing in clipboard the script breaks.
 # set -Eeuo pipefail # https://vaneyckt.io/posts/safer_bash_scripts_with_set_euxo_pipefail/#:~:text=set%20%2Du,is%20often%20highly%20desirable%20behavior.
-shopt -s expand_aliases
-
 if [[ $# -ne 2 ]]; then
     echo "Usage: $0 \"application name\" \"file name\"."
     exit 1
 fi
 
 # Wait for the application to start
-while ! pgrep -u "$USER" ^$1 &> /dev/null ; do
+while ! pgrep -u "$USER" "^$1" &> /dev/null ; do
     sleep 0.05
 done
     
@@ -56,7 +54,7 @@ insert_database() {
 }
 
 # Read so long as the application is running
-while pgrep -u "$USER" ^$1 &> /dev/null ; do
+while pgrep -u "$USER" "^$1" &> /dev/null ; do
     sleep 0.05
     text="$(xclip -d "${DISPLAY:-:0}" -selection clipboard -o 2> /dev/null)"
     if [[ -f ~/.agmsilent ]]; then
@@ -73,12 +71,19 @@ while pgrep -u "$USER" ^$1 &> /dev/null ; do
 
     # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicode_equivalence#Combining_and_precomposed_characters
     # https://www.effectiveperlprogramming.com/2011/09/normalize-your-perl-source/
-    alias nfc="perl -MUnicode::Normalize -CS -ne 'print NFC(\$_)'" # composed characters
+    nfc() {
+        perl -MUnicode::Normalize -CS -ne 'print NFC($_)'
+    }
 
     # Normalize different unicode space characters to the same space
     # https://stackoverflow.com/a/43640405
-    alias normalize_spaces="perl -CSDA -plE 's/[^\\S\\t]/ /g'"
-    alias normalize_unicode="normalize_spaces | nfc"
+    normalize_spaces() {
+        perl -CSDA -plE 's/[^\S\t]/ /g'
+    }
+
+    normalize_unicode() {
+        normalize_spaces | nfc
+    }
 
     # Normalize text
     normalized_text="$(echo "$text" | normalize_unicode)"
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/files/speak_window_title.sh b/home/stormux/.local/files/speak_window_title.sh
index eb73553..d869a60 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/files/speak_window_title.sh
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/files/speak_window_title.sh
@@ -3,18 +3,18 @@
 # https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=117031
                                                                                                                                                                           
 # Wait for the application to start
-while ! pgrep -u "$USER" ^$1 &> /dev/null ; do
+while ! pgrep -u "$USER" "^$1" &> /dev/null ; do
     sleep 0.05
 done
 
 # Read so long as the application is running
-while pgrep -u "$USER" ^$1 &> /dev/null ; do    
+while pgrep -u "$USER" "^$1" &> /dev/null ; do    
     sleep 0.05
     if [[ -f ~/.agmsilent ]]; then
         continue
     fi
     wnd_focus=$(xdotool getwindowfocus)
-    wnd_title=$(xprop -id $wnd_focus WM_NAME)
+    wnd_title=$(xprop -id "$wnd_focus" WM_NAME)
     lookfor='"(.*)"'
                                                                                                                                                                           
     if [[ "$wnd_title" =~ $lookfor ]]; then
diff --git a/home/stormux/.local/upload_server/uploader.py b/home/stormux/.local/upload_server/uploader.py
index 2ad3d13..90be4f8 100755
--- a/home/stormux/.local/upload_server/uploader.py
+++ b/home/stormux/.local/upload_server/uploader.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ import threading
 import termios
 import tty
 import select
+import tempfile
 from threading import Timer
 from werkzeug.utils import secure_filename
 
@@ -391,6 +392,15 @@ def is_voxin_package(filename):
     """Check if the filename starts with 'voxin-' and ends with '.tgz'."""
     return filename.lower().startswith('voxin-') and filename.lower().endswith('.tgz')
 
+
+def find_voxin_installer(extract_dir):
+    """Return the Voxin installer path from an extracted package, if present."""
+    for root, dirs, files in os.walk(extract_dir):
+        if 'voxin-installer.sh' in files:
+            return os.path.join(root, 'voxin-installer.sh')
+    return None
+
+
 # Add function to handle voxin installation
 def handle_voxin_package(file_path):
     """
@@ -401,26 +411,18 @@ def handle_voxin_package(file_path):
     
     Returns: dict with status and message
     """
+    extract_dir = None
     try:
         filename = os.path.basename(file_path)
         logger.info(f"Starting voxin package processing: {filename}")
-        extract_dir = os.path.join('/tmp', 'voxin_extract')
-        
-        # Create fresh extraction directory
-        if os.path.exists(extract_dir):
-            shutil.rmtree(extract_dir)
-        os.makedirs(extract_dir)
+        extract_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix='voxin_extract_')
         
         # Extract the tarball
         logger.info(f"Extracting voxin package: {filename}")
         subprocess.run(['tar', 'xf', file_path, '-C', extract_dir], check=True)
         
         # Find the installer script
-        installer_path = None
-        for root, dirs, files in os.walk(extract_dir):
-            if 'voxin-installer.sh' in files:
-                installer_path = os.path.join(root, 'voxin-installer.sh')
-                break
+        installer_path = find_voxin_installer(extract_dir)
         
         if not installer_path:
             logger.error(f"Voxin installer script not found in package: {filename}")
@@ -432,18 +434,11 @@ def handle_voxin_package(file_path):
         # Make the installer executable
         os.chmod(installer_path, 0o755)
         
-        # Run the installer with -l option for root's speech-dispatcher
+        # Run the installer with -l option. /etc/speech-dispatcher/speechd.conf
+        # is a symlink into /home/stormux/.local/etc on Stormux images.
         logger.info(f"Running voxin installer for: {filename}")
         install_result = subprocess.run(
-            ['sudo', installer_path, '-l'], 
-            capture_output=True, 
-            text=True,
-            timeout=180  # 3 minute timeout
-        )
-        
-        # Run the installer with -l option for RootFS's speech-dispatcher
-        install_result = subprocess.run(
-            ['sudo', installer_path, '-l'], 
+            ['sudo', str(installer_path), '-l'],
             capture_output=True, 
             text=True,
             timeout=180  # 3 minute timeout
@@ -472,9 +467,6 @@ def handle_voxin_package(file_path):
             text=True
         )
         
-        # Clean up extraction directory
-        shutil.rmtree(extract_dir)
-        
         logger.info(f"Voxin package installation completed successfully: {filename}")
         return {
             'success': True,
@@ -496,6 +488,9 @@ def handle_voxin_package(file_path):
             'message': 'Voice installation error.',
             'details': str(e)
         }
+    finally:
+        if extract_dir and os.path.exists(extract_dir):
+            shutil.rmtree(extract_dir)
 
 @app.route('/classify', methods=['POST'])
 def classify_files():