Electronics

I'm getting dropouts with my Bluetooth earbuds on my daily subway commute and it is driving me nuts. The music stutters every time the train pulls into a busy station. At home they are fine, and at the gym they are mostly okay. I'm on Android with LDAC enabled, and I've tried switching to AAC. I turned off Wi-Fi, disabled dual-device connection, and forced priority to connection instead of sound. I also updated firmware and cleaned the charging contacts. I even bought foam tips to improve seal, thinking it might reduce interference, but no luck. Case firmware is current, and the phone's battery optimization for the app is off. Is this just RF congestion underground, or can a different codec, antenna style, or a neckband adapter fix it? If I need a small BT receiver with a stronger radio, which one actually works on trains?

I actually just need to know if it will pass video and charge because that’s ESSENTIAL for my setup.

I want to plug a PS5 and a gaming PC into one TV and keep 4K/120 with HDR :) Does a certified HDMI 2.1 switch maintain VRR and ALLM or do I need a matrix?

I want one charger for travel that can fast-charge my phone and not cook my laptop. Any issues with heat or throttling on 65W bricks?

Moved into a busy apartment building and ever since my Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones randomly stutter or drop during Zoom meetings. I'm on a Windows laptop and usually sit 2–3 feet from the machine, so distance shouldn't be the issue. I've tried updating Bluetooth drivers, switching from AAC to SBC, and resetting the headphones, but it still happens most days. I also turned off Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz and forced 5 GHz to reduce interference, which helped a little. Budget-wise, I'd rather not replace the headset if there's a settings tweak or cheap dongle that can fix this. Any tips on codec settings, USB Bluetooth adapters, or Windows power tweaks that actually work?

Hi folks, I'm 64 and just switched from cable to streaming on my Samsung smart TV and I've been wrestling with too many tiny remotes. My hands aren’t as nimble as they used to be, so I need big buttons and something simple I can see without squinting. I tried the SmartThings phone app and a bargain universal remote from the drugstore, but the codes didn’t take and the app kept disconnecting. I don't need voice assistants or fancy macros—just power, volume, input, and the main streaming controls. It has to work with both the TV and a little soundbar, and ideally handle Bluetooth or IR without a science project setup. Budget-wise, under $30 would be great and I’d love something that doesn’t burn through batteries every week. Any suggestions on models that actually pair easily with Samsung and won’t overwhelm me?