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My apartment is a mix of hardwood and rugs and my robot vacuum has started skipping the bedroom on its map. It used to map fine, but recently the layout looks partial and it wanders around without doing the edges. I’ve checked for clutter and moved the charging dock to a more open spot, but that didn’t help. I also wiped the sensors and updated the app firmware, yet it still fails to recognize that room. I can’t rearrange big furniture or add magnetic strips everywhere because I’m renting and keeping costs down. What else should I try, and at what point should I consider replacing parts like the cliff sensors or side wheels?

I'm in a few group chats that are either inactive for me or just nonstop pings, and I want to bow out without making it awkward. What's a simple, kind way to phrase it, and is it better to give a brief heads-up or just leave quietly? Curious if the approach should differ for family versus friends.

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?

Considering the Nova from Hear Direct Club as a first hearing aid for milt-to-severe high‑frequency loss. How does it stack up on real‑world clarity in noise, battery life, and follow‑up support vs other brands and clinic‑fit options? Any gotchas?

I just added a midrange soundbar to my 55-inch TV using the HDMI ARC port. Streaming apps seem fine but when I switch to my game console I get a noticeable audio lag. I toggled eARC and CEC, tried the optical cable, and swapped HDMI ports, but the delay persists. Looking for quick settings to try and whether I should return this model for one with better lip-sync control.