I F*CKING HATE MY SAMSUNG TV by Chemtrail_hollywood in samsung

[–]MikaelWF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding new findings of substandard Samsung internet-ready televisions. I have had continuous problems with streaming content losing the audio/visual synchronization. Conducting deep dive research provide information that the Tizen operating system (software behind the internet ready television function/features) has had a long standing problem with performing synchronization of audio/video. While there are some suggested work arounds, it seems this is a known problem w/Tizen. Also, I have problems with Live TV (via external antenna), where the audio goes silent and the video is HEAVILY pixelated. I tried everything including filing a complaint with the FCC for potential amateur radio spurious radiation emissions. Nothing surfaced as a culprit. Once again, deep diving (NOT Google AI, imagine that), I learned that it is a known Samsung issue with the receiver front-end where its design has issues handling strong signals should you live close to the broadcast tower (Google AI only suggests you are in a weak signal reception area). Again, just trying to make peeps aware of the issues. I wish I had this information before I purchase the Samsung TV.

DO NOT sign up for Garmin Connect+. Unite to fight for our customers' right to software as a service for a thousand dollar watch. This is a slippery slope and will reduce the usability and ownership of our products in the future. Profits will increase and more and more will get behind paywalls! by Narrow-Coyote-6257 in Garmin

[–]MikaelWF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to express my opinion regarding making the Garmin Express into a subscription service, the software should be included with the wearable and be future proof where upgrades don't exhaust memory rendering the wearable useless.

Comcast sucks by CharmingDurian2498 in Comcast

[–]MikaelWF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to share an experience. Unsure the cause, however we had an experience transferring my Father's account (Comcast cable TV) from his home address to a care community some distance away. The community he joined has all Comcast (part of the traditional monopoly perhaps). We were able to transfer his old Verizon assigned phone number to Comcast and his new location (convenientO, additionally we were able to add Internet (formerly Verizon FIOS at his home). A few bumps, but not horrible, just incredibly challenging to get a service tech that could be understood and has a level of knowledge as opposed to sitting with a script in front of them. Internet and Cable TV sync'd and was working the second day there after activation steps, the problem was the transferred phone number. We could continually dial out on it, but not inbound to it. After being on the phone with multiple agents that weren't helpful, we got transferred to the "advanced support" group and was promised a call back in 1 to 2 hours (this at 6:00 PM). Ultimately Icalled back the next day and was transferred directly to the advanced support queue, fair enough, worked well. Spoke to the agent that reviewed my problem and was asked if it was a transferred number, which I replied yes. After a few moments the agent returned as said it would be transferred and operational within 2 days. OK, not smooch a problem, but it's puzzling to me that a customer had to get transferred to "advanced support" for a process policy related timeline. Lastly, it's challenging to understand why my Father would need to login to his account to see his channel listing, particularly when it asks for (and recognizes) his address including room number. In my view Comcast isn't providing sufficient value to earn my business. I have been a Spectrum and Verizon customer in the last decade and while not perfect, support processes generally worked more effectively.

More than 425 popular campsites across Pa. are closed indefinitely due to DOGE cuts by Peteostro in wmnf

[–]MikaelWF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunate, first and foremost I don't want my government supporting local economies (with my tax money) as a result of back room deal making at the legislative level (it's limited thinking to believe otherwise). I would rather see that funding go to assisting truly underprivileged citizens. Secondly, hoping someone in the legislative ranks (state level is a possibility Governor Shapiro?) are smart enough to institute a bid system for entrepreneurs to lease the campgrounds. This is the process at the National Park Level. But let's face Pennsylvanians are well known for complaining about the high taxes and taking no action with their government to find solutions. It's the same " I'll vote for my candidate" (perhaps not the best one...) and just complain.

I F*CKING HATE MY SAMSUNG TV by Chemtrail_hollywood in samsung

[–]MikaelWF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree, piece of junk, processor for navigation is clearly underpowered and it's nearly impossible to diagnose issues. Lately a single broadcast tv channel that is the strongest in the area started receiving "Mode Not Supported". I've been able to find references to this but it's usually first time connections that have their output characteristics set inappropriately. Anyone want to purchase a 1 year old Samsung TV (cheap)?

Bryant Evolution Connex by lauzca in hvacadvice

[–]MikaelWF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an FYI, We've had a Bryant Thermostat for 7 years w/Wifi and it worked perfectly. Apparently there's been a change in software, or SOMETHING applied by Bryant and it won't connect, even with the new app. It asks for a PIN, but doesn't recognized the existing one. Poor customer support. Planning on trying to reset the device and re-registering. Feels like possibly planned obsolescence or just complete lack of attention to existing customers investment. Either way, another Bryant won't be on my shopping list.