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Latest edition · 2026-10-16

Choosing a TV Together, Fixing Receiver Audio & Simplifying Smart Homes

Screen & Living’s weekly advice desk answers practical questions about sharing a room, tracing receiver audio, making smart-home controls easier, and setting boundaries around tech support.

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How can two people agree on a bigger TV?
Why does a receiver play console audio but not TV apps?
How do you make a smart home work for everyone?
How do you set boundaries around free tech support?

Garage Guy is Screen & Living’s weekly advice desk. Questions are selected by the editors; answers are written by Screen & Living Editorial. Reader-submitted stories will be identified when used.