Started using a cash envelope just for groceries and it was a game changer! Forces me to stick to the budget because when the money's gone, it's gone. I was definitely spending way more than I thought before that.

Oh man, that's a solid find. I bet the building's HVAC is kicking up all kinds of dust and oily film right onto that strip. Seen it before where the air return is right by the door, basically turning it into a dirt magnet. That tiny bit of grime is enough to scramble the signal. Good call on the iso wipe, that's a cheap fix that gets overlooked way too often.

Yeah, that loose grip thing is huge. @margaret_perry is right about letting the weight help, it just clicks once you stop fighting it.