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Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse. (arstechnica.com)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] crypticthree 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I connected my PC to the TV via HDMI. i use Firefox with ublock.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

See, that's more realistic.

I'd need a dedicated computer, because my PC doesn't live in the lounge, but I'm seriously considering doing it. My Chromecast has been pissing me off lately.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Look at some n95 NUCs on Amazon, or any mini pc really. Often less than 200$ for a full windows PC that can stream anything you throw at it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

You can get decently capable machines for under $100 if you go used

[–] crypticthree 2 points 2 months ago

You can buy small PCs for cheap now. A lot of them don't even need active cooling

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

This is the only way for me.

No Amazon or Google or Nvidia stuff. Just an old PC, a cheap wireless keyboard with a touchpad and you are good to go.