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Unsmart a smart TV (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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How standardized a lcd panels? Could I replace the controller in a smart TV with one of these HDMI to LCD controllers?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375318342725__

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago (3 children)

If you wrap the TV in tinfoil, it'll be a faraday cage and block all WiFi

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

If you wrap the TV in tinfoil, it'll be a faraday cage and block all WiFi

I just keep my TV embedded in a block of lead.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

CRT TV with extra steps

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Just watching TV is lost technology.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

But then even Superman can't watch ads on it!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I mean I wouldn't, but it's an idea!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Seriously considering decorating my next apartment like this. CNC engraved thin sheets of stainless steel, with a ground wire plugged in somewhere. Possibly the plumbing.