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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I just bought a smart TV, updated the software, and disconnected it from the Internet, only allowing it access to our local Plex server. No ads and no stupid suggestions. It's great.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (3 children)

You could also try this, apparently.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Oh, that's clever! Definitely bookmarking that for future reference.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Anyone have a non-Spez link?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Not available in all markets

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Might be cheaper than a purposedly dumb TV nowadays too, despite the receiver. It's ridicolous.