[Strang]

I think "more is less" is more accurate. These days, my list of antifeatures is more of a consideration than desired features when shopping for an appliance.

My TV has a terrible display but doesn't know how to connect to the internet, for example.

[lostlogin]

I’m sure you’re aware, but you can achieve the same by getting a tv that is full of spyware but has a nice screen, then not connecting it to the internet or blocking it at firewall/Pihole or similar.

[hermitdev]

I did this with my 4k "Smart" TV. I've never connected it to the ethernet, nor have I configured the wifi. It acts as a dumb monitor and that's what I want.

[stjohnswarts]

Just don't give the new TV's your network password and you'll be fine, and you can enjoy the new screen types, resolution, technology.

[stjohnswarts]

Just don't give the new TV's your network password and you'll be fine.