Re:Samsung TV owners complain about increasingly obtrusive ads
by Hamuko on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @06:58AM
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I should see what happens with my Philips TV if I block it from accessing the Internet. It's currently plugged in because it's also connected to my Hue lights but I don't really ever use any Internet features on it.
Also, if you really enjoy Ambilight, there's a (kinda expensive) solution to get it on any TV now: https://www.techradar.com/news/philips-hue-now-lets-you-turn...
Re:Samsung TV owners complain about increasingly obtrusive ads
by oarsinsync on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @12:19PM
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This looks brilliant, thank you!
Re:Samsung TV owners complain about increasingly obtrusive ads
by ascagnel_ on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @10:27AM
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I’ve said it in the past: commercial displays are the new “dumb” displays. Unfortunately, they’re not full TVs — no speakers, no tuner — so they’re not as “idiot” friendly as a regular TV while being more expensive.
Re:Samsung TV owners complain about increasingly obtrusive ads
by ghostpepper on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @04:16PM
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Got any recommendations for a good 4K panel in the 40" - 60" range that won't break the bank? I have my own speakers and I can buy an external tuner if I need one
Re:Samsung TV owners complain about increasingly obtrusive ads
by cheschire on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @06:48AM
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You may be able to connect it to your router but then use your router's parental control features to block the net for that reserved IP.
We're closer to that than you think. My Philips Ambilight television (purchased this year) throws a popup every few weeks already complaining that I've not completed setup and connected it to the internet.
As sold as I am on Ambilight (it is actually brilliant), I wont be buying another Philips television.