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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by irjustin on Tuesday March 28, 2023 @10:15PM (#35351305)
Previously we were giving our old laptops to friends with kids. Now our kids use our old Macbook air to learn to type and other learning programs.

My old MBP runs our 2010 "smart" TV via HDMI. It's not perfect because we have to get up to change the movie or skip an ad, but it works. And man, that thing still heats up like a mofo even when only running a browser, jeez.

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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by JoshTriplett on Tuesday March 28, 2023 @11:39PM (#35352086)
> It's not perfect because we have to get up to change the movie or skip an ad, but it works.

If you're running on a computer rather than a locked-down device, why do you see ads at all?

Also, you've probably already considered this, but a wireless keyboard/mouse would nicely complete a living-room computer.

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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by jay_kyburz on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @01:32AM (#35353041)
I bet if you look in the app store there is something in there that will let you use your phone as a media remote.
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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by Sindrehan on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @04:11AM (#35354086)
I use Unified Remote (https://www.unifiedremote.com/) for this, works great.
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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by mdrzn on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @04:20AM (#35354156)
I agree with this sentiment, I also purchased the pro version and it's the only app I ever bought.

It just works.

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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by yurishimo on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @07:21AM (#35355538)
Glad to see this app is still kicking. I used it a decade ago in college to control my PC while laying in bed and watching movies.
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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by oarsinsync on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @08:23AM (#35356178)
I used something like this with my computer and xbmc back in the day. I had a wireless keyboard/mouse combo for situations where the remote control was less helpful, but this covered 99% of the requirements quite nicely.

https://www.amazon.com/HP-REMOTE-CONTROL-RECEIVER-EMITTER/dp...

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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by dublinben on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @09:23AM (#35356924)
Treat yourself to a wireless keyboard + mouse. There’s a popular Logitech one for $30. You won’t have to get up to change the movie any more.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/k400-plus-...

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Re:$39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop pa... by pnutjam on Wednesday March 29, 2023 @09:28AM (#35356987)
These are great, but beware if you have little kids. Those keys pull of and get lost very easily.
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