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Re:Roku explores taking over HDMI feeds with ads by chihuahua on Saturday April 06, 2024 @12:17AM (#39949912)
Yes, a small-form-factor PC. You can get a decent one for under $200.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/what-i-learned-when-...

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Re:Roku explores taking over HDMI feeds with ads by happymellon on Saturday April 06, 2024 @01:38AM (#39950252)
You can get a used Wyze which is fast enough for any media consumption, and fanless, for <£50.

However I wouldn't say that the streaming services make the interface suitable for consuming via a TV. Windows lost it's Media Centre interface, and most services are hostile to Linux.

Video is still an area where piracy provides the best experience.

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