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On Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:38:01 +0000, Adrian Caspersz
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On 11/02/2021 13:58, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>> If the LG's Smart features are so bad{*}, why not invest $100 in a small
>>> networked PC, and leave it plugged in? There are some very small
>>> offerings that can easily hang out the back.
>>>
>>> {*} - Out of interest, what are they?
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the reply - I'll have to try the laptop = USB
>> connection now - to prove that you're right !
>
>No need. Trust me. HDMI is what you want.
>
>> The LG TV is less than 5 years old but was a PITA even
>> when new - browser issues ; wireless keyboard issues ;
>
>OK agreed, I've probably got the same generation LG TV.
>
>All it is good for is showing YouTube, anything else is from the dark ages.
>
>> I bought a "TV box" and it was a slight improvement but
>> I still prefer the more familar laptop.
>> I have considered buying a SFF refurb desktop computer
>> and dedicating it to the TV ..
>
>Intel NUC (and clones) is a good idea, or these small $80 things (with a
>cheap displayport to HDMI adaptor)
>
> Lenovo Thinkcentre M72e TD Intel Core i3-3220T @ 2.80GHz 4GB RAM 256GB SSD
>
>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkcentre-M72e-TD-Intel-Core-i3-3220T-2-80GHz-4GB-RA
>
>Look on youtube to see how folks use them.
Thanks. I had to look on Wiki to see what a NUC was ..
Then I checked the local online classified ads - found one
with the latest HoneyBee operating system :
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-home-outdoor-other/stratford-on/honey-bee-nucs/1549192259
John T.