catfishsushi

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TV that doesn't require 'on-line activation' to set up. (midwest.social)
 

I'm going to buy my first new TV in years. Even if it's a 'smart' tv we plan to just use our Roku. I've heard that some TVs require you to connect it to the internet before you can even use a Roku device. For privacy reasons I don't want my TV to EVER have access to my wifi. Is anyone aware of how to know what models/brands of TVs allow me to use it without ever connecting the TV itself to wifi?

If necessary I guess I could connect it to my guest network to 'activate' the TV, set up the Roku to connect to my private network, then change the password to the guest network.

Would rather just have a TV that doesn't even 'phone home' once.

Google Chrome change that weakens ad blockers begins June 3rd in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] -4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I had some issues with Firefox and have switched to Brave. It's been working just fine.

Where are all the anarchists of Lemmy hiding? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] -2 points 10 months ago

In their parents' basements?

Phones should have FM radio again in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just built a website that makes it easy to find and stream community radio stations (which you refer to as 'donation funded') There are over 100 stations listed. Just choose from a drop-down and hit 'play'. Looking for more beta testers https://AlternateAirwaves.com

Phones should have FM radio again in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Can you pick up any community radio in your area? We have one and every couple of hours it's a different type of music. Blues, Rock, Hip-Hop, Reggae etc. All music chosen by the person you hear on the air.

it's that time of year in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, the meme should have said "Pumpkin Ales" instead of "IPAs"

Bosses mean it this time: Return to the office or get a new job! — As office occupancy rates stagnate, employers are giving up on perks and turning to threats in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I work from home and don't want to go back into the office. But there are a few people on my team who are MAJOR sandbaggers who are going to ruin it for the rest of us. Pisses me off.