The curious case of a living room screen making Windows’ Settings app disappear.

  • @[email protected]
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    3011 months ago

    Never connect a smart TV to the internet. Always buy them from a store with a good return policy. If it doesn’t work without an internet connection, then return it.

    • circuitfarmer
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      411 months ago

      I’ve had the same early smart TV for about ten years now. The greatest thing that happened to it was the WiFi dying. I suspect I wouldn’t have it anymore if that weren’t the case.

      It’s a 42" Samsung if anyone is curious, and the WiFi just… Stopped working.

      • @[email protected]
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        411 months ago

        I don’t think I would ever buy a Samsung TV knowing what I do about them now. Not sure I would ever buy a smart TV at all.

        • circuitfarmer
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          311 months ago

          I wouldn’t either. Dumb TVs are getting harder and harder to find though.