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submitted 1 month ago by dudenas@slrpnk.net to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

My parents are getting a new tv, and are asking for recommendation. I think all I can influence is the brand/model (not realistic to propose rpi and more complex systems). I instinctively avoid google/android and lean towards anything else open source, so probably LG WebOS.. But I had bad luck searching for more detailed comparisons. Maybe you have experience or opinions?

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[-] sic_semper_tyrannis@lemmy.today 3 points 1 month ago

Absolutely this. Depending on how you use it though, make sure you have a VPN and private DNS setup on your router

[-] Vitaly@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago

Why do you need private dns for?

[-] sic_semper_tyrannis@lemmy.today 5 points 1 month ago

If Kodi is used to watch movies and TV shows for free then you'd want to protect your internet traffic from unwanted eyes

[-] Vitaly@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago

Isn't a dns included in most vpns?

[-] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 points 1 month ago

Depends on how you set it up. I had Wireguard installed and couldn't figure out why only some sites got unblocked by it... And then it turns out it doesn't use the VPN server's DNS automatically, only if you specify so in the settings.

I am stupid, I know. But that's just an example.

[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

To control what can be accessed.

Having your own DNS enables you to block ads on every device in your network.

PiHole makes my smart TV more responsive, because it can't get crap to load into the home screen.

this post was submitted on 05 Oct 2024
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