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  • We finally had to break down and accept a smart TV as our last purchase. I didn’t want anything like that on my network. It never gets updates, it never talks to home, it never asks me to agree to anything. The way a display should be.

    I do have a few IOT monitors, but they are relegated to the banishment VLAN and are unaware there is anything else on network in the house.

    For those who want an dumb TV, you want to shop for a commercial signage display. It’s what a TV should be.

    Projectors are also a good option if you want a huge picture with a simple display.












  • I try to buy local if I can, but like you say, it’s not always possible, and often comes with an attractive price tag.

    The things that I feel matter are supporting local farms and food markets, as well as local businesses. I’d rather support my local dentist than a national chain. I’d rather buy my veg from the Saturday farmers market than from the grocery store, when able. Keeping the money local does play a part in maintaining the local economy. Most of our purchases wind up shipping money out of our community, so I try where I can to plug the leak.

    I’m also a small business, so it’s important to show my support for others.