Your TV Is Now a Computer, but Not in a Good Way

Discussion in 'hardware' started by ronjor, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. Stefan Froberg

    Stefan Froberg Registered Member

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    Yeah, Smart TVs just like any other devices like routers, webcams are just mini computers nowadays.
    And most them insecure ****.
    Especially those with ADB enabled ...

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  2. Rasheed187

    Rasheed187 Registered Member

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    I have never updated firmware for my TV, and never will. That's exactly my point, a TV must be simply a TV, so I don't care for smart TV's. I connect my TV to a DVR, DVD player or perhaps streaming device, and my TV displays the video, that's it.
     
  3. Beyonder

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    My Samsung Smart TV evidently has a new update, but refuses to download it for reasons unknown. Great to see Samsung taking security seriously.
     
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