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?

    • ninjaturtleEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Its good if everything you need can run from Kodi. It uses its own Linux distribution in the background, so you won’t really be able to install anything else unless you build it.

      • underisk@lemmy.ml
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        3 months ago

        Then run it in a container under a better distribution if you desperately need to put neofetch on your HTPC. Or run the other distro in a container under libreelec since I’m pretty sure it supports them.

    • sic_semper_tyrannisEnglish
      4·
      3 months ago

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

        • sic_semper_tyrannisEnglish
          6·
          3 months 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

            • coberdigi@masto.nu
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              3 months ago

              @Vitaly @sic_semper_tyrannis in theory, yes, most VPNs include their own DNS. But that’s the thing, you’re giving your VPN provider all the info on what your DNS sees (you’re just moving the trust from your ISP to the VPN provider), so by having a separate private DNS you are effectively splitting your data over 2 different providers. For example, I use NordVPN, and NextDNS together (sometimes NordVPN with my local AdGuard Home as DNS as well).

            • EngineerGaming@feddit.nl
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              3 months 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
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          3 months 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.