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Disconnecting your smart TV from the internet may be the smartest move

Original: The best thing I did to my smart TV was disconnect it from the internet

A tech writer argues that the best upgrade for a smart TV is cutting its internet connection entirely. The claim is that smart TV features often bring ads, tracking and sluggish software rather than real benefits, and that using the set as a plain screen with an external streaming device gives a faster, cleaner experience.

Why now: Growing frustration with ads, data tracking and bloated software on smart TVs has people reconsidering whether connectivity is worth it.

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