On 11/02/2021 13:58, wrote:

If the LG's Smart features are so bad{*}, why not invest $100 in a small
networked PC, and leave it plugged in? There are some very small
offerings that can easily hang out the back.

{*} - Out of interest, what are they?


Thanks for the reply - I'll have to try the laptop = USB
connection now - to prove that you're right !

No need. Trust me. HDMI is what you want.

The LG TV is less than 5 years old but was a PITA even
when new - browser issues ; wireless keyboard issues ;

OK agreed, I've probably got the same generation LG TV.

All it is good for is showing YouTube, anything else is from the dark ages.

I bought a "TV box" and it was a slight improvement but
I still prefer the more familar laptop.
I have considered buying a SFF refurb desktop computer
and dedicating it to the TV ..

Intel NUC (and clones) is a good idea, or these small $80 things (with a
cheap displayport to HDMI adaptor)

Lenovo Thinkcentre M72e TD Intel Core i3-3220T @ 2.80GHz 4GB RAM 256GB SSD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thin...2-80GHz-4GB-RA

Look on youtube to see how folks use them.



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Adrian C