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Imperfect Linux-powered DIY smart TV is the embodiment of ad fatigue
(arstechnica.com)
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I have been doing that for the past 10 years or so and I love it. I went from having something like a Roku plugged in to now just running Linux on a mini PC.
The only annoying part has been trying to find a good wireless keyboard/ mouse combo that uses rechargeable batteries. Logitech discontinued the expensive one that I used to have.
Look for an air mouse on amazon. I have one for the laptop that lives under my TV and its one of the best things ive ever bought. And it only cost like 30 bucks. Usb c rechargeable, single charge lasts for weeks, one side has regular media remote control buttons - some programmable, and the other side is a full keyboard. Only one side works at a time based on which side is pointing up, and to control the cursor you just point at the screen. The movement is so much more accurate than i thought it would be. Oh and it has backlight leds that can be turned on or off and only light up whatever side's buttons are active.
Amazon search is terrible. Air mouse brings up like 50 different things.
I should have said "air mouse remote". Im in canada so the results are different but this is similar to the one i have, and then theres fancier more expensive ones that i cant speak to the value of. Its even cheaper than i remember though so definitely worth trying out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7RKVPYJ?ref=emc_p_m_5_mob_i_atc