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Can anyone recommend a privacy respecting 4K streaming device? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I have a 4K 120Hz TV that I have blocked from internet access on my router (because it is spyware with no way to turn off the built in microphone) and I have a desktop that supports 4K but I don't want to run my desktop into the ground streaming on it all the time.

I'd like one that isn't American I guess if that really matters (seems like it kind of does) but I noticed options are limited unless you want to spend $600 on a mini PC which I don't.

I'd like to spend like $200 max if possible for this if possible.

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[–] 1 point 7 months ago

I don't know, I've never tried.

For a ~$200 streaming box, that respects privacy, does 4K, AND does torrenting, you're basically looking at a Linux PC. Those come in many flavours; you can even start with a Raspberry Pi. I'm not sure about "ten foot interfaces" though; that is, interfaces that can be used with a remote from your couch. That said, they make remote-sized keyboards with track pads, and I'm sure you can do just about anything with Linux.

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