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		drdexebtjl 23 hours ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 216M Spy TVs – The LG Smart TV Problem [video] Streaming sticks also collect your data. Roku does ACR unless you opt out.
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lrvick 18 hours ago [–]

Sure but some are just regular computers that run windows, easily converted to Linux.

drdexebtjl 13 hours ago | [–]

Which streaming sticks are regular computers that run Windows?

If you mess with the firmware or try to build your own, you’ll not be able to play the higher quality formats because of DRM software.

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