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Stopping the smart TV from being used against you. (www.s-config.com)
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[–] RamRabbit@lemmy.world 47 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Sounds like a great item to return to the store for a full refund. Manufactures just love returned products, completely destroys the profit on the next several sales.

[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

unfortunately, the store often eats the cost as a lower-priced open box.

[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 26 points 1 day ago

Then it's on the store to stop carrying bad products.