Anyone using linux? Thinking about turning my garage TV into a computer...

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2TrakR

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Get a chromebook, most have an HDMI output, so you can hook it to your TV and use that as a display if you choose. The rest of the time, you'll still have a full portable computer that you can use unattached to the TV.

Depending on which TV you have, you may find the resolution too low to be useful regardless of device connected.
 
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frnash

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I bought one of these gizmos last year …
Amazon: (click →) https://tinyurl.com/y9xhtjtp:
“Mini PC Fanless Intel Atom Quad Core CPU 4GB DDR/64GB eMMC Windows 10 Mini Desktop Computer HDMI and VGA Port 2.4/5.8G WiFi BT4.1 USB 3.0 Auto Power On Mounting Bracket.”
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Although I have a larger desktop PC and a very good laptop, I bought this as an alternative to a using a traditional (LARGE) desktop PC for use from the ol’ recliner chair. Along with this, all I have chairside are a monitor, a bluetooth speaker, (but wired here), a Logitech M570 trackball and K360 keyboard (both wireless). It’s a fun device and takes up virtually no space — size: ~ 4.75” X 4.75” X 1.07”.
Check out the other similar devices there as well.

I use it for several hours daily when I’m too lazy to move to one of my other PCs. :cool:

If I could do wireless HDMI, I’d try it with my TV.
 
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IMHO49953

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Linux works fine on PC. If you want to invest a bit of effort, there are YOUTUBE's and google results that show you how to download a Linux for free. You do not have to buy anything, unless maybe a thumb drive if you want to have Linux on that. It does take some effort to learn a bit how to do this, but that "technical" effort is in itself an interesting learning experience. I did this and now have Linux on an older Windows 7 PC that was way slow. That older PC now works fine with Linux. Replacing Windows was not that difficult... but does have a bit of learning. If you do not want to tinker at all, than buy the gadgets available.
If you do like to tinker, then look further into Rasberry Pi just on its own- it is a gateway to a world of computing and gadgets...
 
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