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ZDNET's key takeaways
Quick settings changes can noticeably improve your smart TV experience.
Basic maintenance keeps smart TVs fast and more secure.
Privacy controls let you reduce data collection with minimal trade-offs.
TVs are no longer just displays that you connect to a cable box or streaming device to make them smarter.
Also: 21 hidden Netflix settings and secret codes everyone should know
They're full-fledged computers now, complete with operating systems, app stores, background services, and internet connections. As a result, they come with a ton of hidden settings, permissions, and features that most people never know about or use.
It's unfortunate, really, because over the years I have learned that a little tweaking can dramatically improve a TV's quality, performance, privacy, and even security.
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