It’s hooked to a Mac, so most likely on Thunderbolt which would allow it internet access with the video feed. So it’s possible they didn’t have a choice. (This isn’t limited to Mac though)
Comment on LG monitor asking about ad tracking preferences
Aeri@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Why on earth have you let your monitor access the internet
Xatolos@reddthat.com 2 days ago
SouthFresh@lemmy.ml 2 days ago
So now we just need a MAC filter with a wild card at the firewall?
No more LG products in this house.
pastermil@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
That’s fucked up…
Emerald@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Do they make thunderbolt cables that support only video, but not network access?
Xatolos@reddthat.com 2 days ago
Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter and then an HDMI cable would do that, but more things to add.
barsquid@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Why on earth buy a “smart” monitor. It is a computer. There is a smart device attached by definition.