It's getting easier to turn your "dumb" TV into something much smarter, all you need is a spare HDMI socket. How to turn your TV into a computerIntelIf you've looked enviously at the multitude of smart televisions hitting the market, then don't worry. it plugs into a spare HDMI socket on the back of a TV (or computer screen) and delivers full PC functionality. Some devices let you stream movies and the internet, while others, like Intel's Compute Stick, can do much more. IN USEHooking up a wireless keyboard/trackpad combo, I connected the Compute Stick to my TV.

Source: Stuff July 27, 2016 20:22 UTC