Your TV is spying on you — here’s how you can stop it

Fun fact: The first Compaq Portable computer shipped in 1983 and cost more than $8,400 in today’s dollars. Wow, times have changed.
Still, your computer is a significant investment, and you want it to perform well for years.
You don’t have to deal with the same issues with your television, but one common question I get is the best method to wipe away fingerprints and dust.
Unfortunately, you have to think about tracking on your TV just like on a computer or phone. Keep reading to find out how you welcomed a spy into your living room — and what you can do about it.
Why are TVs so cheap?
Remember back in the day when a big flat-screen TV was a total luxury item? 
Now, TVs come with a host of bells, whistles and smart features, and you can buy top-of-the-line models for a fraction of the price. What gives?
It’s all about the data. You already know your private information is worth big bucks. One way to stop greedy data brokers is by removing yourself from their people search sites.
Your TV is spying on you — here’s how you can stop it