What do I recommend? Even a used desktop or laptop would be perfect to run Linux and have a TV PC. Cheaper and also just as effective. All hail Windows 11 for making the future brighter on that front too; with Microsoft pushing forced obsolescence!

I had a bunch of parts kicking around. Literally pieced together a PC with an old FX 6300 CPU and an RX 570 for my mom to watch her live news and TubiTV. Works great.