If over the air broadcast tv couldn’t get any more free then this.
You can literally use a paperclip. Just stick it into the coax hole. This is not a joke, just do it. There is no trick. Just uncurl it then stick it in. Seriously go try it.
Edit: This wasn’t meant to be condescending by the way, I was just sharing a cool fact I learned. I’ve tried it myself.
I remember I had a TV when I was younger with a coat hanger in the back
But… but… mom told me not to trust strangers on the internet.
Have an adult help you! Be sure to get your parent’s permission before going online.
Dear god, not Clippy!
Breaking news: some metals conduct electricity
Breaking-er news: The ‘Save Icon’ is actually a floppy disc
Thats sweeping lol. Also likely true but I don’t know enough aboht conductivity to dispute it
It’s fun watching all the zoomers make discoveries on old school shit that we have known for decades. It was a happy moment when I heard my kid upstairs had found out about the “TWANG” sound when you flick those springy doorstop things near the floor.
Don’t hate on this guy, he’s keeping the traditions alive after us old folks. He’ll maybe I can empart in the stupid/genius shit we used to have to do before the internet existed.
Beer me the game when you’re done with it
—His neighbor, probably
“beer”
