{
  "id": 5793084,
  "title": "My old monitor was collecting dust, so I turned it into a capable smart TV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/my-old-monitor-was-collecting-dust-so-i-turned-it-into-a-capable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/my-old-monitor-was-collecting-dust-so-i-turned-it-into-a-capable-smart-tv/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a creative move to repurpose old technology, a user shared their experience of transforming their 32-inch Benq EW3280U 4K HDR monitor into a functional smart TV. The decision came about after the user upgraded to a 24-inch LG UltraGear 27GP950 monitor, which supported 4K and 120Hz capabilities, leaving their original monitor to gather dust in a crawlspace. By repurposing their existing monitor, the user was able to save money on purchasing a new TV and create a capable bedroom display for their bedroom.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}