Depending on what you're looking for, you might just want a computer monitor. Those are essentially "dumb TVs" without Internet connectivity or an operating system, and they have HDMI connections, so there you go.
You can also look into commercial TVs, although more and more of those are "smart" these days. Even if they're smart, and they tend to be a bit more pricy, they aren't preloaded with crapware and usually have excellent warranties. So that's another option.
Seriously, I envy you guys. Every time I try to use Plasma, I end up spending all my time tweaking the desktop, and by the time I'm done, I realize I've just recreated the Gnome workflow...
Safely? Make a backup on an external drive. That's at least safe-ish. Not trying to be flippant, this is just the only way I know that would qualify as "safe".
Who in the world would like that many options.
KDE fans?
Awww, Plasma fans, you know I'm playin'.
True. Also, folks with cancer tend to lose weight, so cancer needs to be discussed as a practical weight loss solution.
/s, for anyone who can't tell I'm being an asshole.
Back when I was living alone in Arizona, this is pretty close to how I got both my cats.
Sorry, the whips? I don't know enough about NASCAR to get that joke, maybe.
So... The current administration should, what, put a hit out on him?
Jesus Wept.
Bernie say Vote Biden because Orange Man dangerous. Bernie say it to dangerous to fuck around.
That summary was shorter than essays I turned in in 5th grade. Take one minute out of your life, or just don't bother. FFS.
Okay. As a moral standpoint, I understand that. Hell, I support it.
But from a pragmatic standpoint... what good does that do?
Whether they're online or not, if they're preloaded with crapware they're preloaded with crapware, and they're still technically "smart". If you're trying to avoid dealing with those smart UIs, then they're still a problem.