Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

Kerry Wan/ZDNET After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect. Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why you shouldn't wait to do it) USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard feature on most TVs -- and more useful than you might think. Here are five clever ways to make the most of them. 1. Turn your TV into a slideshow or media player Most new TV models come with a pair of USB 2.0 ports, and often a 3.0 port for faster data transfer. Your TV screen is likely bigger than your computer monitor, so why not use it to carousel a gallery of images or play videos? Also: CNET survey shows Americans spend over $1,000 a year on subscriptions, and they're sick of it I attended a family gathering recently ... Read full article.