Your TV's USB port has an invaluable feature that makes internet outages more bearable

Kerry Wan/ZDNET These days, internet and Wi-Fi connectivity seem to be virtually ubiquitous. In the US, at least, there is a societal expectation that you can connect your devices to the web wherever you go. After all, connectivity is essential for many devices to function. But sometimes that connectivity fails -- and what can you do if you want to watch TV without the internet? Here's what you can do: use a USB flash drive. Also: The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why professionals do the same Most modern smart TVs have built-in media players that read content from USB devices. The range of benefits for using a USB drive is abundant. You can play your selected media files without streaming or connecting with multiple devices. Using a drive is cost-effective; you can store a large library of content on a USB stick and avoid monthly streaming subscriptionsn. And you have increased flexibility because you can use the USB stick to play content on pretty much any TV ... Read full article.