Is your TV sluggish? How to update its firmware via USB stick to speed it up

Getty Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I'm focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install updates over Wi-Fi -- as long as they're connected to the internet and the automatic update feature is enabled. To confirm this, you can usually find a "Check for Updates" option in the TV's settings menu. Also: You should probably clear your TV cache right now (and why it makes such a big difference) But if your TV has an unstable Wi-Fi connection -- or you simply prefer a manual approach -- the following is a walkthrough of how to use a USB drive to do the job. 1. Identify your TV's model number Start by finding your TV's specific model number. It's usually on a sticker or label o ... Read full article.