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Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized.
The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more.
I've been using my USB port to play older media files, especially when the internet is down.
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These days, the 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
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