Your TV's USB port has an invaluable feature you should use during internet outages

Adam Breeden/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: Change these 5 settings on your TV for a quick and easy way to improve its picture quality 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 mu ... Read full article.