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Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 clever ways I use mine


It's actually surprisingly useful.

But if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of color accuracy and resolution for more real estate on, say, a 55-inch TV screen, you can employ a Bluetooth adapter to connect wireless peripherals like a mouse or keyboard. The downside is that most TV USB ports are designed for data transfer and powering low-energy devices, so they don't pull a lot of juice. Manufacturers often introduce upgraded features and functionality, improved performance, and bug fixes with the occasional update, and you can download the latest software through dedicated support pages.

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