My Wi-Fi went out, but a forgotten TV feature kept me entertained for hours

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• 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.

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…