Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 features you're not using enough

The USB port may be old tech, but it's still impressively versatile - delivering more handy features than you might expect. Here are a few worth knowing.

After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect.   

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USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard feature on most TVs -- and more useful than you might think. Here are five clever ways to make the most of them.

1. Turn your TV into a slideshow or media player

Most new TV models come ...