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If you’ve taken a look at the back of your computer monitor or TV lately, you may have noticed there’s a USB port or two alongside the more familiar HDMI—and that in turn might have left you wondering what exactly a USB port is doing on the back of a big screen. Well, these USB ports have more uses than you might think.
Their precise function is going to depend on the make and model of your TV and monitor—and the primary uses tend to differ between the two. However, we can talk generally about how to make use of these ports and some of the options available to you, so you can check on your own specific device to see what’s supported.
The extra ports can charge your devices
This is a big one, because it applies to just about every USB port
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