So you’ve purchased a new streaming player, and you’re eager to pull it out of the box and start downloading your favorite apps. All it takes is plugging the dongle’s power source into your TV’s USB port and getting started, right? After all, it’s a lot more convenient than trying to dedicate precious outlet space to your new streaming player, not to mention trying to reach all the way from your TV to the power strip buried behind your entertainment center.
But there can be major advantages to plugging in your streaming player to a wall outlet or power strip instead of a TV’s USB port — especially if you’ve purchased a high-end device like an NVIDIA Shield or Roku Ultra. Using a traditional outlet to power your new player can actually be crucial for getting the highest performance.
So, why specifically should you think about plugging your streaming device
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