The USB port on the back of your router has a lot of uses you might not consider at first. Try these to put it to good use.

We show you a hidden function of the USB port on the back of your TV that technicians keep secret. By connecting a USB cable from your phone charger to your TV’s USB port and downloading a special app from Infotec Tutorials, we demonstrate how to transform your old TV into a Smart TV with a brand new system that you can control directly from your phone.#TVHack #SmartTV #HiddenFeature #TechTrick #USBPort TechTutorial OldTVUpgrade PhoneControl TechSecret DIYTech

Modern smart TVs have USB ports that are easy to forget about, but what most people don’t know is that these USB ports are actually very useful and offer a range of possible functions. #TV #USB #USBPort Voiceover By: Tim Bensch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Engadget Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engadget Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engadget Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@engadget The Engadget Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2 More about Engadget Audio: https://www.engadget.com/podcasts/ Visit Official Engadget Website http://www.engadget.com Read Full Article: https://www.engadget.com/2185986/heres-what-you-should-and-shouldnt-plug-into-a-tv-usb-port/

When it works, the same port quietly removes several daily network headaches.

You've probably never seen a purple USB connector -- if you're an American. So why are some USB ports and connectors purple, and why don't you see them in the US? #USB #USBPort #USBC Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Engadget Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engadget Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engadget Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@engadget The Engadget Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2 More about Engadget Audio: https://www.engadget.com/podcasts/ Read more: https://www.engadget.com/2190885/why-some-usb-ports-are-purple-and-why-they-re-rarely-sold-in-the-us/

Different USB port colors denote different functionality. Red, yellow, and orange ports are always on, but some other ports can be converted to always-on, too.

While blue USB ports support data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, red USB ports can often go up to 10Gbps or even 20Gbps, depending on the specification.

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If your car's USB port isn't working with your phone, it could be because you're using the wrong cable or haven't adjusted the settings, amongst other things.