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How I use my TV's USB port to make my own personal streaming service

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You never actually own anything online, even when you "buy" something from a company like Apple or Google .

" Ripping " means copying video off a disc and onto your PC.

Even a single 1080p movie can consume a couple of gigabytes, and 4 K movies will devour upwards of 4 GB .

If your TV doesn't have a 3.0 port, you may be better off connecting a drive to a third -party media streamer.

Some TVs ship with preloaded apps for playing USB media can be cumbersome to use.

Some apps, like Plex , rely on a client-server system, which means you'll need a computer or network-attached storage.

If your TV doesn't seem to offer compatible apps, it's time to turn to an add-on media streamer with a USB port.

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