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

Online streaming services are a drain on the wallet, of course, but they’re also a risk if you care about keeping access to your favorite movies and TV shows. We’re all familiar with the problem of popular titles jumping from service to service — but on top of that, it’s worth remembering that you never actually own anything online, even when you “buy” something from a company like Apple or Google. What you’re really getting is an indefinite license, one that can still be revoked if a vendor goes out of business or loses distribution rights. It’s a sacrifice in the name of convenience.