Use your DVRs USB Ports to Power Other Devices

Eric • 4th Apr 2008 • Technology, Tips

Just wanted to write a quick tech-tip…

I have a Moto Q, which is notorious for having a short-lived battery charge time. I have a desk charger at my desk, but when it’s sitting next to me all night long, it’s not charging. Then I wake up in the morning and, if I was using it the night before, the battery is crying for help.

Well, I took the USB cable (which I don’t use) and plugged it into my Tivo. Then I can charge my phone using power via the USB cable from the Tivo.

In the living room, I have a notebook cooling pad under the Tivo, again plugged into the USB port in the back. If they’re there, put them to use!