It's a Dell XPS - it doesn't have a HDMI port (oddly, the cheap one does). I don't want to spend the coin to get conducive cables or a dock - I prefer paying my mortgage, utilities and grocery bills, and making sure the dog has her kibble and treats. If I could use something I already have, maybe. Of course, then, I'd also have set up a place for me to be able to sit close enough to the TV since I've never seen a cable that would stretch to my sofa.
My method takes a few minutes, but it works. I store all of the most recent DLs for the games I play on the external anyway. Moving it before or after unpacking doesn't take me any additional time - just changes the order of that element. I also move the played game folders to the external to have as a back up until I replace it with the updated play. I'm used to it and haven't had any issues.