Setting up Chromecast on a Windows 8 device is similar to how you would set up with a Windows XP or Windows 7 Machine.
1) First, you need to ensure you have a WiFi enabled PC or Laptop. If you don’t, you can purchase one similar to the one below to enable WiFi.
2) Next, ensure you have Google Chrome web browser installed on your PC.…
Rejoice Apple fans! Apparently, Google didn’t leave iOS users out in the dust when Chromecast was launched. Apparently, the Chromecast app was in development and Apple today allowed publishing of it’s very own app. This will allow casting from Chrome browser on iOS devices. To download, click on the below link:
GMapper14 from Lifehacker.com figured out a way to use Chromecast on the Kindle Fire! Below are the instructions.
After several comments that Amazon Prime blocked Chromecast, I digged into it a bit more and found out that this may be due to Microsoft Silverlight. If you do not have it installed, select ‘Flash Player’ and it will still work. Here are some snapshots.
My PC doesn’t have Silverlight installed so instead of installing the plugin, I selected Adobe Flash player.…
Chromecast has proven to be a nice little device that can make most devices into a home theater PC. The only exception – it must have wireless capability. If you have an older model PC and by older meaning it doesn’t have a built in wireless card.
My main office PC which is a Dell Vostro does not have WiFi built in.…
Whoa! umer936 at xda-developers.com found a way to unleash extra settings on your Google Chrome browser for your Chromecast. Beware, if you do not know what you are doing, DON’T TAMPER WITH IT!
You can open this by going to ‘options’ under Google Cast extension then right click on ‘Inspect Element’ and uncheck ‘display:none’.
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We here at Chromecastchat.com put together a chart comparing the Chromecast, Apple TV, and Roku 3. All are great devices and none shouts as a distinct winner. We really have high hopes for the future of Chromecast and what Google has in plan.
| Chromecast | Apple TV | Roku 3 | ||
| Price | $35 | $99 | $99 | |
| Quality | 1080P | 1080P | 1080P | |
| Content | Netflix, Google Play Store, Youtube, Cast from Chrome browser. |
Today, Google abruptly ended their 3 month free Netflix promo. It appears even the great minds of Google under estimated the popularity of their Chromecast device. But if you were one of the lucky ones who purchased a Chromecast early on July 24th. Early as in immediately after the announcement, you may be able to get your promo.
If you bought it at an online retailer, you will obtain an e-mail with a 3 month promo code which you can enter it at http://netflix.com/chromecast.…
Here is my unboxing of the Google Chromecast!
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Setting up the Google Chromecast is extremely easy.
