Grab a Chromecast With Google TV for Just $20
Google’s Chromecast players are some of the most popular (and inexpensive) devices for streaming content on any TV. Now you can get the HD model for $19.98, a savings of 33% from the original MSRP.
Old Chromecasts Make Perfect Digital Picture Frames for Relatives
Bought a new Chromecast or streaming device and have an old Chromecast lying around? Don’t toss it in a drawer and forget about it, turn it into a digital picture frame for yourself or a relative.
Google Launches Its Most Affordable Chromecast Yet
Google TV is present in both streaming sticks and smart TVs these days, but one of the best, more affordable ways to try it out is from Google itself. The Chromecast with Google TV has been available since 2020 in a 4K flavor…
The $40 Chromecast With Google TV Is a Fantastic Deal Today
Google released the Chromecast with Google TV near the end of 2020, serving as a new competitor to the best streaming devices. Now it’s on sale for $40, a savings of $10 from the original price.
How to Wirelessly Mirror Your Android Phone to Your TV
Gathering people around your phone to show off a picture or video can be a pain, but thanks to Android and Chromecast, it doesn’t have to be. We’ll show you how to wirelessly mirror your Android phone or tablet’s screen to a …
How to Hide Date and Location Info on Google Smart Displays and Chromecast
Google Smart Displays and Chromecasts display the dates and location information for Google Photos in Ambient Mode. If this personal information is something you don’t want everyone to be able to see, it can be hidden….
How to Move Music and Videos Between Google Home Devices
Tired of using your phone to transfer music from one Google Home device to another? Worry no more! You can now transfer most media across any device with your voice.
How to Connect Your Android Device to a Projector
Android devices are great, but their small size can sometimes be limiting. When you connect your device to a projector, you can share your screen with others for business or pleasure. Here are a few ways to do it….
How to Check if Your Chromecast Is Still Getting Updates
Google launched the first-generation Chromecast back in 2013, and it’s still getting security updates—but that’s it. As Google confirmed to 9To5Google, this original Chromecast won’t get new features. It may be time to upgr…
How to Use a Chromecast as a Quick Information Dashboard
If you’ve got a Google Chromecast, why not make mornings easier by turning your TV into a dashboard that shows you things like local weather and traffic, news, and even your to-do list?
How to Get Free Movie Rentals and Other Rewards from Your Chromecast or Google Home
Google has done a good job making a name for itself in the hardware game, and I’m not talking about the Pixel phones here—I’m talking about Chromecast and Google Home. Both devices are useful, affordable, and among the best…
How to Stream From VLC to Your Chromecast
VLC’s developers have been working on Chromecast support for some time, and it’s finally available in version 3.0. That means now, you can stream video and audio files from VLC media player on your PC to your Chromecast con…
How to Play Android Games on Your TV with a Chromecast
The Google Chromecast is a fantastic little piece of tech that you can do a surprising amount of stuff with given its relatively low price tag. While there are dedicated games made for Chromecast, you can actually play your …
Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Which One Should You Buy?
Both the Amazon Echo and Google Home have earned their place at the top of the smarthome hierachy, but which one should you buy?
How to Play Multiplayer Party Games on Your Chromecast
So you have a Chromecast. Did you know that you can do more than just stream movies, music, and videos with it? You can also play simple games that were actually designed for use on the Chromecast. We’re not talking about a…
How to Tame Your Chromecast’s Background Data Usage
Google’s Chromecast is an excellent little streaming device that offers an easy and affordable way to get content from the little screen to the big one. The thing is, when you’re not using it, it can use over 15GB of data eve…
So You Just Got a Chromecast. Now What?
So, you just scored a Chromecast. That’s awesome! But you can do a lot more than just watch Netflix or YouTube on that bad boy—there’s actually a load of cool stuff under its tiny hood.
How to Remove Chromecast’s Network-Wide Android Notifications
In an effort to unify all devices on the same network, Google added a feature to the Google Home app (formerly called “Chromecast”). Now, if someone is playing something on a Chromecast in your home, it’ll show a notif…
How to Improve Video Quality When Casting a Tab to Your Chromecast
A new feature in Chrome radically improves the quality of video casted from the browser to your Chromecast—but only if you toggle a hidden setting on.
How to Set Up Your New Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to stream just about anything on your TV. Here’s how to set it up.
How to Use Ethernet with Your Chromecast for Fast and Reliable Streaming
The Chromecast is a pretty awesome little streaming device, but if you have cruddy Wi-Fi (or no Wi-Fi at all), you’re going to have a really bad experience. Thankfully, it’s trivially easy to add Ethernet support to the other…
Mirror Your Computer’s Screen on Your TV With Google’s Chromecast
Want to put your computer’s screen on your TV? You could hook it up with an HDMI cable, but then your computer’s placement depends upon the length of the cable. With Google’s Chromecast, however, you can mirror any bro…
Which Chromecast Should I Buy (and Should I Upgrade My Old One)?
The Chromecast has been out long enough to have several generations of hardware. But what’s the difference between them, and should you upgrade to the newer versions?
How to Watch Local Video Files on Your Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast works well for streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix, and other online services. But there isn’t an obvious way to stream local video files from your computer to your TV via the Chromecast….
How To Cast Videos from Plex Media Server to Your Chromecast
If you’re looking for a frictionless way to to get your movies and TV shows from your PC to your HDTV, Plex Media Center + Chromecast is the most elegant and hassle-free way to get the job done.
