Since its release last July, Google’s Chromecast has had a big hand in shaping the rapidly evolving streaming media landscape. The $35 dongle has risen from its roots as a fledgling companion for ...

Download content to your device and cast the file rather than stream videos from the internet. Lower the video quality before casting to reduce the bandwidth required for casting. Enable Optimize ...

You can use your Chromecast device without Wi-Fi, and still cast all of your favorite content to your TV from another device. If you can't connect to Wi-Fi, you can still stream to your Chromecast by ...

(MoneyWatch) By now, you've almost certainly heard of Google's Chromecast, an inexpensive wireless transmitter that connects almost any device to the HDMI port on your television or monitor. Designed ...

Whenever I get my hands on a new device, I’m almost immediately drawn to poking around for its “hidden” features. Those small but often useful capabilities that can really have a surprising impact on ...

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You can connect a Chromecast to your iPhone using the Google Home app. Once you've linked your streaming accounts to the Google Home app, you can control your Chromecast with your iPhone. To connect ...

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Chromecast, the tiny dongle that was supposed to do big things, may not be on track for dominance. According to a new report, usage of the Chromecast has declined overall. Though 6% of households in ...

This article provides instructions on how to optimize your Chromecast, including how to speed up casting and optimize your computer or mobile device for Chromecast use. There are several ways to ...