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Question

How can i connect my pc to my tv and use chromecast

Sep 9, 2014 3:32AM PDT

I want to be able to watch Netflix media on my tv and I have Chromecast plugged into tv but I don't know what else I need. TV and pc are 5 feet from each other.

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Answer
Netflix tells how.
Sep 9, 2014 3:52AM PDT
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/10379

BUT and this is where many blow up. This is not a wireless display of what's on your PC to the TV link. Forget that if you wanted ChromeCast to do that.
Bob
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chromecast + hulu
Oct 31, 2014 11:53AM PDT

I was able to use chromecast until recently. I know how to connect but it does not. I have reinstalled and it still errors out. Is there a conflict between chromecast and upgraded Win 7 OS? Also, since Chrome now wants $5 more for their device, is it different from the one I bought 1-1/2 years ago?

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I've used my Chromecast with 7, 8, other things.
Nov 3, 2014 12:20AM PST

I have yet to find a conflict. However I continue to find networks whose owners are barely into computers, networking and more. For them, they often end up with friends coming over to sort it out (or pay!)
Bob