Recent content by mtncmpr

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    Unable to set up Chromecast with Windows Vista on my PC?

    If I'm not misunderstanding Doctor Hunt, like him I used an Android device connected to my WiFi network to set it up. Then using my Vista PC (32 bit), I cast using the Chrome browser CC extension. Don't use CC much this way, but it has worked for me each time with no major problems (just a bit...
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    Chromecast: stable device or not?

    I hope I'm incorrect, but the best I can tell Verizon FIOS is still unavailable in most areas. PLEASE tell me I'm wrong! I'm waiting here in NC.
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    Do you need to keep your device on after starting a Chromecast stream?

    Re: How far is the ChromeCast independant?
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    FYI, KitKat update kills Foxfi (apparently) on the Verizon HTC One

    So consensus seems to be with KK, if you use the bluetooth option with pdanet, it should work?
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    Remove item from My Apps ALL list?

    When I go to do this, some apps have the X to delete and others don't. Some of the others are apps that I have downloaded and are not ones that came on the phone. Can't seem to be able to figure out why those apps don't have the X too. Also, I can't long press on any of the apps to...
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    Best Way To Power Down Chromecast?

    I did some more digging by going to Google Support. Apparently, this was a question that had not come up before or at least not often enough for it to be easily answered by the support person I dealt with. After doing some research and consulting with another support person(s?), my support...
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    Best Way To Power Down Chromecast?

    You shouldn't have any problems with leaving the Chromecast on and running. Patrick, Thanks for replying and the link, but problems with leaving the Chromecast on and running is not what I was questioning. The question is; Is there a "proper" way to power down the CC dongle to assure that it...
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    Best Way To Power Down Chromecast?

    New member here. Thanks to all for all the info located on this site. I hope to be able to contribute in the future. I have used different terms for searching this site and the internet, but still haven't found an answer to the following: I've seen lots and lots of info about whether to leave...