Recent content by Sim8

Following forced automatic Chromebook updates, the initial issue has returned, but even worse than before. Have tried disabling all (11 out of 12) things which mention "cast" in: chrome://flags But this has not worked at all, and now the Chromebook automatically picks up casting control with...

In Chrome, inputting: chrome://flags And using the specialist page which opens, I have manually disabled 3 things: Connect to Cast devices on all IP addresses Global media controls control Cast start/stop Allow cast device discovery with DIAL protocol ...and then restarted the Chromebook...

Thanks for the quick response despite being away, B. Diddy. I'll have a go and report back here what happens, unless it causes catastrophic failure...

Completely agree, B. Diddy. My wife, who has been Apple all of her life, is twitchy about installing the Google Home app. So I'm going to try: chrome://flags ...which I've never done before. My intent is to disable 3 things: Connect to Cast devices on all IP addresses Global media controls...

Thanks again, B. Diddy - we'll try that. Surely it should be possible, and indeed easy, to completely shut off casting to/from any specific Android device?

Hi folks, Since the last full update a few days ago, my Chromebook (Acer Spin 513) now automatically engages in casts, even though I don't want it to. I've been through every setting available, and I can't get device casting to stop. My wife will be watching stuff completely independently via...

Thanks, @B.Diddy - that's both reassuring and stacks up because almost all the outlets aren't grounded in the building I live in. Vibration is getting worse and happening right now with the Chromebook open as I'm typing this, but now I know what to focus on to remedy the issue. Much appreciated.

Ignore or definitely do something about? Details: Sometimes while on charge, the outer case vibrates at a high frequency. It's most noticeable in the top front corners with the screen closed down. Only started in the last couple of weeks. Have had it for two years with no such issue previously...

Thanks so much for responding. At least now I know it's not a 'normal' thing which everyone else knows and experiences, so I'll start looking into it more seriously. If I establish what it is, I'll report back here so that others can learn from it. I'll do a step-by-step process of possible...

Yes, it seem only ads in apps. Have played video in other ways with the sound muted without any popping or clicking. YouTube via web browser is fine too.

Thanks for moving this to a better place, B. Diddy. No, wired or Bluetooth headphones deaden the sound due to ear coverage. The click/pop seems to come from within the main chassis of the Chromebook. Either behind the screen, or beneath the keyboard. It doesn't occur under any other...

Thanks B. Diddy for this info on Chromebook 'life' and for your direct comments on my post about the old Acer R11 and my upgrade to the Acer 513. Loving the 513, but while muted, mine makes an unhealthy click sound when ads play. When forced video adverts play in apps (especially the glossy...

Thanks for the response and all of the extra info, B. Diddy. It's like you could see into my mind and answer everything I have been considering. Now it's up to 8 years, that's a much more acceptable time frame. Batteries - even the outstanding Acer one - might be struggling by then, and if you...

How rarely people come back and talk about new purchases at the end of their life-cycle. Bought this R11 (CB5-132T) Acer Chromebook 4 years ago. Has done a very good job, and still get full battery life out of it. The stupidity is that Google/Android stopped supporting it in June - I presume it...

Aha! Thanks, hallux, that's the first step forward I've taken in days and I can see a WhatsApp backup file (16th July) with a name (mostly numbers) I've not seen before. You recognised that I've hardly ever used Google Drive, so thanks for pointing me to the Backups. Yep, signing in with the...