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Google finally pushes out full Chromecast fix for users who factory reset — here’s what to do
Google Chromecast users rejoice, there’s finally a way to get one of the best streaming devices back up and running, particularly for those who factory reset their model. The issues first cropped up several weeks ago, with users of 2nd generation Chromecast and assorted audio products incapable of authenticating their devices when trying to connect. Many users were plagued by…
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Why You Might Want to Avoid the Latest Chromecast Update
Chromecast as a brand has been going through it. Second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio have been plagued with a strange glitch that essentially leaves these devices unusable. Users are not happy. Google, for their part, has advised not to factory reset the devices as a workaround, saying that the company is working on an official fix. In the meantime, Google…
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Why You Shouldn’t ‘Fix’ Your Older Chromecast With a Factory Reset, According to Google
A mysterious bug is affecting numerous older Chromecast devices, as per a lengthy thread on Reddit—specifically, the second-generation Chromecast and the Chromecast Audio, which both launched in September 2015. If you’ve been affected, hold off on trying a factory reset of your device. The bug has started appearing over the last 24 hours, rendering affected devices pretty much unusable. One…
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How to use NordVPN on Chromecast for secure streaming
There are a couple of streaming-specific benefits to using a VPN. They help prevent your internet service provider from throttling streaming services, allowing you to get the download speeds you pay for. It’s even possible to spoof your location and gain access to streaming services that aren’t normally accessible in your current location. As you might expect, that’s useful for…
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You can save $10 on Google’s 4K-ready Chromecast before it’s gone for good
If you aren’t already set up with a capable streamer to enjoy it all, the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store for $39.99 ($10 off), which is less than $2 shy of its all-time low. There’s a bit of urgency here, too, because we may be in the final proverbial…
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