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PatMcrotch

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  1. Finally received the Chromecast through Lazada. It was shipped from Singapore, shipping included for 1600 baht. Plugged it in t the TV and it upgraded itself first and then went though the setup step by step. Very easy, elegant really. I downloaded the extension that the Chrome browser uses to Chromecast and pulled up Youtube and...it worked, perfectly. Then I downloaded and installed Plex Media server. I showed Plex where my downloads were, fired up a Daily Show episode and that worked perfectly. So, I originally asked how do you stream video over wifi? Chromecast is inexpensive and works well. There are other features that I haven't got into yet. VLC should have their app working soon which will probably be easier than Plex but it's not an issue.
     
    One thing is that the picture on the computer is ahead (synch wise) of the TV. That doesn't effect anything and you can be browsing the internet in another tab while the video is streaming to the TV. Sound is only on the TV. 
     
    Thanks for all the additional info and suggestions. I plan on getting another Chromecast when I'm in the US next month for another TV. It's less expensive there, like $35. 


    I thought you would be happy with it. The best Aud$50 I ever spent was my first chrome cast..then I bought more for around the house...lol

    Netflix works awesome with it ....just needs a bit of setting up if you are outside the usa .
  2. Any news on who made the stool today?

    i make a stool most days but suspect that is not what you are asking. seems your thread has died an ignoble death. shame.

    Any updates on the GOM?

    Will be in BKK soon and want to get a pic with him. Have you been there lately?

    Given the age of the the thread I am not sure whether it is worth the trip.

  3. Cannot be bothered with multiple devices, I just use the Kindle app on Android. Setting the background color to sepia background with Android auto screen brightness works for my eyes day or night. Can get all the mobi books I want searching the net.

    The problem is you can't read a tablet screen in direct sunlight. The kindle reads just like ink on paper. I like to sit out in the sun and have a good read :-)

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