Chromecast, as you know, allows you to stream your Windows desktop.
 
 

How to Extend your Desktop with Chromecast

I dont think the projector is relevant aside from the fact that it is mounted on the ceiling and thus too far and unfeasible to connect a cable.

Im not sure why thats unclear because thats what my title and post both say. Thanks for this information, but I want to be able to use my Chromecast device to connect it.

These articles are all about projectors but I dont think the projector is relevant or the actual issue, the trouble is that I am looking for a work around to use Chromecast to extend my screen instead of mirroring it – which it currently wont do with Windows Thanks, I am able to connect to my Chromecast using the typical method of sharing my screen from my laptop Chrome browser.

This works excellent for mirroring the screen, but unfortunately I am unable to get it to extend the screen which is what I actually need – a second display. So, I tried a work around to trick Windows into thinking it was connecting to an external display. In the settings menu selecting “try connecting to VGA anyways” when an external display is not detected is supposed to appear in many instructions, but this option is no longer available in Windows Really, Im just looking for a work around to extend my display with Chromecast because Windows does not recognize Chromecast as a display device.

But how does the projector receive the signal if it can’t use a wire, doesn’t have wireless, bluetooth or Chromecast? It would need to have some type of receiver, which has not been mentioned even though I’ve asked repeatedly and demonstrated almost all of the possibilities. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. Hi there, I have followed all manner of previous tutorials to trick windows into thinking I have a physical hdmi attached, but the previous workarounds that used the “try connecting to VGA anyway” function are no longer available on Windows I have the same question 0.

Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Previous Next. Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In the past, you would have needed to download and install a separate extension to use Chromecast.

To do this, click on Chrome in the upper left-hand corner of your screen. Otherwise, click on the button to get updates when given the option. Keep in mind that the sound will still only be audible on your Mac, not on your extended display and sound set-up.

To hear audio on your TV, use a Windows computer. Display extension will come in handy when you are working on something from your laptop or desktop and want to watch, look at, or work on something else on a bigger display like your television. Whatever your needs are for extending your desktop screen—work or pleasure—this is an excellent way to use the Chromecast to your advantage when you need a bigger desktop. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

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