HandyPAF Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Quote Windows 10 has a lot of features that people have no idea exist, and it’s really hard to keep up with all of them. It seems like every week I learn something new about my operating system, and most of the time the things I learn are actually quite impressive. For example, did you know that Windows 10 has a “Cast to Device” feature? It’s easy to overlook, and there haven’t been many announcements about it so don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it. Long story short, it lets you wirelessly stream audio and/or video files to a nearby device. If this sounds similar to something like the Chromecast, then you’ve got the right idea. What’s nice about this feature is that it requires no third-party software. In fact, all you need is a DLNA-compatible device to receive the cast. How do you use this feature? Browse to any media file, right-click on it, and select the Cast to Device submenu. You should see a list of devices on your network that can receive the cast. Simply select one and the cast should work without any issues. Once casted, a minimal media player will pop up that lets you Play, Pause, Stop, change volume, etc. You can also add or remove media files to change up the playlist however you want. If you have the latest version of Microsoft Edge, you can also cast currently-playing media right from within the browser. I did this to cast a livestream video of the 2016 Iowa Caucuses onto my smart TV. It’s quite useful. Give it a try! Source: MakeUseOf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paquini Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Yes but i hava a chromecast and I'd like Windows can cast to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I finally found a use for Windows 10. Load a laptop with 10 and some of the latest pirated movies, take it to your local coffee house and stream it to all the customers free of charge. The next great thing in sharing pirated data and it is secure, the MPAA and RIAA can't listen in. And with a little thought I could rig an antenna up that would allow me to bounce the signal all around my neighborhood, it would be the modern version of a drive-in theatre. Just drive to the neighborhood with the movie you want to see and setup your 17inch laptop in your car and watch for free. I already have laptop mounts in all my vehicles with external antennas and hooked into the radio stereo system. Someone could even setup a snack stand. Windows 10 could become the official operating system of audio/video pirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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