“Can you use your laptop while streaming netflix to your tv? Can you watch movies on your tv and do homework or browse the internet from your laptop without it appearing on the tv?”
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Yes, I do this all the time. For example chromecast will stream just one tab or youtube video but you can certainly switch tabs or work on something else without interrupting playback on your TV
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. You can use other PC functions while streaming.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Simple answer,,, Yes.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Once the movie starts on the TV, you can use your laptop for any use. You can even shut it down.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can stream Netflix and browse the web at the same time without interfering with Netflix playback.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, the Chromecast extension for Chrome allows you to select a specific tab to be cast on the screen, leaving you free to do other things on the computer. Honestly though, I haven't attempted it since the extension first became active as a Beta option, so it was a bit laggy and buggy at that time. Of course, you can cast movies to the TV using smartphones and tablets as well, so that's an guaranteed easier option.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Absolutely! Chromecast works in the background, whichever Chromecast app/site you are using can be minimized while you use other windows.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, using Chrome browser, only the tab that has Netflix open will cast, you only cast one tab at a time, meanwhile you can jump between your other open tabs without interfering playback.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, put your laptop in a mode to extend your desktop and run the netflix app on your tv screen. If it is mirroring your laptop screen, function f2 or function and a F-key with a picture of two boxes on it usually does the trick.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, once you start the movie/show on the chromecast you could turn your laptop off and it will still play. It is only using your laptop as a remote to start streaming and no longer needs it unless you want to pause, stop, rewind, etc the movie. If you are casting via Chrome tab it will only cast that one tab.
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