Chromecast - Casting your entire screen from a PC

During our Monday class I was asked if you can show a presentation on the screen using Chromecast.

The answer is yes and you can do much more as well.  Share a spreadsheet or document or just demo any Winodws application.  You do this by letting Google Chrome cast your entire screen, not just the browser window.

As promised, I am posting instructions on how to cast your entire screen from your PC to the Chromecast connected to your TV.

First, you have to launch Google Chrome.  If you don't see the Chromecast Extension Icon on the top right of the Chrome browser
This is what it looks like: If is is not there then:


 You must get the "Google Cast" extension by clicking on the 3 Bars Icon at the top right corner.

Select "Settings."  then click on "Extensions" and "Get more extensions" at the bottom of the screen. You will now have to search for "Google Cast" and install it.  You will see it downloading on the bottom left of the browser window.  When it completes the download double click on it and let it install.  You should now see the Chromecast icon in the top right corner of the Google Chrome browser.

Once the Casting Icon is there you can cast your entire PC screen, not just your browser.  Casting the Entire screen is a little tricky and not that obvious.

1.  Click on the Chromecast Icon and select the almost invisible "+" sign

2.  Now choose "Cast screen/window (experimental)"  

Now minimize your browser and run any application you like.