Streaming devices, such as Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts, collect personal data for various purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.

Just because a device is old doesn't mean it's ready to give up the fight. Even if you've decided to upgrade something like your Google Chromecast because you found a better alternative, that's no ...

Google Chromecast allows you to stream movies, music, and videos directly from your phone or computer to your TV. For it to work properly, it must be connected to a stable WiFi network. Setting up ...

Select the existing network and then choose Forget network at the bottom. Return to the list of networks and follow the on-screen steps to pick a new Wi-Fi network. This article explains how to ...

Your Google Chromecast was one of the best investments you ever made, and it's still one of your most frequently used streaming devices. It's always been a quick and easy way to cast app content from ...

Yes! You can definitely rename your Chromecast. Wouldn't it be annoying if you couldn't? You'd be stuck with whatever room you set it up in first or with typos. Luckily, that's not the case. You can ...

The late, great $30 Chromecast is no more. After hanging on as an option at Google's online store for months after the introduction of the pricier Google TV streaming box, it's gone to the great ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...