How to Install NymphCast on Elementary OS Latest

Introduction

NymphCast is a software application that allows you to cast media files from your computer to various devices such as Chromecast, DLNA-compatible devices, AirPlay speakers, and more. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing NymphCast on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you can install NymphCast, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Add NymphCast Repository

The first step to install NymphCast is to add its repository to your system. You can do this by running the following commands in your terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nyankosoftware/nymphcast

Step 2: Install NymphCast

After adding the repository, you can install NymphCast by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt install nymphcast

This command will download and install the NymphCast package along with all its dependencies.

Step 3: Start NymphCast

Once NymphCast is installed, you can start it by typing the following command in your terminal:

nymphcast

This will launch the NymphCast server. You can now cast media files from your computer to other devices by using the NymphCast client.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install NymphCast on Elementary OS Latest by adding its repository and installing it using the apt package manager. After installation, you can start the NymphCast server and start casting media files from your computer to various devices.

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