Why an older Chromecast and Google TV Streamer can accept different media
Compare the receiver model and complete media format before assuming every Cast destination behaves alike.
The journal
The viewing journal — page 32
Practical reading about streaming, devices and the decisions behind a better prepared setup.
Why changing .mkv to .webm does not convert a video
A filename change cannot replace codecs or rebuild a container to satisfy another format’s requirements.
Why equal peak levels can still sound like different volumes
Peak level, perceived programme loudness and listening-room volume describe different parts of the audio experience.
Why garbled guide text needs an encoding check, not a time offset
Broken accented letters and a schedule shifted by an hour are different faults and need different evidence.
Why a VVC specification does not prove your player supports H.266
A published codec standard describes a format; deployed playback support still needs evidence for the device and application.
Why a live rewind bar may not reach the programme’s beginning
A live stream can expose a moving time window without retaining the whole programme as a recording or on-demand item.