Check hotel Wi-Fi authentication before relying on a streaming device
A device joining the radio network and completing a venue’s browser sign-in are separate requirements; supported workflows differ by product.
The journal
The viewing journal — page 38
Practical reading about streaming, devices and the decisions behind a better prepared setup.
Why DNS SERVFAIL is different from a name-does-not-exist answer
Retain the actual DNS result; a failure to complete resolution is not the same statement as a name error.
Why a resumed download must match the original file version
Partial retrieval needs to avoid combining bytes from different versions; a fresh complete transfer can be a deliberate response to a changed resource.
Why styled subtitles can look different in two players
The subtitle script, attached fonts and rendering support all contribute to the result; matching words do not guarantee matching layout.
Why a subtitle font setting may not change an image-based track
A bitmap subtitle contains rendered pictures; it does not necessarily respond to the same text-font controls as a text track.
Why updating Kodi and updating an add-on are separate tasks
Record the application version and relevant add-on version independently; one update does not prove the other component changed.