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Identify a Device by IP Address on Linux Safely

An IP address is a starting clue, not a complete device identity. Correlate Linux routing and neighbour data with DNS, DHCP or cloud inventory, then use the smallest authorized Nmap probe that answers the remaining question.

Resume Large File Transfers over Unstable SSH

Use `rsync` over SSH as a restartable transfer protocol: keep partial data, rerun the same command after a disconnect, publish only after checksum verification, and avoid exposing a temporary HTTP server.

Fix “No Address Associated with Hostname” on Linux

The error means the resolver could not return a usable address for the requested name and address family. Diagnose the same NSS path the application uses before editing `/etc/hosts`, changing DNS, or flushing caches.

Cast or Stream Windows Media to a Smart TV

A smart TV may support Miracast screen projection, DLNA media playback, Google Cast, or only some of them. This guide helps you identify the right protocol, connect Windows 11 safely, and diagnose the failures that make a visible TV refuse to play a file.

Discover mDNS and DNS-SD Services on Linux

Use mdns-scan for a quick inventory of DNS-SD service types, then use Avahi to resolve actual instances, hosts, ports, and TXT metadata. This guide also explains the multicast boundary and why discovery commonly fails across Wi-Fi isolation, VLANs, containers, and firewalls.

Netflix VPN and Region Errors Explained

A VPN no longer guarantees access to another Netflix catalog, and Netflix may limit a VPN connection to globally licensed titles. This guide explains the network behavior, safe diagnosis, travel and relocation rules, and why old provider-specific instructions should not be trusted.

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