jewseboy

Watching UK TV etc.. is fine but be careful if you are down loading any movies/TV shows etc.... HMA will not protect you....

http://invisibler.com/lulzsec-and-hidemyass/

ononno

I keep reading these posts with terribly complicated methods that terrify technophobes like myself. I wonder what I'm doing wrong because I manage to obtain as much UK TV as anyone could possibly stomach without any cost or complicated equipment. From filmon I can record any programme I want to see and plug a dongle into my TV; from ITV player via expat shield can stream anything via an HDMI cable into the TV; and via a torrent site download anything onto a dongle and plug same into TV. Job done. In many cases thanks to duffer.
by by dicette l'inglese,
'o nonno

duffer

Hello, I am very happy with the Sabai. I previously had a bog standard modem flashed with DD-WRT but what you get with Sabai is ease of use. Installing your VPN is a doddle and selecting which device uses the VPN or local IP is equally simple. AFAIK, you cannot buy just the OS but the complete router flashed with their OS. This was not an option when I got mine. I also had to pay around 30 Euro in duty when I received it. On top of this you need the VPN service so I am not sure how this affects your decision. It is a lot more expensive than flashing a modem with DD-WRT yourself and using a DNS hosting service. However I much prefer a VPN service than a smart DNS. I don't see what advantages it has over a VPN when the prices are more or less the same.

You're not doing anything wrong O'Nonno!! You've got a good setup and you're happy with it and that is what counts isn't it?

With my modem, I have a setup that is the same as if I were in the UK but with added security via the VPN. Anyone that uses a torrent without a VPN is asking for trouble and Expat Shield is something that I will never install on my PC or mac, it's bloatware .

linseed oil

?? for oh nonno we watch English telly thourgh film on and don't pay at the moment is there any benefit by paying oh wise one

tim440

I might do that. Still thinking about the Sabai option as it would allow me to choose where to route stuff. Your idea is cheaper though, which appeals.

Mitzyboy

What lead you to the conclusion that I use it for that!

tim440

I think I might get the Asus router. At least that way I'll have the option of installing the Sabai OS (they do let you buy it now, but don't exactly shout about it on their site). I think in the long run, it's going to give me more flexibility than other options.

Thanks for your reply.


My computer is nowhere near the tv, so need to find another way to stream stuff. I use torrents too, but prefer to be able to stream where possible.

Think I quite like fiddling about setting these things up as well!

Mitzyboy

A samsung link or many Smart TV's will allow you to link wirelessly to your PC or tablet, allowing you to mirror what is on the PC or tablet on your TV screen

tim440

That's an option, but not a cheap one, is it?

Hopefully the Chromecast will get released in Europe soon with improved mirroring. There's possibility that it's something that will be coming to the Raspberry Pi as well.

Mitzyboy

Well ... only if someone is thinking of buying a new TV I guess. Its worth thinking about getting a Smart TV when upgrading though, they do an awful lot that's useful (and a lot that completely isn't!)

Domino

considered using d-link or tp-link wifi modules plugged into the mains ??
they give you the wifi option and/or plug in internet at sub-€100 for a pair.