windsong

I just found this article that indicates ExpatShield also works on a Mac; however, when I got o expatshield.com, I can't find the Mac download.

http://www.marketwire.com/press-rele...ld-1341293.htm

ldyinlv

I guess I will just have to drive at about 25 miles per hour... You think that will make people mad at me?? (innocent look)

Beedubya

I didn't say they were THAT polite LOL!!

ldyinlv

LOL..

Beedubya

I knew it was not for macs (and knew you had one) as it says on the start page XP and Vista. But I thought you said you were putting it on your PC which is why I wrote the whole blimmin' post out LOL!!

ldyinlv

I am downloading it now BEE, it seems to have frozen tho so may have to start over...drat!!

windsong

I just found Hotspot Shield for the Mac and managed to instal it. It doesn't say how to use it, though.

What's the address of the BBC and ITV players so I can try it out?

ldyinlv

I do tend to actually have a bit of a lead foot when I drive, so I am gonna have to slow it down..lol

windsong

Well, I was going, too, but I thought I'd have one last try to find the Mac version - and then I came across HotspotShield, which I think you also mentioned to me. I couldn't get that to work before either but this time I actually managed to download and install it

Beedubya

I haven't heard of HotspotShield. I did have a paid one called Identity Cloaker but the connection was a bit hit and miss, but I didn't mind as it was the first time in all these years I was able to get UK telly, however the Expat Shield is FANTASTIC connection wise. I have never not been able to watch a programme on ITV iPlayer or BBC iPlayer.

Beedubya

Trotty True

Karim over on The Rovers Return has just done a fab job with his pics of Chester, don't look if you will get upset.

DDL

Yes, this is correct.

And for the record, even though I've been driving (in the US) for years, I'm going to book lessons from a local instructor who specialises in teaching Americans how to drive in the UK.

FWIW, the practical test has recently become even more involved. Besides the normal driving time/exercises with the instructor, you are also now required to drive for about 20-minutes of "independent driving", i.e., the instructor says something like, "Okay, Denise, you will now drive to Shepperton" and you have to know how to follow the signs to the destination he gives you - the course will take your through roundabouts, turns, twists, etc.

I might mention that there is an excellent - and I do mean excellent - CD-ROM that covers the theory and practical UK driving test. What I particularly like about the practical test portion is that they put a camera in the car and you actually "ride along" with the instructor/pupil and see what types of questions are asked, etc.

Whether you are in the US or the UK, if you are going to be taking the UK driving test once you're here, I highly recommend this. Available for purchase here: http://amzn.to/et4B19 (from UK)

Here's the description from Amazon:

• Practise every OFFICIAL Theory Test question that you could be asked in your Theory Test, valid until September 2011 (suitable for learner car drivers, motorcyclists and ADI’s in Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
• Sit unlimited random mock tests that accurately simulate the OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test
• Practise interactive case study questions covering all 14 DSA topics
• Learn on the Go - Practise OFFICIAL DSA Theory Test questions on the move using your mobile phone, iPod or other MP3 compatible device
• Practise HUNDREDS of interactive hazard perception test simulation video clips
• Includes the OFFICIAL DSA Hazard Perception sample clips and Introduction video
• Over 50 completely up to date video tutorials showing you how to reach Practical Test pass standard
• Unsure of how the new Independent Driving part of the Practical Test will work? Watch a full mock driving test from inside the car, and find out exactly what the examiner is looking for <---This was brilliant
• Access all the OFFICIAL DSA Show Me, Tell Me test questions and expert answers, plus additional step-by-step video tutorials
• Includes the latest digital edition of The Highway Code

DDL

Coolio, Cheers! I really think that would be perfect for an American expat living in the UK!

ldyinlv

I really never understood why cars didnt come that way anyway..

DDL

With all the speed cameras over here, you can't afford to drive with a lead foot.