Impassioned assisitance

[dab996]

Hi,

I've recently joined like one of the many newbies as a result of the current situation re N3. I have referenced/reviewed/researched to the best of my limited knowledge but although i have a better understanding of whats happened, i am only slightly less confused than i was in knowing what to do now. Therefore, i should be most grateful if you could answer my following questions and please advise if i've missed anything:

1. If understood correctly is the only way currently to watch channels like before thru an internet connection.
2. Is thsi C/S or is there an alternative?
3. If it is C/S do you pay for the service?
4. The info i read is conflicting and could well have more to do with my interpretation but many threads state "f**e tv is a thing of the past* but isn't the alternative just another method?
5. My old kit was the Box PVR is there an equivalent?
6. Most reference the KV A780 as a good box but its not a PVR?
7. If there is no PVR option can i connect my current one and how?
8. What are the risks? and how do you de-risk?

There are some that will say all these questions have been answered. Useful info if you understand but for those of us who aren't blessed with the technical know how will undoubtably fail without the guidance and advice of those that do. I hope to become informed/educated but first i need teaching, so i thank you in advance and hope one day to be a contributor.

[unadkat]

If understood correctly is the only way currently to watch channels like before thru an internet connection.

Correct but its only connected to the Internet for the key exchange.. Which doesnt use hardly any bandwidth.

Is this C/S or is there an alternative?

Its C/S and yes its the alternative

If it is C/S do you pay for the service?

No its Free, Buy the box, flash it, plug it in and scan.

The info i read is conflicting and could well have more to do with my interpretation but many threads state "f**e tv is a thing of the past* but isn't the alternative just another method?

This is the Alternative

My old kit was the Box PVR is there an equivalent?

if memory serves me right I think the Starview combo is a PVR box.. but am sure someone will shed some light on this.

Most reference the KV A780 as a good box but its not a PVR?

Its not a PVR box and its not a HD box either. But yes its a very good box. they have the most stable server so far.

If there is no PVR option can i connect my current one and how?

Dont think you can. I would assume that you could get a DVD recorder and then connect that up and record your programs on there.

What are the risks? and how do you de-risk?

Risks are involved and yes you can get caught. There is a tutorial on here on how to setup a VPN and what equipment is needed etc etc.

There are some that will say all these questions have been answered. Useful info if you understand but for those of us who aren't blessed with the technical know how will undoubtably fail without the guidance and advice of those that do. I hope to become informed/educated but first i need teaching, so i thank you in advance and hope one day to be a contributor.

I would have replied and said '' These questions have been answered before and that you should read such and such sections. But something changed my mind and the paragraph above is what convinced me to answer your questions above.

[Jojo]

Thanks for the above reply, answers a lot of questions in one post.

Cheers.

[tiger56]

most of all will it clear the empty beer cans up after footie?

[unadkat]

Originally Posted by tiger56

most of all will it clear the empty beer cans up after footie?

I havent tested that theory part out yet but am sure it should be able too.

[dab996]

Thank you.

I would have replied and said '' These questions have been answered before and that you should read such and such sections. But something changed my mind and the paragraph above is what convinced me to answer your questions above.[/QUOTE]

I appreciate the frustration of the senior members but there are some want to learn.

The vpn tutorial, are you referring to the one from TheCoder?

Does going vpn provide the security from big brother?

I have read, re-read the thread but to a layman it just adds to the confusion/frustration. Is there a laymans walk through?

Regards dab996

[unadkat]

dab996;554048]Thank you.

I appreciate the frustration of the senior members but there are some want to learn.

The vpn tutorial, are you referring to the one from TheCoder?

Does going vpn provide the security from big brother?

I have read, re-read the thread but to a layman it just adds to the confusion/frustration. Is there a laymans walk through?

Regards dab996

Yes VPN is suppose to keep you safe mate. But its better then using the VM broadband with these boxes.

Coder has posted stuff on VPN and you should take a read on them mate.

I dont know if there is a walk through on this but as I have stated in the PM to you that I dont know anything in regards to how to setup a VPN as I have never done it before.

Follow this Guide: How to setup up a simple VPN