I access BBC iPlayer through My Private Network and it works absolutely perfectly. Some time ago (I think maybe 12/18 months or so ?), some kind soul explained on this forum how to extend the viewing time by renaming the downloaded file. Can anyon
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Sadly, it looks like some people will again be struggling to get here and/or go back for the bank holiday weekend coming up next week, hopefully a lot of rescheduling can be undertaken? As a point of interest, the following website shows the lack
Tue, 05/24/2011 - 08:15
I don't know if it is me (or my computer !) but .....................every now and then, it is like this forum goes to sleep. I was only thinking the other week how fantastically useful the forum is for getting and donating information, research,
Sun, 05/08/2011 - 06:06
Sorry..............does anybody know an Indian Restaurant in Macerata area ?S
Wed, 05/04/2011 - 15:18
For those who can't get to see the wedding on Friday, this link might help........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug S
Wed, 04/27/2011 - 03:55
Prior to buying our little bit of Italy, I insisted on having a certificate of habitation fully signed and sealed. Does this have to be renewed at any point or is it only if I sell sometime in the future? S
Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:25
I don't dislike the lizards that bask in the sun and race around (and seem to bite each others tails?) the garden and rockery that we have.................but, this year we seem to have LOADS more than previ
Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:22
Does anyone know the tree here in Italy called ............(I think!)...............'amoro'............OR 'umbrello'? We have one tree that sprouts like a 'good-un', there are others around here in Le Marche, but every year they are SEV
Mon, 04/18/2011 - 08:55
Apologies for the nature of this subject ! Having a great time here in Le Marche, but one thing that has me stumped is what I can only imagine is some sort of 'poop' (for want of a better word). VERY regularly(maybe weekly), we can be sitting on t
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 07:43
Can anybody confirm that as of January 1st 2011, it will be actually illegal for shops to provide plastic bags for you to carry your shopping home? Thanks in advance, S
Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:47
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Does anyone know what the 1,000 Euro cash transaction limit means ? S
A point here................when does an italian car need it's first 'MOT', is it AFTER it is 4 years old ? S
We usually do a direct line stopping in Colmar (Beautiful) and maybe Como, but ..............we head to the east coast. One things for sure lots of people do the journey so there'll be no shortage of help. S
A powerful jet, aimed from 3 metres away should do it. Or, even better, get the professionals in. S
Hi karenr, Why do I doubt it will work ? I have a very good friend here locally and between us we have been trying all sorts of products from freesat and others. We (in Penna San Giovanni) here are on the very edge of the satellite footprint and therefore connectivity is almost certain to be 'flakey'. (We can see the Astra satellite easily on an iPhone and Sky is no probs). It would be great if 'they(tooway)' could undertake a proving exercise (for free!), if it did work, I would think that they would get a lot of takers ! I live on the side of a hill looking due south towards Smerillo and Monte San Martino, all of the villages around me are 200 metres above me. My dish (the size of a plate from Fidoka), has DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT to both a Fidoka(at Monte San Martino) and a Getby(Smerillo) antennae so I guess I'm lucky? I have (realistically) a 99% connectivity to 4mb. Another friend has an almost identical setup to me with Getby (6mb), BUT he does not have direct line of sight to the antenna, so he has a shared connection (with other properties nearby), therefore he has only a share of the 6mb. He is connected via a receiving dish(pointing to the Getby antenna) on a neighbouring property which is then bounced around the other 3/4 properties using it. So, although he has not got line of sight to the antenna, he still gets a decent 'bounced' connection. (if that makes sense!) I'm surprised that Getby gave you the thumbs down..................pop along to Fidoka on the SP78 and try there, they MIGHT just do it ? Good luck ! S
I had a look at the 'tooway' product and it 'seems' good but I think expensive. BUT.................if it works well where you are in Italy (which I STRONGLY doubt) then it will be worth it if there is no other solution. The Internet nowadays is a 'must have' product, and I think the future is full streaming TV access via the Internet instead of the current range of Sky products. The problem with 'tooway' and others, they are totally unproven here in Italy to my knowledge. Maybe a supplier would like to take up a free trial over here (ha !!). Here in Penna San Giovanni, there are at least two suppliers of very stable wireless connectivity (Fidoka & Getby), are there no similar in 'your' area? S
Aaaaah right, I didn't realise that the Tessera Sanitaria was 'the' one; I'll sort out the extra bits. We'll be driving so we don't expect to lose luggage etc, Cheers, S
I almost sent you a pm on this as I KNEW that you would be able to help, but thought that the Forum (and possibly the gardening section) would be a more visible option for others, Thanks a lot............I'll be 'busy' for the next few days .....
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Lakeside, Thanks for the clarification, I KNOW that no misinformation was intended, I just had this recollection that 'they' had a get out clause. I have to say that I don't even know wether I have this extension ! I think I'll spend next years premium on wine/beer/prosecco ?!!? Ha! S
I'm intrigued Lakeside,............. my Intasure policy wording says : Section 1 Clause 5 We will not pay for: Loss or damage caused by subsidence or landslip, frost, weight of snow, swimming pool covers, filtration systems etc etc S
(Wonder why I bother insuring !)