I’ve just arrived in the city to find I’m unable to watch TV shows online like I could back home. Why is this and is there a way around it? I’ve not been able to see my soaps for a month, and I’m feeling completely out of the loop! Help a girl in need.
On-demand TV services are generally limited to their country of origin due to copyright restrictions, but there is a workaround. Head to www.personalvpn.com, where, for $59.99 (Dhs220) you can download a handy piece of software that re-routes your connection through a secure gateway based in any number of international cities. So, connect via London or Manchester and you’ll be able to keep up with the latest episodes of EastEnders on iPlayer, or up-to-date funnies on 4OD, while clicking on New York, LA or Houston grants full access to massively popular American video streaming sites such as Hulu.
Simply choose the appropriate software version (Mac or Windows), add to cart and it’ll guide you through the rest. You’ll be watching your favourite shows in minutes, and the package lasts a whole year. Not exactly the best way to immerse yourself in the local culture, though.
