digital

About 18 months ago I picked up one of these after-market digital TV receivers.

The timing was perfect because I'd just cancelled my Virgin Media TV contract, yet the wiring was still running through my flat. With the aid of the above box and a simple PC program, I was able to access all of Virgin Media's channels - very illegally and for absolutely nothing.

It was brilliant. All the live footy - free. All the new films - free. All the crap porn - free.

However, Virgin have encoded their network with new software, all the channels are barred, and the telly box is now pretty much useless.

But, boy, has it paid itself off? I think it was £120 new, but the full Virgin package is about £70 a month, so figure it out for yourself.

Anyway, can't complain. Back to Freeview.......