Why you can’t connect a DVD Recorder to Virgin V6 or Sky Q

Even though it is technically possible to record content from a Virgin V6 or Sky Q to  a DVD recorder,  it is illegal if you deliberately try to bypass the Digital Rights Management or Copy Protection measures employed by content companies to protect their content. What do you do if you really need a copy of a programme you have recorded to your set top box?

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Is now the time to upgrade your television to Ultra HD 4K?

I’ve just been forced to replace a 5 ½ year old 40″ Samsung LED Smart TV as it had decided not to work any longer.  Should I upgrade to Ultra HD 4K? I hadn’t planned on upgrading it yet, as I had expected it to provide a few more years of excellent service. Even though the picture seemed to be as good as it was on the day that I first owned it, it wouldn’t boot up! Continue reading “Is now the time to upgrade your television to Ultra HD 4K?”