Brightly Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hi all, On Monday 10 February at 8 AM (our time) the Academy Awards will be airing. Unless one has premium cable service, it’s near-impossible to watch here. But there is a workaround! You’ll need a VPN (virtual proxy network) account, WiFi and a computer. Set your VPN server location to an Australian city (I chose Melbourne). Then Google-up Nine-Now, an Australian TV channel that provides online access. It takes a minute or two to sign up for a free Nine-Now account, and you’ll need an Australian zip code (I chose 3000, which is specific to Melbourne) to get set up. Once signed in, you can view the Oscars live on Nine-Now this Monday. A nice little Oscars hack! Now fellow posters, keep your snark for another thread. Who cares if you hate the Academy Awards? None of us do. But if you’d like to tune in, this is a simple solution for the non-haters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thanks, but I'll pass on the overpaid pretenders! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 VPN costs money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) I'm sure one could watch this for free on the many web sites which will be broadcasting this. Edited February 8, 2020 by userabcd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightly Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Userabcd, Actually, this is incorrect. It’s quite difficult to watch LIVE for free online unless on has a True cable account in Thailand. Strangely, it is quite difficult to watch live online, which is why I made this post. Yes, later in the day the Academy Awards replay will be on YouTube and other outlets. But live? Not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightly Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Cyril Sneer, There are free VPN apps available on all operating systems. Not the strongest or most secure, but they don’t have to cost $. Oh, and I see how you derived your user name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJKT2014 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 16 hours ago, Brightly said: Unless one has premium cable service, it’s near-impossible to watch Any IPTV service will have it on one of their 1000's of channels in FHD and no VPN required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightly Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 MJKT2014, This is good to know! I’ve heard of IPTV, but know almost nothing about it. Thanks for suggesting another option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 16 hours ago, Brightly said: Userabcd, Actually, this is incorrect. It’s quite difficult to watch LIVE for free online unless on has a True cable account in Thailand. Strangely, it is quite difficult to watch live online, which is why I made this post. Yes, later in the day the Academy Awards replay will be on YouTube and other outlets. But live? Not so much. I'm sure ustvnow on abc or cbs will be showing this live as they have done for all the other various award shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I'll save you the trouble........... 1917 and Joker wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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