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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday officially over (even though many deals are still live), Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, one of the best PS5 games available, is on sale at Best Buy for $30. And, if you haven’t upgraded to a PS5, the PS4 version is also on sale for $22.

Ghost of Tsushima, first released in 2020 for the PS4, is a samurai open world action game that has you playing as a sword fighter set on taking on a Mongol invasion. The story portrays the struggles of honor and family while taking on an enemy that plays by a different set of rules. It’s up to you, as the player, to either lean into personal integrity or jump toward brutal ruthlessness.

The gameplay, as you’d expect, involves lots of bloody swordplay. It borrows from classic samurai films and juxtaposes the Japanese countryside’s serene grasses and fluttering flower petals with grotesque violence. It’s definitely a worthy play for those that like single-player experiences. And the Director’s Cut on PS5 only heightens all those graphical flourishes. Just make sure that, if you’re buying this as a gift for a PS5 owner, that they have the version of the console with a disc slot.

Equipping your PC with the latest Windows OS will cost you a whopping $200 if you buy the software from Microsoft directly. But if you’re looking to upgrade without breaking the bank, then you won’t want to miss out on this post-Cyber Monday deal at StackSocial. This offer knocks 88% off a Windows 11 Pro lifetime license, which drops the price down to just $23. But this discount is only available through Dec. 3, so be sure to get your order in before then if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

This is a great price, but it’s important to note that not every computer out there is able to run Windows 11, so before you buy it, you’re going to want to ensure that your computer will meet the requirements for the operating system. Additionally, the listing says that if you have a PC that’s already running Windows 10, and Windows Update doesn’t let you install the free Windows 11 upgrade, your computer won’t be compatible with this version either.

The activation key that’s provided following your purchase can be used to install and activate Windows 11 Pro on one computer. To be clear, purchases like this are generally intended for advanced users — those who are building a new computer or who want to dual-boot an existing computer with a second OS. If you’re doing that, you will need a secondary PC to access and download the files, so be sure you can access everything from another computer in your home or you have a friend’s machine that you can use temporarily. You’ll also want to have a USB thumb drive on hand to transfer the file, but with plenty of Amazon Cyber Monday deals still available you won’t have a problem finding an affordable one.

Having climbed to the top of the Premier League at the weekend, Arsenal will look to maintain that momentum as they host Lens in a match that could see the north London side claim their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

The Gunners are currently on nine points at the top of UCL Group B, four points clear of nearest rivals PSV, with their only defeat in the competition coming against their opponents tonight in the reverse fixture in France.

That previous encounter showed Lens’ counter-attacking prowess, but the French side, who are level on points with PSV, are poor travellers, having not managed a win in their last 13 UEFA club competition matches away from home.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.

Arsenal vs. Lens: When and where?

Arsenal play Lens at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in London (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Australia).

How to watch Arsenal vs. Lens online from anywhere using a VPN

If you’re unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in the US

American soccer fans can stream this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.

Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in the UK

TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.

Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in Canada

If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.

Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs including Roku don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main sites for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We recommend Brave.

After a devastating 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagen last time out, Manchester United head to Istanbul today for a must-win group clash with Galatasaray.

With the team at the bottom of Group A, nothing less than a win here — and likely another against German giants Bayern Munich — will be needed if Erik ten Hag’s men are to make it through to the knockout stages of this year’s tournament.

With a hugely intimidating atmosphere set to await them at RAMS Park, and the prospect of facing a strong Galatasaray side that beat them 2-3 in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford, getting a vital win could be a tall order for the Premier League side.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game, wherever you are in the world.

Galatasaray vs. Manchester United: When and where?

Galatasaray play. Man United at RAMS Park on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Kickoff is set for 8:45 pm. TRT local time in Turkey (12:45 p.m. ET, 9:45 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, 5:45 p.m. GMT in the UK, and 4:45 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Australia).

How to watch Galatasaray vs. Man United online from anywhere using a VPN

If you’re unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action; that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can give you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream Galatasaray vs. Manchester United in the US

American soccer fans can stream this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.

Livestream Galatasaray vs. Man United in the UK

TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.

Livestream Galatasaray vs. Manchester United in Canada

If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.

Livestream Galatasaray vs. Man United in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs including Roku don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main sites for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We recommend Brave.

When it comes to budget wearables the Apple Watch SE is easily one of the best around. In fact, it’s one of the best smartwatches, period, and it’s been available at a low, low price throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. Yet somehow the 40mm Apple Watch SE can still be had for just $179. But that’s unlikely to remain the case for long.

The Apple Watch SE would normally sell for around $249, which is still less than the other models. But a word of warning — only a couple of configurations are available at this price at Amazon and Walmart so you might not have long to act if a new Apple Watch SE your holiday gift list. Looking for the 44mm model? That’s also discounted and is just $209 today.

No matter which of the Apple Watch SE models you pick you’ll get a great wearable with support for Crash Detection, heart-rate monitoring and activity-tracking capabilities. Apple also says that this model is carbon neutral when you choose the Sport Loop for your new wearable. If you’re looking to bag a cheap Apple Watch for a kid this Christmas, or just want a decent starter smartwatch for yourself, this is the time to place an order.

Not sure that a new Apple Watch is for you? Be sure to check out the best of Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals if the Apple Watch SE doesn’t tick all the boxes for you. But again, while those deals are still live now that’s unlikely to remain the case for much longer.

Running out of plug sockets is nobody’s idea of a fun time, but with more and more things to charge and power, it’s a very real problem. And while Cyber Monday is winding down, there are still plenty of deals around to help fix that problem — like this Anker 727 charging station that can be had for just $56. Note that you do need to clip the on-screen coupon to get the very best price, however.

Once you do that you’ll find yourself saving $44 off the original $100 asking price and if you order soon your new charging solution could be up and running as soon as tomorrow.

Equipped with two AC outlets this charging station has a maximum power output of 100W thanks to the two USB-C and two USB-A ports that you’ll find on its front. That means you can charge anything from your phone to your tablet and even to the most power-hungry of laptops, too. And all in a charging station that is just 0.7 inches thin. There’s a 1.5-meter power cord that can be easily removed for storage or travel, and Anker throws in a 24-month warranty for good measure.

As great as this deal is there are plenty of people that don’t need another charging station. If that’s you, don’t worry — check out our list of the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals that are still alive and kicking before they’re all gone for good.

Netflix password sharing is a thing of the past. After hemming, hawing and testing out its new policy in foreign countries, Netflix finally cracked down on password sharing in the US in early summer 2023.

Even though the streaming giant put an end to unofficial password sharing, you can still share a password with someone outside your household, but for a price. Sharing a password with a user outside the household costs the owner of the account $8 per extra person, on top of what they’re already paying for their Netflix plan. If you’re on the standard Netflix plan, you can add one person outside your household. Premium users can add up to two.

If you were one of the many folks who lost access to a shared Netflix account in the crackdown this summer, it might be putting a cramp in your holiday-season streaming. The good news is, even if you got booted off a shared account, you can still transfer your profile over to a new account or another existing account to preserve your recommendations, save lists and other settings.

We’ll show you how to find and enable Netflix’s Transfer Profile feature on your profile, and how to transfer your existing profile to a different account.

While you’re here, check out the best live TV streaming services of 2023 and the best TVs of this year.

First, enable the Profile Transfer feature on Netflix

Before you can transfer your Netflix profile to a different account, you must enable the feature. You can do this on both the web and your mobile device (phone or tablet).

If you’re on a computer, go to the web browser of your choice, access the Netflix website and go into the profile that you want to transfer. Next, hover your cursor over your profile icon in the top right and click Transfer Profile in the dropdown menu. On the next page, click the Allow button.

If you’re using a phone or tablet, open the official Netflix application, go into your profile and then tap your profile icon in the top-right corner to access your account settings. Next, tap Account, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and tap Turn on profile transfers. This will redirect you to the official profile transfer page, where you can then hit the Allow button.

You should then get a notification saying that profile transfers will soon be coming to your account. For my account, it said I would get the feature in two days. However, it also said I could enable the profile transfer feature instantly if I clicked the confirmation link sent to me via email, which I did.

Now transfer your profile to another Netflix account

Once the Transfer Profile is enabled, you can transfer your profile to your own new Netflix account or a different existing account. To transfer a profile, log in to your original Netflix account (web or mobile) and go into the Transfer Profile page found in your settings. You should then see the start of the Transfer Profile process, which will give you a brief summary of what the feature does:

• Transfers over your recommendations, viewing history, saved games, settings, My List and more to a separate account.
• Creates a backup of your profile on the original account.

Begin the process by hitting the Start Profile Transfer button — you’ll then be asked whether you want to move your profile to a new account or an existing account. Make your selection then hit Next again.

If you’re creating a new account, you’ll then enter the credentials for your new account. Verify your email and then follow the prompts you see on the screen to finish setting up your new account. Once this is finished, your profile will be transferred and you’ll have instant access to your new Netflix account.

If you’re transferring to an existing account, you’ll need the account login and password of that other account in order to connect your profile.

The owner of the original account will be notified once the process is complete, as will the owner of any existing account you transfer your profile to.

If you get logged out of Netflix while attempting to transfer your profile, you can continue the process by logging back in and using the Finish Transfer setting.

Check out the best TV shows to currently watch on Netflix, as well as the secret hack you need to get better Netflix recommendations.

Cyber Monday is upon us, and we’re seeing plenty of fantastic deals on Bluetooth speakers. From micro speakers to jumbo Bluetooth boom boxes, most of them are the cheapest they’ve been this year. Here’s a look at 17 of the best deals we’ve spotted on Bluetooth speakers, all of which we’ve fully tested. We’ll update this list as more deals hit — and if you’re looking for a broader list of sales, check out our collection of the best Cyber Monday deals.

Read more: Best Bluetooth Speakers of 2023

Best Cyber Monday 2023 deals on Bluetooth speakers

Posting on social media and text messages may have made sending photos to friends and family a breeze, but there’s nothing better than the nostalgic feeling you get thumbing through a physical photo album. Keeping all your cherished photos of family and loved ones in a beautiful collection of pages is still a timeless way keeping memories. Not to mention, giving a photo book as a personal gift is a wonderful way of sharing a keepsake that your loved one will want to hold onto forever.

A collection of noteworthy services are available online that can help you compile the perfect photo book — and they can mail it right to your door. How easy are they to work with? I tested a few of the best photo-book services to find out the best. Note that I haven’t actually ordered any books I created yet, so I can’t compare the quality of the final products.

What to consider before ordering a photo book

• What are the available book sizes?
• What are the cover and page style options? (Matte, glossy, standard and so on.)
• Can it be done on mobile, or is the site desktop-only?
• How long will the photo book take to arrive?
• Is it easy to upload photos?
• How much creative freedom do I have with templates?

I’ll update this periodically as new services become available and existing services expand their offerings.

Read more: Best Printer for 2023

More options

Apple Photos

Apple no longer has an in-house photo book service, but you can download project expansion apps to create photo books with iOS devices like iPhone and Mac. Open the Photos app and choose File > Create > Book. From there you can download third-party apps Motif, Mimeo Photos, White Wall, Ifolor Designer, Mpix, Fujifilm Prints and Gifts or Wix Photo Albums to start a project. Any app you download will be available through Book when you create a new project in the Photos app.