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  • These Browser Extensions and Apps Can Save You Money When Shopping Online

    These Browser Extensions and Apps Can Save You Money When Shopping Online

    Updated on Sept. 15, 2023

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    Here at CNET, we’ve got our very own browser extension for Chrome that helps you get the best prices on your favorite products: CNET Shopping. Our extension uses technology previously implemented by popular services Invisible Hand and PriceBlink — both of which are owned by CNET’s parent company Red Ventures but are being phased out following CNET Shopping’s launch.

    If you’re after a specific product, you can use CNET Shopping to search across thousands of supported retailers for the lowest price, or you can use it to receive alerts and let the discounts come to you — and it’s free to use.

    Klarna

    Payment processing company Klarna acquired browser extension Piggy and relaunched it under the Klarna name. It still allows you to find the lowest prices available and automatically applies coupons and cash-back options at checkout. The extension works at over 20,000 online stores including Macy’s, eBay, Walmart and Nike.

    Honey

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    Honey can automatically scan for and apply eligible coupons while you shop online and track prices on items that you add to your Droplist, alerting you if they meet your desired price. It also offers a neat Amazon tool that can compare prices between Amazon-sold items and those from Amazon’s third-party sellers and other online retailers, factoring in estimated shipping costs and Prime status to find the best deal.

    And since Honey is owned by PayPal, as you shop using the extension you’ll rack up PayPal Rewards (assuming you have a PayPal account to link with). These can be redeemed for cash, gift cards or PayPal shopping credits. While it might take a while to accrue enough PayPal Rewards to turn into something you can spend, it’s another way to save on future purchases.

    Pricescout

    Similar to both Honey and CNET Shopping, Pricescout can find coupon codes for you, while also comparing prices across different retailers. While you’re shopping, it scans the sites of over 21,000 retailers and will pop up with better prices.

    Rakuten

    Rakuten, formerly known as Ebates, is an e-commerce site that gives customers cash-back for shopping. Former CNET editor Rick Broida described it as “easy to use and comes with no strings attached.” Rakuten, however, does collect data about where you shop and what you buy.

    Available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari, the Rakuten browser extension alerts you when cash-back savings are available and saves you the detour to Rakuten’s site when actively purchasing. It sometimes finds coupon codes for you as well and there are even some ways to save in-store.

    Slickdeals

    Like many other browser extensions on this list, Slickdeals shows customers the best deals, coupons and cash-back options available at the time of purchase from the online retailers that support it.

    Cently for Chrome

    Cently, formerly known as Coupons at Checkout, is a Chrome extension that finds coupon codes for thousands of online retailers and shows you the best ones at checkout. Cently also has a feature called Amazon Best Price, which tells you when a product is cheaper from another Amazon seller.

    Amazon Assistant for Chrome

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    If you’re an Amazon fanatic, you’ll love this extension. The Amazon Assistant for Chrome is Amazon’s official browser extension. It finds you the Deal of the Day, offers product and price comparisons and saves products from any website to your Amazon wish list.

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    Most savvy shoppers know that shopping at certain times can snag you the best deals. The Camelizer is an extension that shows you the price history of an item you’re browsing on Amazon to help you decide whether to buy now or wait for a better deal. It will also send you price drop alerts via email or Twitter, and you can import your Amazon wish list so that you’ll know when your heart’s desire goes on sale.

    Ibotta

    Ibotta is another cash-back service with a browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Firefox. As well as getting a fraction of your online or in-store purchases back, it also has a neat ability to notify you when a product, like the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch OLED are restocked, thanks to the company’s acquisition of OctoShop.

    RetailMeNot

    RetailMeNot’s Deal Finder browser extension automatically applies the best available discount codes and cash-back options at checkout. The extension is supported by more than 20,000 retailers, including Target, Macy’s, Lenovo and DoorDash. CNET has been singing the tool’s praises since 2010 for making online coupon hunting less annoying.

    Offers.com

    Offers.com is a place to check for special deals such as free shipping, buy-one-get-one-free and other perks that can save you money when shopping online. This Firefox extension also finds coupon codes. When it finds a code, it saves it for you and adds it to your shopping cart. The extension also opens another browser page and displays all of the sales for the site you’re viewing, so you never miss a great deal.

    Fakespot

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    User reviews give you an idea of the quality of a product before you buy. The problem is, many companies hire people to post good reviews for bad products on sites like Amazon. Fakespot is an extension that analyzes reviews to see which ones are baloney and which you can trust so you’re less likely to waste your money on a dud.

    CouponCabin

    CouponCabin is different from other money-saving browser extensions because it gives you little tips every time you do a search on Google, whether you’re wanting to buy or not. Say you’re Googling information on the latest Stephen King book. CouponCabin will give you a little alert in your search results that it’s on sale. You can also earn 10% cash back by using this extension.

    ShopSavvy

    The ShopSavvy app uses your phone’s camera to scan barcodes to find the best price from physical and digital retailers. Its website also offers “Best Time to Buy” guides, which chart price fluctuations on products like computers, cameras and televisions over the past 90 days.

    ShopSavvy is free to download in the App Store and the Play store, and it has a free browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Safari.

    Looking for more ways to save? Take a look at our guide to couponing the right way and common mistakes to avoid at Amazon.

  • Aston Villa vs. Brighton Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Aston Villa vs. Brighton Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Aston Villa face a big test of their top-six aspirations on Saturday, as they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Villa Park for this weekend’s first English Premier League fixture.

    Unai Emery’s side have made an indifferent start to the new campaign, and crashed out of the Carabao Cup in midweek, suffering a 2-1 defeat to struggling Everton.

    Brighton endured a similar fate on Wednesday, losing 1-0 away to Chelsea, but with the Seagulls flying high in third in the EPL, boss Roberto De Zerbi may welcome being able to now focus on their league campaign with one less distraction.

    Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch all of the action live, wherever you are in the world.

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    Aston Villa vs. Brighton: When and where?

    Aston Villa host Brighton at Villa Park in Birmingham, on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. BST (7:30 a.m. ET, 4:30 p.m PT).

    How to watch the Aston Villa vs. Brighton game online from anywhere using a VPN

    If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

    With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct 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. You should 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 deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

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

    Livestream Aston Villa vs. Brighton in the US

    Saturday’s Villa-Brightonmatch is on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.

    Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Brightongame in the UK

    Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). The Villa-Brighton game is exclusive to TNT Sports — showing on its TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sport Ultimate channels.

    Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Brightongame in Canada

    If you want to stream Aston Villa vs. Brightonlive in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to FuboTV Canada. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

    Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Brightongame in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches 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 an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like 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 site 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.
    • And 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 normally recommend Brave.
  • Premier League Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Spurs vs. Liverpool From Anywhere

    Premier League Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Spurs vs. Liverpool From Anywhere

    Gameweek 7 sees a clash between two of the most entertaining sides so far this season, as Tottenham host Liverpool in this tasty-looking English Premier League encounter.

    The Ange Postecoglou revolution appears to be in full effect for Tottenham, with Spurs sitting pretty in fourth place and currently unbeaten in the league following their 2-2 draw at Arsenal in Sunday’s north London derby.

    Liverpool also have an unbeaten record to defend, after coming through a tough test at home against West Ham at Anfield last weekend, with a 3-1 victory that pushed them up to second in the EPL behind Man City.

    Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch all of the action live wherever you are in the world.

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    Spurs vs. Liverpool: When and where?

    Spurs host Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. BST local time. That’s 12:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 a.m PT on Saturday in the US and Canada, and at 2:30 a.m. AEST early on Sunday morning in Australia.

    How to watch the Spurs vs. Liverpool game online from anywhere using a VPN

    If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

    With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct 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. You should 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 deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

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

    Livestream the Spurs vs. Liverpool game in the US

    Saturday’s Spurs-Liverpool match is streaming on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.

    Livestream the Spurs vs. Liverpool game in the UK

    Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). The Spurs-Liverpool game is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

    Livestream the Spurs vs. Liverpool game in Canada

    If you want to stream Spurs vs. Liverpool live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo Canada. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

    Livestream the Spurs vs. Liverpool game in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches 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 an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like 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 site 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.
    • And 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 normally recommend Brave.
  • Get a 1-Year Subscription to Flexjobs for $30 and Find Verified Remote-Work Postings

    Get a 1-Year Subscription to Flexjobs for $30 and Find Verified Remote-Work Postings

    Looking for remote, hybrid or freelance work with flexible scheduling? You’ll encounter a lot of job hunting options out there, but Flexjobs is a niche search engine that specializes in those coveted work-from-home positions many people are seeking these days. And right now StackSocial has slashed the price of a 1-year subscription by 57%, meaning you’ll pay just $30 to get access to legitimate job listings for 12 months. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

    Flexjobs screens job postings and verifies the listing’s authenticity, which can save you time over using alternative sites that are often riddled with scams. There are more than 50 different job categories, which include account management; accounting and finance; communications; customer service; data entry; education; engineering; sales and marketing; science and technology; and writing, along with plenty of others. And the site has a user-friendly interface that lets you filter results to find the most relevant postings. Your subscription also includes career coaching, resume review, a skills test and more that can help job seekers improve their chances of being hired.

    Flexjobs makes it easy to compare employers, too, with plenty of information on more than 40,000 organizations offering remote or flexible work. It’s worth noting that multiple reviews mentioned limited options for jobs outside the United States, so we recommend keeping that in mind as you shop and consider which tools are worth investing in for your job hunt. Once you activate your subscription, you’ll be able to access Flexjobs through any modern browser on both desktop and mobile. Just be sure to redeem your code within 30 days of making your purchase.

  • Apple Says iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Due to iOS 17 Bug, Not Hardware Design

    Apple Says iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Due to iOS 17 Bug, Not Hardware Design

    Widespread complaints about overheating of the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can be traced to several factors, including a software bug in iOS 17, Apple told CNET on Saturday.

    The company said the new phones’ titanium frame and aluminum substructure aren’t contributing to the issue, and that they dissipate heat better than the stainless steel used in prior Pro models.

    Days after the iPhone 15 series went on sale, people started to share stories about how their new phones overheated or felt excessively hot. Some users couldn’t comfortably hold their phone. Others shared pictures of infrared thermometers showing the temperature of their iPhone hitting more than 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

    While spending time with the phones for my iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review, I didn’t have trouble with either one overheating. The 15 Pro Max did become noticeably hot after I used my MacBook Pro’s 140W power adapter to charge it. It also got quite warm after I played Resident Evil Village for 30 minutes.

    “We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected,” Apple said in a statement to CNET. “The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity. We have also found a bug in iOS 17 that is impacting some users and will be addressed in a software update. Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party apps that are causing them to overload the system. We’re working with these app developers on fixes that are in the process of rolling out.”

    Tech reviewer Faruk Korkmaz published a video earlier this week documenting his iPhone 15 Pro Max’s temperature climbing to 98 degrees within minutes after he opened the Instagram app. The same thing occurred on his iPhone 14 Pro Max running iOS 17.

    Apple explained that recent updates to some third-party apps on iOS 17, like Instagram, Asphalt 9 and Uber, overload the A17 Pro chip’s CPU, causing the iPhone to get warmer than normal. The company is working with third-party developers to implement fixes. As a result, Instagram released an updated version of its app on Sept. 27.

    Neither Instagram, Uber nor Asphalt 9 developer Gameloft immediately responded to requests for comment.

    There’s no word when the software update that addresses the iOS 17 bug will come out, but Apple did explain that the fix won’t reduce the iPhone’s performance.

    In terms of charging, Apple said the 15 Pro and Pro Max support any USB-C adapter that’s compliant with the USB-C standard, including USB Power Delivery. The company said the iPhone regulates itself to cap charging to a max 27W and that if you’re using a 20W or higher charger, the phone can temporarily get warmer as a result.

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    Apple’s support page notes that the iPhone may feel warm when you first set it up, restore it from a backup, or wirelessly charge it. That’s been my experience with a number of previous iPhone models and Android phones.

    If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and are experiencing overheating, there are a few things you can try until Apple releases the iOS 17 update. Turn on Low Power Mode from the Control Center or in the Battery section of the Settings app. This will kill any background tasks, temporarily limit the display’s refresh rate to 60Hz and reduce the brightness. Don’t keep your phone in direct sunlight or in an extremely hot environment for prolonged periods. And if, like Korkmaz, you suspect an app might be the issue, disable background refresh for that app under the General section in the Settings app.

  • Best Online Tools for Dungeons & Dragons

    Best Online Tools for Dungeons & Dragons

    The classic tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons has enjoyed a well-deserved renaissance this year. It’s attracted more attention and ushered in excited new players. We’ve seen the new Dungeons & Dragons movie receive both plaudits and decent box office, and Amazon Studios inked a major deal in January to bring more adventures from Twitch stars Critical Role, such as Legend of Vox Machina, to Prime Video.

    Critical Role, along with similar tabletop RPG shows like Dimension 20, has introduced more people to the game. Plus, online video chat apps have made it easier to pull a D&D group together. There are plenty of D&D tools that let you play the game online, but it can be a chore to go through each one and understand what it offers, what it doesn’t and how easy it is to use.

    If you’re new to the game and mainly interested in trying out a tabletop RPG, D&D Beyond makes it easy to get a character sheet and campaign up and running. If you want everything you need in one place with relatively little fuss, check out Roll20. And for D&D power gamers, Fantasy Grounds allows you amazing levels of automation and control once you invest the time to learn it.

    How we tested online D&D tools

    We looked at three of the most popular online D&D services — D&D Beyond, Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds — testing each one on a variety of basics:

    • How easy was it to build a character sheet?
    • How well did the service guide new players through the process?
    • How effective and easy to use was the map function, if it had one?
    • What does the service add to the D&D experience, and what does it limit?

    Each service has different strengths and drawbacks, and we looked at them through the eyes of both experienced and inexperienced players to see how they compared.

    Perhaps your play group has scattered to different cities, or maybe it’s just easier for everyone to jump on a Zoom call once a week (or month). No matter your situation, here are our picks for the best D&D tools to use online.

    Read more: D&D Dragonlance Reboot Is More Than Nostalgia, Less Than It Could Be

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  • Prepare Yourself: Emergency Alert Test Is Happening Nationwide Next Week

    Prepare Yourself: Emergency Alert Test Is Happening Nationwide Next Week

    A test of the nationwide alert system will see your phone, TV and radio receive emergency messages next week. The US Federal Communications Commission and Federal Emergency Management Agency are trialing their US-wide emergency alert systems on Oct. 4.

    The Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEA, system for phones is being tested at the same time as the Emergency Alert System, or EAS, for TVs and radios. It’s the seventh nationwide EAS test and the second test to all cellular devices in the US.

    Here’s everything you need to know about the test next week.

    What to know about the emergency alert test

    At around 2:20 p.m. ET/11:20 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Oct. 4, cell towers will begin broadcasting the emergency alert for 30 minutes. If your phone is in range of a cell tower, you’ll get a message that says: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”

    The emergency alerts will be in English or Spanish, depending on your phone’s set language. The phone alerts will be “accompanied by a unique tone and vibration” to make them as accessible as possible.

    The alert sent on TVs and radios will last for 1 minute and will state: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”

    If a severe weather or other event occurs on Oct. 4, the test will be postponed until Oct. 11.

    What kind of events trigger emergency alerts?

    These are the types of WEA and EAS alerts that could be sent to you in nontest situations:

    • Public safety alerts.
    • AMBER alerts during child-abduction crises.
    • Presidential alerts in case of national emergencies.

    There are also alerts sent for imminent threats such as:

    • Extreme weather and natural disaster alerts from the National Weather Service, like flash floods, tornados, tsunamis, severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, typhoons, storm surges, extreme wind, dust storms and snow squalls.
    • Active shooters.
    • Human-made disasters.
    • Blue Alerts for when law enforcement officers are attacked.
    • Other threatening emergencies.

    WEA messages are unaffected by network congestion.

  • You Can Shop October Prime Day Without Paying for Amazon Prime. Here’s How

    You Can Shop October Prime Day Without Paying for Amazon Prime. Here’s How

    Oct. 12 is Amazon’s second Prime Day of 2023, and there are already some early deals you can get your hands on today. Don’t have a Prime membership? No worries — you don’t need one to shop these deals. You can get these Prime-exclusive deals without paying for a subscription. There’s a small catch, but we’ll explain.

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    Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year offers exclusive savings for Prime subscribers, though you don’t have to be a paying subscriber to enjoy its benefits. Instead, you can get around Amazon’s membership requirement by signing up for a 30-day free trial between now and the event’s start date.

    We’ll walk you through the process of signing up for your free 30-day Amazon Prime trial below to gain entry to the Prime Early Access Sale and, importantly, how to cancel your subscription so you don’t end up paying a dime for it. For more, check out our guides for avoiding shipping fees, finding hidden Amazon coupons and making the most of all of Prime’s perks. (Also, don’t forget about Amazon’s new layaway program.)

    Sign up for Amazon Prime from your laptop or phone

    New subscribers can sign up for a Prime free trial via Amazon’s website with just a few taps. If you haven’t saved your payment details with Amazon through another purchase, you’ll need to have your credit or debit card handy.

    1. Head to Amazon.com and sign into or create your Amazon account.

    2. Select Prime in your account menu bar.

    3. Tap or click Start your 30-day free trial.

    4. Make sure your credit or debit card on file is up to date (your billing address too) — if it’s not, this is the time to do it.

    5. Tap or click Start your 30-day free trial.

    6. That’s it! You can start shopping any time and get Prime membership benefits like expedited shipping and of course, those Prime Day deals.

    Cancel your Prime membership before being charged

    To avoid being charged, you’ll need to cancel your membership before the 30 days are up. Here’s how.

    1. Sign in to your Amazon account at Amazon.com.

    2. Go to your account menu.

    3. Select Prime (computer) or Manage Prime membership (phone), then tap Manage membership.

    4. Select End Membership.

    5. Tap or click End My Benefits.

    6. Select Continue to Cancel.

    7. That’s it. Your Prime account should be canceled. You can double-check by adding an item to your card and seeing if you have the option to ship it next day or within two days with Prime. If you can’t, you’ve successfully canceled.

    For more Amazon shopping tips, check out our guide to scoring a discount with subscribe and save, scoring steep savings with Amazon Warehouse deals and how to get free returns on Amazon.

  • Man United vs. Crystal Palace Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Man United vs. Crystal Palace Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Just four days after these two sides locked horns in the Carabao Cup, Manchester United and Crystal Palace go head-to-head once more at Old Trafford in this English Premier League fixture.

    Wednesday’s cup encounter saw Man United prevail with a much-needed 3-0 win to ease the pressure on beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag.

    The task of reversing that midweek result has gotten even more difficult for Palace boss Roy Hodgson, who is being forced to configure his squad for this game with academy players due to the Eagles’ deepening injury crisis.

    Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch all of the action live, wherever you are in the world.

    Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze looking right, leaning forward.

    Man United vs. Crystal Palace: When and where?

    Man United host Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. BST (10 a.m. ET, 7 a.m PT, 12 a.m. AEST).

    How to watch the Man United vs. Crystal Palace: game online from anywhere using a VPN

    If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

    With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct 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. You should 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 deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

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

    Livestream Man United vs. Crystal Palace in the US

    Saturday’s Man United vs. Crystal Palace match is on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login, and can be streamed via Sling TV and other more expensive streaming TV services.

    Can I livestream the Man United vs. Crystal Palace game in the UK?

    No broadcaster has the rights to show this game live in the UK, due to the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. kick-off blackout, which prohibits matches being shown in the region at that time in order to protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid.

    That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home thanks to geo-blocking.

    There is one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there.

    Livestream the Man United vs. Crystal Palace game in Canada

    If you want to stream Man United vs. Crystal Palace live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo Canada. The service has exclusive rights for this Premier League season.

    Livestream the Man United vs. Crystal Palace game in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch this EPL fixture on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches 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 an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like 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 site 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.
    • And 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 normally recommend Brave.
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    AirPods Pro 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5: Apple’s Newest Update Takes On the Master

    The AirPods Pro 2’s latest update adds two new features: Conversational Awareness and an Adaptive mode. Both settings are mainstays on Sony’s WF-1000XM5 earbuds. I wanted to see exactly how each company approaches these features.

    Will Apple, in typical fashion, strip away the user controls and automate these features, in comparison to Sony’s more hands-on approach? The video above will help answer these questions and more.