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If you look under the hood, you’ll see that Netflix offers a variety of features, controls and an unsung lineup of mobile games. While you may already be hip to how to clear your “Continue Watching” row or nixing autoplay, you can use some more obscure aspects, too. Whether it’s finessing the recommendation algorithm, using its suite of accessibility settings or punching in secret genre codes as shortcuts, the streaming service can be fine-tuned. By following these tips, you can tighten up security, upgrade your viewing experience and more.

Easily find Netflix Originals

Tired of Googling “Netflix show about queens”? Take your browsing skills to new heights by digging for Netflix originals with one search term: “Netflix.” Open the Netflix app and pop the brand’s name in the search bar and it will bring up every original Netflix movie and series ever released.

Take it a step further to locate Netflix’s interactive specials. Go beyond Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and pull up all the platform’s programming where you can decide what happens in the next scene. Type “interactive” in the search box and this set of Netflix originals will appear, including the titles for kids.

You can use this same method to find content that runs in 4K or HDR. Type in either term and Netflix’s search results will return titles that display in that format. Keep in mind that there is a limited amount of Netflix content that displays in 4K or HDR.

Get help with finding something to watch

My least favorite part of settling into an evening of Netflix is choosing what to watch. I quickly get lost in Netflix’s endless grid of thumbnails and become paralyzed by choice. Sure, there’s the Surprise Me option to have Netflix pick something for you, but I’m too picky to cede total control to the algorithm. There are many sites that attempt to make sense of Netflix’s vast catalog of shows and movies, but two of my favorites are Flixable and JustWatch. Each site shows you what’s new and popular on Netflix with helpful filters that let you drill down to find something to watch.

Netflix hidden codes unlock categories

By now, you may have heard talk of hidden codes for subcategories in Netflix, much like Starbucks’ secret menu. These exist. Narrow down your hunt for titles in a specific genre by using special codes when viewing in a web browser.

With so much to sort through, this trick can help you easily find anime, action and adventure, sports movies, musicals and more with the right code. Because Netflix still adds new codes to the lineup, you can find even the most specific of categories, like 81603903 for “Short-Ass Movies” or 3272152 for “Don’t Watch Hungry.” Type “netflix.com/browse/genre/” in your browser followed by the magic digits. Check CNET’s instructions on where to find the type of movies you’re looking for, and if you really want to go down the rabbit hole, follow the guide straight from Netflix.

Delete embarrassing binges

Your embarrassing binges need not stick around. You can delete your moments of weakness and nostalgia from your watch history to remove any chance of future shame. And in doing so, you’ll improve recommendations from Netflix, since it won’t use your recent Too Hot to Handle binge as a guide for future suggestions. On a laptop, head to your Account page, expand the options for your profile under the Profile & Parental Controls section and then click the small View link to the right of Viewing activity. For anything you’d like to hide from your history, just click the circle with a slash through it on the right.

Control your video on a keyboard

Do you tend to watch Netflix on a computer? If you do, you may rely on a mouse to pause, rewind or control the volume. But there are keyboard shortcuts for that.

• Spacebar or enter: Toggle pause and play.
• Tap the right or left arrow key: Skip ahead or back 10 seconds.
• Hold down the right or left arrow key: Fast-forward and rewind in 10-second increments.
• Up and down arrow key: Raise and lower volume.

• M key: Mute and unmute.

• F key: Toggle full screen on and off.
• S key: Skip the intro of television shows.
• Esc key to exit full screen.

Adjust your data usage

I know plenty of people who love to watch Netflix on their mobile phones or tablets. For those with limited data, that can eat up a big chunk, depending on the video quality. However, you can tinker with the data usage to lower the amount for your device.

Open the Netflix app on your phone and tap the More icon or your profile. Click on App Settings and navigate to Video Playback to select Cellular Data Usage. Per Netflix’s help section, change your download setup to Wi-Fi Only to avoid draining your mobile plan’s data. Note that this will only pop up if your device operates with cellular data.

You can also change your Netflix data usage settings from your web browser for all your screens, including mobile. Open your profile on your account page and click Playback Settings. There are four options: Auto (the default), Low (up to 0.3GB per hour), Medium (up to 0.7GB per hour) and High — the best for HD — which uses 3GB an hour for HD streams and 7GB for Ultra HD streaming. The lower the quality, the less data is consumed. Remember to save your settings.

Want to avoid these steps? Your other option is to download episodes or movies to watch offline.

Use Audio Description for narration

A lesser-known feature on Netflix is the Audio Description function, which is beneficial for viewers who have disabilities. When you activate it, a voice-over gives a description of what’s happening onscreen during a show or movie. A voice describes the facial expressions, clothing, scenery, physical movements and other elements as they happen. The feature has been enhanced to give detailed descriptors for skin tone, hair and other physical identifiers.

Netflix says most of its originals have Audio Description available, and it works for some other titles on the platform too. You can look for the AD badge on a title, or type “Audio Description” in the app’s search bar to see which movies and shows have it. To turn it on, begin playing a video on your device. Mobile device or computer users can tap their screens, while smart TVs, Apple TV or gaming consoles will need to use the remote control.

Select the Dialogue icon box to see which languages Audio Description is available for and choose your option.

Change the look of your subtitles

Subtitles are available for all audiences, and this year, Netflix made the function more customizable for users, including viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. And if you enjoy watching foreign titles in their original languages, know that you can change the subtitle settings too. You can adjust the subtitle settings for font type, size, text shadowing or background.

You’ll need to open Netflix in a web browser and select a profile from the account page. Click on Subtitle Appearance to change the settings and then click Save. This can be done for each profile on your Netflix account. You may have to reload the app on your TV for the changes to take effect. If you don’t like the new setup, simply choose “Reset to default” to restore the previous subtitle settings.

Netflix has a Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH) badge to label available titles. Like Audio Narration, users can also find TV series and films that include the accessibility feature by using “Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing” as a search term.

Lock down your profile

Do you share your Netflix account with someone who occasionally watches stuff on your profile? Maybe your tween likes to sneak-watch Riverdale or another show that’s meant for mature audiences. If you want to prevent others on your account from messing up your recommendation flow, pop a pin on your profile. Head to your account page from a web browser and scroll to the Profile & Parental Controls settings. Click change on Profile Lock, and enter your account password when prompted. Check the box where it says, “Require a PIN to access XYZ’s profile.” Enter a four-digit PIN.

You’ll have to type it in each time you open the app and click on your profile, but you’ll be the only one privy to this information.

Transfer a profile

With Netflix poised to charge subaccount fees for password sharing, you may want to nudge your friends, family or exes into getting their own memberships. You can do that by using the profile transfer feature, which allows users to relocate their profiles to a new account while keeping their personal watchlists, settings, recommendations, games and viewing history intact. Hover over your profile icon and click Transfer Profile in the menu. Select Allow to enable the feature. You’ll receive an email notification within two days to let you know the feature is on, and anyone on your account who activates their own membership will be able to move their profiles. You can also toggle the transfer profile feature on or off by heading to your account page and clicking on it in the Settings section.

Kick any device off your Netflix account

While profile transfer is a nice way to get rid of people on your account, Netflix’s latest feature enables you to remotely log out of individual devices. It boosts security and no conversations are needed with exes, Airbnb hosts, or anyone else. Visit your Account page, scroll down to Security & Privacy and click Manage Access and Devices. A list of recently used devices will pop up, and you can sign out of any of them, one by one.

Put a stop to autoplay

Once you start, it can be hard to stop. If you find your Netflix binging habits are spiraling out of control because Netflix starts up the next episode of a show immediately following the end of your current episode, you can stop it. The same goes for previews. Go to your Account page, click the account you want to change the settings for and then click Playback settings to open a new page. At the top of the new page, uncheck the box next to Autoplay next episode in a series on all devices.

For previews, uncheck the box next to Autoplay previews while browsing on all devices. Click Save after making your changes. Not only will previews stop when you first open Netflix, but now moving your mouse over a show won’t cause a preview to play either.

You can turn off autoplay for each profile, which means you can continue your binging ways but turn it off for your kids’ account.

Read more: Netflix Parental Controls: 2 Ways to Keep Kids Away From Things They Shouldn’t Watch

Check your bit-rate stats

Wondering what the streaming quality is for your favorite show? Check the bit rate with Netflix’s “Stats for nerds” menu. A higher bit rate equals higher video quality. With your video open, press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + D on your laptop keyboard to check out your bit rate speed, buffering state and frame rate. On this screen, HD viewers can confirm speed and resolution.

Some smart TV models are capable of pulling up these stats too, but you’ll need a remote control with an Info button. Click it as your Netflix video plays to check the nerd stats. For Roku users, choose a show or film and before pressing play, hit the asterisk button twice to see the numbers. Click it twice again to disable the view.

You’ll want to pause your video so you can capture the code information without missing any scenes from your favorite show. The other catch? You can’t edit any of those stats if you’re in the mood for a debugging session.

Bit-rate information isn’t only interesting for the technically minded, it can help when you’re facing streaming issues or buffering. For example, it can guide you where to move your router or streaming device to improve your Wi-Fi signal.

Really love a show? Give it two thumbs up

This past April, Netflix launched a new feature: Two Thumbs Up. As part of its recommendation system, this signifies your passion for a title and helps Netflix home in on what you really like to watch. Though the standard thumbs-up and thumbs-down icons allow you to give a basic rating to a show or film, clicking two thumbs prompts feedback that reads, “We know you’re a true fan!”

You can use this option while watching Netflix on your TV, web browser or mobile device. The streamer notes that if you tap Two Thumbs Up to express your love for a specific TV series or movie, the system will drill down and recommend more titles related to the cast members, production teams, character types or niche genres affiliated with your pick.

Set up notifications for shows and movies

While Netflix may already email you about what’s coming soon or newly added movies that “you might like,” you can take matters into your own hands by activating alerts within the app. Set up reminders for titles that are arriving in the near future. For example, The Sandman debuts on Aug. 5. Rather than rely on memory or Google for the information, you can navigate to the show’s title page and click Remind Me to receive a notification from Netflix when it drops. It will also be automatically added to My List once it’s available to stream.

You can also enable push notifications on your phone or tablet for the app. Netflix will alert you with recommendations and new TV show or movie releases.

Download shows to go

Netflix lets you download shows so you can watch them on the go. I urge you to download Netflix shows as part of your packing routine for any family car trip that’ll take longer than three hours. You can download Netflix shows and movies on any device that supports the Netflix app — iPads and iPhones, Android phones and tablets, Fire tablets, Windows devices and Chromebooks. The biggest omission is Macs, since there’s no Netflix app for MacOS.

To download a show or movie, just click or tap the Download button next to a listing. Keep in mind that not every show or movie on Netflix is available for download. All of your downloaded shows and movies are conveniently listed on the Download tab in the app.

And to prevent your kid from running up data charges in the backseat of the family wagon while you’re cruising down the highway, you can block them from downloading content while on cellular service. In the app, go to App Settings on your Account page and make sure Wi-Fi Only is toggled on. While you’re here, you might also want to make sure that Smart Downloads is enabled. It downloads the next episode of a show you’re watching and deletes the previously downloaded episodes after you watch them.

One last thing: There is a limit to the number of devices on which you can store downloads. One device for the Basic plan; two for Standard; four for Premium. You can manage your devices by going to your Account page and clicking Manage download devices. Here, you can remove a device (wiping all of its downloads) so that you can download content on another device.

Want recommendations about what to watch? Check out our picks for the best movies, television shows or documentaries to watch on Netflix.

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Apple’s latest iPhone tends to top our list if the best phones available each year and its various Apple Watch models frequently feature on our list of best smartwatches. But enjoying the polished Apple experience comes at a premium, with Apple products often costing more than devices from competing brands. However, if you don’t mind a preowned device, you can save a lot of money next time you buy an Apple product. Woot currently has a massive selection of refurbished Apple Watches and iPhones to choose from, which can save you a ton of cash compared to buying from Apple directly.

The majority of the devices you’ll find at this sale are listed as “Grade A” refurbs. According to Woot, that means that these items have been tested to be in full working condition and will show minimal signs of cosmetic wear and tear. Batteries are also tested to function at minimum 85% capacity.

If you want the most up to date model, Today’s sale features the current-gen iPhone 14 Plus for the first time, and it’s actually listed as factory reconditioned meaning it will be in pristine condition with a battery capacity of at least 95%. Only one configuration is offered, the 512GB model in black, but it’s discounted to just $820 which is a far cry from this model’s $1,199 price brand new.

The previous-gen iPhone 13 is also included in the sale with prices starting at $600. Considering Apple still sells this 256GB device from $799, it’s a rare chance to save on a really recent model. If you want to spend a little less, the iPhone 12 is still an excellent phone that’s more than sufficient for most people thanks to its 5G capabilities, OLED display and powerful A14 Bionic chip. It’s a great value starting at just $360, which is over $200 less than buying new from Apple directly, or $290 for the iPhone 12 Mini. In our iPhone 14 review, CNET’s Patrick Holland said there isn’t a compelling reason to upgrade to the iPhone 14 from the iPhone 12, meaning this is still a great phone for a lot of folks today.

On the smartwatch side, the Apple Watch Series 7 from 2021 is the latest model available from $240. Outside of the temperature sensor and crash detection features found on the Series 8, the older Series 7 has basically the same display, battery life, connectivity and features making it a solid option in 2023. The Apple Watch Series 6 is available for even less, as little as $190, and will still work great for the average user, or you can spend even less with a Series 4 model starting at just $130 — ideal for someone just testing the waters with their first Apple Watch.

Cheaper devices like the iPhone SE and iPhone 8 start at $120 and the Apple Watch Series 3 is available from $95, but beware that support for future software updates isn’t guaranteed and the Series 3 doesn’t support the current WatchOS 9 update.

Overall, these are some of the best value Apple deals you’ll find right now. These offers will end May 27, or when these refurbished models sell out, so we recommend acting sooner rather than later.

Uber will now let families create profiles to make it easier for parents to pay and keep track of their kids’ rides.

The company revealed several new features Wednesday, including the new family profile allowing parents of 13 to 17 year olds set up rides for teens. They’ll be able to keep track of teens’ trips through Uber’s safety features, including Audio Recording, and talk directly with highly-rated drivers who will be eligible to make these trips.

Family profiles will launch on May 22 in more than two dozen cities in the US and Canada, including New York City, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston. More areas will receive the feature in the coming weeks and months, but Uber didn’t provide specifics.

Uber said it worked with Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit focused on preventing childhood injuries, to develop its teen accounts.

“As part of our work, we were able to provide advice and expertise to Uber to help ensure teens have a safe experience from pickup to drop off,” said Torine Creppy, president of Safe Kids Worldwide, in a statement. “By providing parents with safe alternatives to help their teens get around, we hope this will help create more equitable solutions for families facing barriers to transportation.”

Another feature coming to Uber for riders in New York and LA is Uber Car Seat. Parents can request rides that have a Nuna’s RAVA car seat that carries children from 5 to 65 lbs.

Group Rides is also coming to select cities allowing riders to invite others on a trip. The Uber app will organize the ride to pick up each person who will be charged their amount for the trip instead of having one person requesting money from each person.

And for those who want to use Uber but have a tough time with their phone, the company created a new helpline. Those interested can call 1-833-USE-UBER in order to set up a trip like they would using the app.

Apple hasn’t released iOS 16.5 yet, but on Monday the tech giant came out with an updated version of the iOS 16.5 release candidate for developers and beta testers. A news release last week pointed to Apple making the iPhone update available to the public as early as today. The beta versions of iOS 16.5 bring more security patches and improvements to the OS, like a new Pride wallpaper section and a sports tab in Apple News, for public beta users as well as developers.

New iOS features can be fun, but we recommend downloading a beta only on a device other than your primary phone, just in case the new software causes problems. Apple also provides beta testers with an app called Feedback, which they can use to notify the company about any issues in the new software. That way, problems can be addressed before general release.

Here are the new features developers and beta testers can try now ahead of the release of iOS 16.5.

Pride Celebration wallpapers

In the iOS 16.5 release candidate, Apple added two new preloaded Pride Celebration wallpapers to a new Pride wallpaper section. The wallpaper section was introduced in iOS 16.5 beta 4.

The Pride wallpaper section is “designed with the colors of the Pride flag to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community,” the section’s description reads.

You can access the new section by tapping Settings > Wallpaper > +Add New Wallpaper.

Apple News gets some sports upgrades

The Apple News app launched in 2015, and the first iOS 16.5 beta brought a Sports tab to the app for the first time. The tab can be found in the toolbar across the bottom of your screen when you open the app. Before, the toolbar displayed tabs for Today, News Plus, Audio, Following and Search. The iOS 16.5 beta 1 got rid of the Search tab to make room for the Sports tab.

The iOS 16.5 release candidate also updated the My Sports scores and schedule cards in Apple News. Now, when you tap the three dots (…) in the bottom-right corner of one of these cards you’ll see an option for Go to Game. Tapping this option will bring up more details about that game.

Here are the release notes for the updated version of the iOS 16.5 release candidate.

This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:

• A new Pride Celebration wallpaper for the Lock Screen to honor the LGBTQ+ community and culture.

• Sports tab in Apple News gives easy access to stories, scores, standings and more, for the teams and leagues you follow.

• My Sports score and schedule cards in Apple News take you directly to game pages where you can find additional details about specific games.

• Fixes an issue where Spotlight may become unresponsive.

• Addresses an issue where Podcasts in CarPlay may not load content.

• Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices.

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

There’s no guarantee these beta features will be released with iOS 16.5, or that these will be the only new features to come out with the update.

For more, check out what to know about iOS 16.4.1 (a) and Rapid Security Responses and what you may have missed with iOS 16.4. And there’s how to become an Apple beta tester so you can try new iOS features before other folks.

Watch this: iOS 16: Powerful Features You May Have Missed

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Coach Pep Guardiola will be hoping his Man City side can move a step closer to an elusive UEFA Champions League title, as they host Spanish giants Real Madrid for the second leg of this titanic semifinal matchup.

Kevin de Bruyne’s long-range strike in the second half canceled out Vinicius Júnior’s similar earlier goal to earn City a draw in last week’s first leg at the Bernabéu. City dominated much of that match in what proved a tense affair, with Real keeper Thibaut Courtois needing to be at his best to deny chances from De Bruyne, Rodri and Erling Haaland.

Tonight’s hosts are now unbeaten in 21 games across all competitions. Having all but wrapped up the English Premier League with their win over Leeds at the weekend, they will be determined to keep their dream of an historic treble on track with a memorable win at home in this huge clash. The winners will face Inter Milan in the final, after the Nerrazzurri comprehensively defeated local rivals AC Milan in the other semifinal last night.

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

Man City vs. Real Madrid: When and where?

Man City host Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, May 17. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US, and 5 a.m. AEST on Thursday, May 18 in Australia). The final will be played in Istanbul on June 10.

How to watch the Man City vs. Real Madrid 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, nonblackout 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.

ExpressVPN

Best VPN for streaming

ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 per month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of access for free — the equivalent of $6.67 per month — if you get an annual subscription.

Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Livestream the Man City vs. Real Madrid game in the US

Tuesday’s big match at the Etihad will be available to stream on Paramount Plus, which has live broadcast rights in the US for every UEFA Champions League and Europa League fixture for the 2022/23 season.

Paramount Plus

Watch the Champions League in the US from $5 a month

Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $5 per month ($50 per year if paid annually) and Premium for $10 per month ($100 per year).Both offer coverage of all Champions League fixtures this season.

The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming and lacks live CBS feeds as well as the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers to the service can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount.

Read our Paramount Plus review.

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Livestream the Man City vs. Real Madrid game in the UK

Champions League rights in the UK are with BT Sport, with this game set to be broadcast on the BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate 4K channels. If you already have BT Sport as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via the BT Sport app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a BT Sport Monthly Pass account to stream the game.

Livestream the Man City vs. Real Madrid game in Canada

If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to every Champions League match this season.

Livestream the Man City vs. Real Madrid game in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch this Champions League match on streaming service Stan Sport, which is showing every single Champions League game live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming the Champions League using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League 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.

It’s official. After months of rumors, Google launched its first foldable phone at its developer conference last Wednesday in the latest sign the tech giant appears to be taking its hardware business seriously.

The Pixel Fold, which features a book-style design, starts at $1,799 — the same price as its biggest rival the Galaxy Z Fold 4 phone. It’ll also go up against competing products from Chinese phone makers like Huawei’s Mate X3 and Oppo’s Find N2 in international markets. Despite the increase in offerings, foldable phones still comprise a small segment of the overall smartphone category (an estimated 1.2% according to IDC). It’s dominated by Samsung, which captured 62% of the market in the first half of 2022 with Z Fold phones, according to Counterpoint Research.

Display and design

Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Pixel Fold morphs from a phone when closed into a tablet when opened. The inner display takes the form of a 7.6-inch OLED panel, while the cover display is a high-res 5.8-inch display. Compared to the Z Fold 4, the Pixel Fold appears to be a more pocket-friendly device since it’s shorter (by just over half an inch) and shouldn’t stick out as much. That said, the Pixel Fold is also heavier (by roughly 20 grams) and nearly half an inch wider. With the wider display, Google’s aiming to offer a comparable experience to a regular phone, albeit a shorter one, when using the cover display. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a narrower external display in comparison, which can make it a little awkward to use when on phone mode, although it has widened since 2021’s Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Watch this: Pixel Fold Hands-On: A First Look at Google’s First Foldable

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Camera

Like the Z Fold 4, the Pixel Fold features a grand total of five cameras. Three on the rear, taking the form of a 48-megapixel main camera, a 10.8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera capable of 5x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom; one on the front, which is a 9.5-megapixel camera; and finally an 8-megapixel camera on the inner screen. For more details on how it stacks up against the Galaxy Z Fold 4 on paper, scroll down to our specs chart below. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the most advanced camera system on a Google flagship phone (that honor goes to the thicker Pixel 7 Pro), since Google was forced to make some compromises to accommodate the lean folding design.

Battery

Google says its Pixel Fold, which runs on a 4,821-mAh battery, can last beyond 24 hours based on a median Pixel user battery usage profile. More specifically, Google says its internal tests showed battery life was approximately 33 hours using default settings. Of course, this is just what’s on paper, and I’d recommend reading our Pixel Fold review to find out for sure whether that turns out to be the case. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a 4,400-mAh battery, and CNET’s review puts its battery life at about a full day.

It’s no secret that Apple computers tend to be expensive. But you can sometimes find some deals if you shop around. If you don’t mind open-box or refurbished products, Woot has a plethora of Apple iMacs and Mac Minis available — including some with M1 chips — at cheaper prices than you’d pay for a brand-new model. If you’re looking for a good-quality, long-lasting laptop, Apple MacBooks are hard to beat, but finding a good MacBook deal isn’t always easy since Apple rarely offers discounts on its products directly. This offer is available now through May 20, while supplies last.

Right now you can snag an open-box 2021 iMac in new condition for $1,030. This monitor and computer all-in-one is a convenient desktop option. It comes equipped with Apple’s M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU and it has a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It also has a 1080p camera, a three-mic array and a six-speaker sound system. However, if you don’t necessarily need the power of an 8-core GPU, you can grab this version with 7-core GPU starting at $880. There are also refurbished versions available starting at $840.

And if you prefer Apple’s Mac Mini for something small and portable, check out this grade-A refurbished model with an Apple M1 chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage. It’s available for just $420 right now. (Just note that you will need to buy your own monitor.)

You can see Woot’s guide here to learn more about its refurbished and open-box products so you know what to expect. And every item in the sale comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty, just in case. Be sure to shop the entire sale selection at Woot to check out the other models available, though keep in mind that older models may not deliver the performance you need for more creative tasks.

Whether you use it for work or gaming, a good monitor is a critical part of any desktop PC setup. And whether you’re looking to replace the one you have, or add a second screen to your home office for a serious productivity boost, you’ll find tons of great options for less at Amazon. The online retailer is currently offering up to 37% off select Samsung monitors, with prices starting at just $95. There’s no set expiration for these deals, so we’d recommend you get your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

There’s quite a few different sizes and styles to choose from at this sale. The most affordable model available is the 22-inch T350, a full HD IPS monitor with a 75Hz refresh rate that you can pick up for $95, which is $55 off the usual price. Or for $140, $50 off, you can upgrade to the CF396. It’s a sleek 23.5-inch curved LED monitor with support for AMD FreeSync and a fast 4-millisecond response time.

There are plenty of more advanced monitors available if you’re willing to spend a little more as well. The Samsung Odyssey G51C is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that was released just this year, and features HDR10 support, a 165Hz refresh rate and a stand that allows you to adjust the height, tilt and swivel. It’s on sale for $270, which saves you $80 compared to the usual price. There are also a few smart monitors on sale, which can connect to Wi-Fi and run basic apps without being connected to a PC. This 27-inch M50B smart monitor boats a full HD display, a built-in webcam and AirPlay integration, and is on sale for $205, which is $75 off the usual price.

There are plenty of other great displays on sale, so be sure to shop the entire selection. And you can check out our roundup of all the best monitor deals available now for even more bargains.

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