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Best Buy is granting early access to incredible deals for My Best members. That means that starting today, select members can take advantage of exclusive savings on TVs, computers, speakers, fitness equipment and much more. Additionally, Plus and Total members can score a $50 credit towards a future purchase when you spend $500 or more in October.

If you’re not a Best Buy member yet, don’t worry — the company is now offering three tiers of membership. You can become a Best Buy member for free (which includes free shipping), while a My Best Buy Plus membership will run you $50 a year and a Total membership has an annual price of $180. However, it’s worth noting that for access to many of the largest discounts in this exclusive early access sale, you will need to be a Plus or Total member. This early access event runs from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, then on Oct 30, early Black Friday deals will open up to anyone.

Black Friday won’t kick off until November, but if you want to get a head start on holiday shopping, this is a great opportunity to snag top tech at a deep discount. As you plan your bargain hunts for this season, keep the following dates from Best Buy in mind.

• Oct. 27 through Oct. 29: Black Friday Early Access for members
• Oct. 30: Early Black Friday Deals open to everyone
• Nov. 17 through Nov. 25: Black Friday sale
• Nov. 26 through Nov. 27: Cyber Monday sale

To save you some time and effort, we’ve gone through the current sale selection and highlighted some of our favorite offers below.

More early access deals worth checking out:

• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus (128GB): $600 (save $330)
• Dell 32-inch curved gaming monitor: $240 (save $110)
• Keurig K-Elite pod coffee maker: $120 (save $70)
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds: $90 (save $60)
• Asus 14-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus laptop: $299 (save $200)
• Blink Outdoor 3rd-gen security camera: $40 (save $60)
• Linksys AX3000 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router: $130 (save $50)
• Roku Streambar 4K media streamer and soundbar: $100 (save $30)
• Therabody Theragun Prime percussion gun: $189 (save $111)
• HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop (512GB): $450 (save $350)
• TP-Link Tapo mini smart plug: $10 (save $10)
• HP 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop (512GB): $550 (save $250)
• Sengled A19 smart color bulb (4-pack): $30 (save $10)
• LG 55-inch UQ70 Series 4K smart TV: $300 (save $200)
• Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells: $300 (save $130)
• Garmin Instinct Solar 45mm GPS smartwatch: $200 (save $150)
• Razer Basilisk V3 wired gaming mouse: $40 (save $30)
• SanDisk 64GB Ultra Dual Drive Go with USB-A and USB-C: $10 (save $8)
• HP 27-inch IPS FHD monitor: $130 (save $140)
• Sennheiser CX true wireless headphones: $70 (save $60)
• Bowflex Treadmill 10: $1,500 (save $800)
• Ecovacs Deebot N10 Max Plus robot vacuum and mop: $380 (save $270)
• Netgear Nighthawk AX5300 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router: $150 (save $150)
• WD My Passport 1TB external SSD: $70 (save $85)

There are plenty of other discounted items as well, so be sure to check out the entire sale selection at Best Buy.

Having made a proverbial killing with its theatrical release, horror movie sequel The Nun 2 arrives just in time for spooky season on streaming platform Max.

This ninth installment in the ongoing “Conjuring universe” whisks fright fans off to France in the late 1950s, where concerned priests have dispatched Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate the reported return of the evil demon Valak, aka “The Nun” (Bonnie Aarons).

Directed by Michael Chaves and also starring Jonas Bloquet, Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell, the movie has pulled in an impressive $250 million at the box office since its worldwide release in cinemas last month.

Read on to find out how to watch The Nun 2, no matter where you are in the world.

When is The Nun 2 being released?

The Nun 2 premieres on Friday, Oct. 27 at 12:01 a.m. PT (3:01 a.m. ET) on streaming service Max.

How to watch The Nun 2 from anywhere on VPN

So what if you’re traveling outside your home country and want to enjoy the film or want an added layer of privacy for streaming? There is an option that doesn’t require searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a VPN, or virtual private network.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the movie. If you find yourself unable to watch locally, a VPN can come in handy. Plus, it’s a great idea for when you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

Most VPNs, like CNET’s Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to virtually change your location. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals.

Watch The Nun 2 in the US

The Nun 2 is available to watch at home on Max. The streaming service unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries and is currently only available in the US. Max offers three plans: With Ads — the least expensive option, at $10 per month or $100 per year — Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free.

Tips for streaming The Nun 2 using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success 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 viewing 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 in to 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 network’s 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.

Apple’s iOS 17 was released on Sept. 18, shortly after the company held its “Wonderlust” event, where the tech giant announced the new iPhone 15 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the new features in iOS 17 and to help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 17 updates.

Getting started with iOS 17

• iOS 17 Review: StandBy Mode Changed My Relationship With My iPhone

• Whether or Not Your iPhone Supports iOS 17
• Do This Before Downloading iOS 17
• How to Download iOS 17 to Your iPhone

Using iOS 17

• Three iPhone Settings to Change after Downloading iOS 17
• iOS 17’s Best New Features
• The iOS 17 Features We’re Excited About
• iOS 17 Is Filled With Delightful Features, Intuitive Improvements and More
• 17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Shouldn’t Miss
• iOS 17 Upgrades Your iPhone’s Keyboard
• You Can Tag Your Pets In Your ‘People’ Album With iOS 17
• How to Create Live Stickers in iOS 17

• How to Set Up Contact Posters in iOS 17
• How to Automatically Delete Two-Factor Verification Codes in iOS 17
• What to Know About iOS 17’s Unreleased Journal App

• How Good Are Offline Maps in iOS 17?
• How to Use iOS 17’s Live Voicemail Feature
• You Can Change Your Private Browsing Browser in iOS 17

• Hidden iOS 17 Feature Makes It Easier to Send Photos and Videos

• You Can Clone Your Voice with iOS 17. Here’s How

• Are Audio Message Transcripts in iOS 17 Any Good?

• Sharing AirTags in iOS 17 is Easy. Here’s How

• How to Create Camera Shortcuts in iOS 17

• What You Need to Know About the Improved Autocorrect in iOS 17
• Use This Hidden iOS 17 Feature to Reduce Eye Strain

• How to Enable Sensitive Content Warnings on Your iPhone

• Let Your Loved Ones Know You’re Safe With This iOS 17 Feature

iOS 17 updates

• What New Features iOS 17.1 Brings to Your iPhone
• What to Know About iOS 17.0.1

• Apple Made an iPhone 15 Mistake, but iOS 17.0.2 Is Here to Fix It

• iOS 17.0.3 Fixes This iPhone 15 Pro Problem

Make sure to check back periodically for more iOS 17 tips and how to use new features as Apple releases more updates.

You can call it the Wild Card World Series. For only the third time in baseball history, two Wild Card teams will meet in the World Series. The Texas Rangers went 90-72 and were the second-to-last team to qualify for the playoffs in the American League. The Arizona Diamondbacks finished the year at 84-78 and grabbed the sixth and final playoff spot in the National League on the penultimate day of the regular season.

Both teams got hot in October, however, and followed similar paths to the World Series, sweeping the first two rounds of the postseason before winning their respective League Championship series in seven games. It’s quite a turnaround for two teams that each lost more than 100 games two years ago.

While a Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series is not what many baseball fans expected, or really wanted outside of Arizona and Arlington, there are fun players on both clubs to get to know. For the Rangers, shortstop Corey Seager and right fielder Adolis García both mashed more than 30 home runs in the regular season and haven’t slowed down in the postseason. The Diamondbacks are led by second baseman Ketel Marte and rookie right fielder Corbin Carroll. Marte is riding a 16-game postseason hitting streak, and the diminutive Carroll has both power and speed — and is almost assured to be named NL Rookie of the Year.

The 2023 World Series starts Friday at 8:03 p.m. ET (5:07 p.m. PT) on Fox.

What’s the schedule for the World Series?

The Texas Rangers won the ALCS in seven games to advance to the franchise’s first World Series since 2011. The Arizona Diamondbacks prevailed in seven games in the NLCS to reach their first World Series since 2001. The Rangers won eight more games than the Diamondbacks in the regular season to earn home field advantage.

The 2023 World Series begins on Friday. Each game of the best-of-seven series is scheduled to start at 8:03 p.m. ET (5:03 p.m. PT) on Fox.

Friday, Oct. 27

• Game 1: Diamondbacks at Rangers

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Game 2: Diamondbacks at Rangers

Monday, Oct. 30

• Game 3: Rangers at Diamondbacks

Tuesday, Oct. 31

• Game 4: Rangers at Diamondbacks

Wednesday, Nov. 1

• Game 5*: Rangers at Diamondbacks

Friday Nov. 3

• Game 6*: Diamondbacks at Rangers

Saturday, Nov 3

• Game 7*: Diamondbacks at Rangers

* If necessary.

You can see the full postseason schedule here.

How to watch the World Series without cable

If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the World Series with a live TV service. Fox is available on each of the five major streaming services. Not every service carries every local network in every area, however, so you will need to check each service, using the links below, to make sure it carries Fox where you live.

All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, let you cancel anytime, and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

FaceTime Reactions are one of the many new features that have come to iOS 17 since it was released in September. Reactions work in Apple’s video-based apps like FaceTime. It reads your body’s movements, so when you make certain gestures, Apple responds in kind by playing a corresponding animation or emoji.

For example, if you give the camera a double thumbs-up, Apple shows a thumbs-up emoji on the screen to match you. It’s similar to how Apple Messages can recognize specific keywords in your texts and automatically send reactions with it, like balloons with “happy birthday,” only now it recognizes specific gestures.

However, you might want to occasionally disable this feature. If you use FaceTime for work or telehealth visits, you might find the animations to be unprofessional or unwanted. Because Reactions are automatically enabled, you’ll have to manually turn it off to avoid accidentally triggering them. Here’s how.

How to turn off FaceTime Reactions on iPhone and iPad

1. Open FaceTime.

2. Start a call — you have to have your camera on before you can deactivate Reactions.

3. Open your Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of your screen. This won’t end your call.

4. Select Effects in the upper left corner.

5. Tap and unselect Reactions from this menu.

How to turn off FaceTime Reactions on Macs running MacOS Sonoma

1. Open FaceTime.

2. Click the camera icon in the menu at the top of your screen — you don’t need to start a call to deactivate Reactions.

3. Click Reactions to turn off.

For now, Reactions are only available for the iPhone 12 and newer and those running iOS 17. On Mac, you have to be running the newest operating system, MacOS Sonoma. You can easily check and update what software version you have by going into Settings > General > Software Updates.

For more on iOS 17, check out how to use the live voicemail feature, how to use Check Ins and how to use Reminders to manage your grocery list. All this and more lives on CNET’s iOS 17 cheat sheet, which is regularly updated with new explainers and guides.

Liverpool’s pursuit of UEFA Europa League glory continues today with a home fixture at Anfield against French side Toulouse.

The Reds currently lead Group E following routine wins over Union Saint-Gilloise and LASK, and head into this match off the back of a hard-fought Merseyside derby victory over Everton at the weekend.

Currently stuck in mid-table in Ligue 1, Toulouse have picked up four points from their first two fixtures in Group E, but are very much underdogs for this trip to Anfield.

These two clubs have met twice before, with Liverpool winning both home and away in the 2007/08 Champions League.

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

Liverpool vs. Toulouse: When and where?

Liverpool host Toulouse at Anfield on Thursday, Oct. 26. 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 Canada, and 6 a.m. AEDT on Friday, Oct. 27 in Australia).

How to watch Liverpool vs. Toulouseonline from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view Europa 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 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.

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein the US

American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa League.

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein the UK

Europa League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport).

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein Canada

If you want to stream Europa League games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein Australia

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

Quick tips for streaming UEFA Europa League matches using a VPN

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

The 4-3 Buffalo Bills have dropped two of their last three games, including a shocking loss last week to the last-place Patriots. After losing key players on defense the past few weeks, the Bills will need Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and the offense to kick it into gear against the Buccaneers and their poor pass defense. The 3-3 Bucs enter Thursday’s game on a two-game losing streak but remain very much alive in the lackluster NFC South.

Kickoff for the Bucs-Bills game on Thursday Night Football is set for 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT) tonight with the game streaming nationally on Prime Video and for free on Twitch.

Keep reading to see your options for watching Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, Twitch, NFL Plus and — if you live in the home markets of the Buccaneers or Bills — a local network channel.

With YouTube and YouTube TV now the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, along with games also streaming on Paramount Plus, Peacock and ESPN Plus, there’s lots for NFL fans to keep track of this season. Check out our picks for the best live TV streaming services for NFL fans in 2023.

TNF streaming: Prime Video, Twitch and NFL Plus

Thursday Night Football games are streamed nationally on Amazon Prime Video, giving NFL fans more incentive than free two-day shipping to sign up for an Amazon Prime account, which costs $15 a month or $139 a year. You can also subscribe only to Prime Video for $9 a month.

Fans in the local market of each team playing on Thursday night will be able to watch on an over-the-air station, while those who don’t pay for either of Amazon’s services can watch for free on Prime Video’s Twitch channel. (Twitch is also owned by Amazon.)

If you subscribe to NFL Plus, the league’s $7-per-month streaming service (or $15 a month with Red Zone included), you can also stream the game without subscribing to Prime or Prime Video. Note that NFL Plus viewing is limited to watching on just a phone or tablet, not on a computer or TV.

Can I watch Thursday Night Football on local TV?

Yes, you can, if you live in the local market of either of the teams playing on Thursday. For this week, that’s WTVT Fox 13 in Tampa and WKBW ABC 7 in Buffalo. There are two ways to watch local channels on your TV. The first is with a live TV streaming service. And the second is with an over-the-air antenna, if you live in an area that has good reception.

All five of the live TV streaming services carry ABC and Fox, but not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries ABC or Fox in your particular area.

All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

The Meta Quest 3 is the latest VR/AR offering from the folks at Meta. It is a huge upgrade from the Meta Quest 2 and offers some fantastic AR features that let you play and work in your home environment. In his Meta Quest 3 review, CNET resident VR expert Scott Stein rated the new headset with an 8.9/10; high praise indeed.

But what is a VR headset without some extra bells and whistles? Most headsets work better with a new head strap, and there are other protective skins to help keep your Quest 3 looking its best. While not exhaustive, we’ve put together a list of Meta Quest 3 accessories that will elevate your VR/AR experience.

It can be difficult to pick a good pair of headphones on a budget, especially since there are so many great options out there. However, Amazon has some great deals on JBL audio devices right now, so you should be able to find a decent set of cans even if you don’t want to spend much money. The JBL Tune headphones, for example, have been discounted down to their lowest price ever, just $25 instead of $50.

While the JBL Tunes might be somewhat basic, they still sound relatively good and provide quite a bit of bass boost. They’re also compact and easy to carry around, although the earcups might be a bit uncomfortable for those with larger ears, since the cups are small. Battery life is also impressive for such budget-oriented headphones, with around 40 hours of charge.

If you’d prefer headphones with noise cancellation, you could go for the slightly more expensive JBL Tune 230NC earbuds for the discounted price of $50. While they aren’t the best noise-canceling earbuds, they’re excellent for the price, especially when you consider the great audio quality and the lightweight design that makes them easy to wear. With ANC switched on, they also get roughly the promised 32 hours of battery life.

While these two deals are pretty great on their own, if they don’t quite tickle your fancy, you should check out the complete JBL sale on Amazon. There are a lot of great headphones and earbuds to pick from, so you can find something that works for you; if not, we’ve rounded up some of the best earbud and headphone deals out there you can look at, too.

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have been out for a little over a month. By now, you’ve probably gotten familiar with the new features available on the phone, like StandBy Mode, which turns your phone into a smart display, and NameDrop, which you can use to share your contact information simply by placing your phone near someone else’s phone.

Read more: Check Out These 7 Hidden iOS 17 Settings and Features on Your iPhone

However, if you haven’t had time to explore features exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, you’re going to want to. There aren’t many exclusive features, but in this story, we’ve highlighted three that you’ll definitely want to set up, configure and put to use. If you’re looking to get the most out of your iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, here’s what you need to know.

Don’t have an iPhone 15 Pro yet? Check out our review of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and this gallery that takes a closer look at the two high-end iPhone models.

1. Set up the new action button

The action button is one of the biggest changes to the iPhone hardware in a long time, replacing the ring/silent switch that’s been around since the very first iPhone model. Instead of just toggling between ring and switch mode, the action can be customized to do things like turn on your flashlight, record a voice memo and run a shortcut.

Read more: Use Your iPhone 15 Pro’s New Action Button for More Than One Thing

In Settings > Action Button, swipe through the various actions you want the action button to perform when pressed. These are actions you have available:

• Silent Mode (default): Switch between silent and ring mode.
• Focus: Turn on your main Focus mode, like Do Not Disturb.
• Flashlight: Turn on your rear flashlight.
• Voice Memo: Record an audio note.
• Magnifier: Use your camera as a magnifying glass.
• Shortcut: Trigger a shortcut you’ve downloaded or created.
• Accessibility: Use an accessibility feature of your choosing.
• No action

If you see arrows below an action, that means there are additional options. To assign an action to the button, simply swipe and stay on the action in your settings. When you’re finished, exit the setting’s page.

2. Change the default camera lens when you open your camera

The default main camera on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is the 24mm lens, which is equivalent to 1x zoom. It’s your standard lens, but if you always find yourself zooming in a tiny bit when you’re snapping a photograph, you can change over to a different default lens for the main camera.

In Settings > Camera > Main Camera, choose between the three main lenses:

• 24mm – 1x (default)
• 28mm – 1.2x
• 35mm – 1.5x

The next time you open your main camera, your camera will start at whatever new focal length you choose, whether it’s 1.2x or 1.5x. If you want to swap between lenses, tap the main camera zoom control to manually switch between 24mm, 28mm and 35mm. You can also press and hold down on the control and drag the slider for more precise control.

3. Take advantage of the iPhone 15 Pro’s USB-C 3.0 speeds

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus both have a USB-C port, but the two models support the same USB 2.0 speeds as prior iPhone models with a Lightning port, which is 480 megabits per second. The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max on the other hand also have USB-C ports, but they support USB 3.0 speeds, which is 10 gigabits per second — making it 20 times faster.

So what does this all mean for you? First, you’ll need a USB-C cable that supports 3.0 speeds. The USB-C cable that comes with your iPhone only supports 2.0 speeds, so you’ll need to buy an additional cable (like this one on Amazon).

Now that you have the correct cable, you can quickly transfer data between your iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. If you’re transferring data from iTunes to your iPhone, and vice versa, that should be quicker. But it works for really any files being transferred out of your iPhone, especially to a flash drive. That’ll also be faster.

Apple also a page highlighting that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can support recording ProRes video (high-quality lossy video compression format) directly to an external storage device, at up to 4K at 60 frames per second. It’s a niche feature, but if you’re a cinematographer or a video editor, shooting in ProRes gives you better detail and color depth you can color grade later on without losing quality. Having it directly recorded to an external storage device saves space and time, allowing you to connect the SD directly to your computer without having to transfer it from your iPhone first.