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If you’re an Xbox gamer looking to bag a few more wins, you may want to upgrade to the Elite Series 2 Core wireless controller. You can customize it to fit your play style, and right now you can pick it up at an all-time low price. The basic white variant is currently $41 off at Microsoft directly, which drops it down to just $89. Or you can grab the red variant for $114, which saves you $26. The blue variant is also on sale at Microsoft, but you’ll find a better price at Walmart, where you can pick it up for $123, saving you $17. Just note that there’s no set expiration for these deals, so we’d recommend getting your order in sooner rather than later if you don’t want to miss out on these savings.

The Elite Series 2 Core controller, unveiled in September 2022, is essentially a more affordable, trimmed-down version of its namesake Elite Series 2. As you’d expect, the two offerings share a bunch of features, like adjustable-tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, wrap-around rubberized grips and 40 hours of rechargeable battery life — all things that can help serious players up their performance and stay in the game for longer.

The Core version, however, comes without the swappable paddles, thumbsticks and D-pad or the charging dock and protective case. If you decide you want all of those customization options down the line, they can be purchased separately in the Complete Component Pack, meaning you can get in the door for less with the Core model and spend the extra as and when you need to.

And if you’re looking for more ways to expand your Xbox gaming setup on a budget, you can check out our full roundup of all the best Xbox deals for more bargains on headsets, storage drives and more.

While external hard drives are great for expanding storage, they often don’t have the read and write speeds to handle more intense activity. That can be anything from gaming on a PC to running an application from it, and if you want to do any of that, you’ll have to go with a higher-end portable SSD like the Samsung T9.

With a capacity for higher speeds and a more robust design, the 2TB Samsung T9 usually goes for $240 but is currently discounted down to $200. This is the first discount we’ve seen on the new T9 SSD and it’s a solid 17% saving.

What sets the Samsung T9 apart from other external hard drives is its ability to hit an impressive 2,000MBps read and write speeds, which is close to the 2,600MBps speeds that an internal NVME SSD can manage. That means you’re getting performance speeds that can almost match an internal drive, which gives you much more room to run intense applications like games or editing software. Even better, it can sustain those speeds for quite a while, so you won’t experience slowdowns or have issues with running apps of the Samsung T9.

Of course, running extended read/write activity can make any external hard drive heat up, but the T9 helps mitigate that with its thermal guard. It also has 9.5-foot drop protection, which is great for those needing a more portable solution without worrying about handling their external hard drives super carefully. Add to that the five-year limited warranty, and you’re getting an overall excellent deal for $200.

Analogue, creator of the well-reviewed Analogue Pocket, a high-quality handheld gaming system that can play Game Boy, Sega Game Gear and a handful of other systems at 10 times the resolution, is now putting a 4K twist on the Nintendo 64 with the Analogue 3D, the company said Monday.

Details regarding the Analogue 3D are slim, with Analogue withholding the console’s looks, price and specific release date. What is known is that it’ll come in 2024 and have 100% compatibility with the Nintendo 64 library across all regions, along with a 4K resolution output. The Analogue 3D will also allow players to recreate the look of old CRT televisions, which is common in these types of modern-retro systems. Analogue also says the 3D will be able to recreate the look of PVMs, or production video monitors, which are high-quality CRT televisions that were used in television and film production.

Analogue is able to achieve 100% compatibility by using a hardware chip called FPGA, which is short for field-programmable gate array. As opposed to software emulation, FPGA allows Analogue to replicate the hardware of older systems at the transistor level.

As to potentially not run afoul of Nintendo or any other copyright holders, the Analogue 3D won’t support openFPGA, a standard that allows third-party developers to make their own programs. Analogue also went out of its way to say the 3D doesn’t infringe on any copyright or trademarks.

This past week, I took Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro Max on an epic adventure to California’s Yosemite National Park.

As a professional photographer, I take tens of thousands of photos every year. Much of my work is done inside my San Francisco photo studio, but I also spend a considerable amount of time shooting on location. I still use a DSLR, but my iPhone 13 Pro is never far from me.

Like most people nowadays, I don’t upgrade my phone every year or even two. Phones have reached a point where they are good at performing daily tasks for three or four years. And most phone cameras are sufficient for capturing everyday special moments to post on social media or share with friends.

But maybe, like me, you’re in the mood for something shiny and new like the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I wanted to find out how my 2-year-old iPhone 13 Pro and its 3x optical zoom would do against the 15 Pro Max and its new 5x optical zoom. And what better place to take them than on an epic adventure to Yosemite, one of the crown jewels of America’s National Park System and an iconic destination for outdoor lovers.

Yosemite is absolutely, massively impressive.

The main camera is still the best camera

The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s main camera with its wide angle lens is the most important camera on the phone. It has a new larger 48-megapixel sensor that had no problem being my daily workhorse for a week.

The larger sensor means the camera can now capture more light and render colors more accurately. And the improvements are visible. Not only do photos look richer in bright light but also in low-light scenarios.

In the images below, taken at sunrise at Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park, notice how the 15 Pro Max’s photo has better fidelity, color and contrast in the foreground leaves. Compare that against the pronounced edge sharpening of the mountaintops in the 13 Pro image.

The 15 Pro Max’s camera captures excellent detail in bright light, including more texture, like in rocky landscapes, more detail in the trees and more fine-grained color.

A new 15 Pro Max feature aimed at satisfying a camera nerd’s creative itch uses the larger main sensor combined with the A17 Pro chip to turn the 24mm equivalent wide angle lens into essentially four lenses. You can switch the main camera between 1x, 1.2x, 1.5x and 2x, the equivalent of 24mm, 28mm, 35mm and 50mm prime lens – four of the most popular prime lens lengths. In reality, the 15 Pro Max takes crops of the sensor and using some clever processing to correct lens distortion.

In use, it’s nice to have these crop options, but for most people they will likely be of little interest.

I find the 15 Pro Max’s native 1x view a little wide and enjoy being able to change it to default to 1.5x magnification. I went into Settings, tapped on Camera, then on Main Camera and changed the default lens to a 35mm look. Now, every time I open the camera, it’s at 1.5x and I can just focus on framing and taking the photo instead of zooming in.

Another nifty change that I highly recommend is to customize the Action button so that it opens the camera when you long press it. The Action button replaces the switch to mute/silence your phone that has been on every iPhone since the original. You can program the Action button to trigger a handful of features or shortcuts by going into the Settings app and tapping Action button. Once you open the camera, the Action button can double as a physical camera shutter button.

The dynamic range and detail are noticeably better in photos I took with the 15 Pro Max main camera in just about every lighting condition.

There are fewer blown out highlights and nicer, blacker blacks with less noise. In particular, there is more tonal range and detail in the whites. I noticed this particularly when it came to how the 15 Pro Max captured direct sunlight on climbers or in the shadow detail in the rock formations.

Read more: iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Smartphone Shootout

Overall, the 15 Pro Max’s main camera is simply far better and consistent at exposures than on the 13 Pro.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max 5x telephoto camera

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5x telephoto camera with an f/2.8 aperture and an equivalent focal length of 120mm.

The 13 Pro’s 3x camera, introduced in 2021, was a huge step up from previous models and still gives zoomed-in images a cinematic feel from the lens’ depth compression. The 15 Pro Max’s longer telephoto lens, combined with a larger sensor, accentuates those cinematic qualities even further, resulting in images with a rich array of color and a wider tonal range.

All this translates to a huge improvement in light capture and a noticeable step up in image quality for the iPhone’s zoom lens.

I found that the 15 Pro Max’s telephoto camera yields better photos of subjects farther away like mountains, wildlife and the stage at a live concert.

A combination of optical stabilization and 3D sensor-shift make the 15 Pro Max’s tele upgrade experience easier to use by steadying the image capture. A longer lens typically means there’s a greater chance of blurred images due to your hand shaking. Using such a long focal length magnifies every little movement of the camera.

I found that the 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization system does wonders for shooting distant subjects and minimizing that camera shake.

The image below was shot with the 5x zoom on the iPhone 15 Pro Max looking up the Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View. It is an incredibly crisp telephoto image.

For reference, the image below was shot on the 15 Pro Max from the same location using the ultra Wide lens. I am about five miles away from that V-shaped dip at the end of the valley.

The iPhone still suffers from lens flare

Lens flares, along with the green dot that seems to be in all iPhone images taken into direct sunlight, continue to be an issue on the iPhone 15 Pro Max despite the new lens coatings.

Apple says the main camera lens has been treated for anti-glare, but I didn’t notice any improvements. In some cases, images have even greater lens flares than photos from previous iPhone models.

Notice the repeated halo effect surrounding the sun on the images below shot at Lower Yosemite Falls.

The 15 Pro Max and Smart HDR 5

The 15 Pro Max’s new A17 Pro chip brings with it greater computational power (Apple calls it Smart HDR 5), which delivers more natural looking images compared with the 13 Pro, especially in very bright and very dark scenes. There is a noticeably better, more subtle handling of color with a less heavy-handed approach that balances between brightening the shadows and darkening highlights.

You can see clearly the warmer, more natural looking light in 15 Pro Max photo below, pushing back against the typical blue light rendering that is common in over-processed HDR images. At the same time, Apple’s implementation hasn’t swayed too far in the opposite direction and refrains from over saturating orange colors that frequently troubles digital corrections on phones.

Coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, I noticed the background corrections during computational processing on the 15 Pro Max tend to result in more discrete and balanced images. Apple appears to have dialed back its bombastic pursuit of pushing computational photography right in our faces like with the 13 Pro and fine tuned the 15 Pro Max’s image pipeline to lean toward a more realistic reflection of your subject.

It’s a welcome change.

The 15 Pro Max shines in night mode

Night mode shots from the 15 Pro Max look similar to the ones from my 13 Pro Max, but there are minor improvements in the exposure that result in images with a better tonal range. The 15 Pro Max’s larger main camera sensor captures photos with less noise in the blacks and a better overall exposure compared to the 13 Pro Max.

Colors in 15 Pro Max night mode images appear more accurate, realistic, and have a wider dynamic range. Notice the detail in the photo below of El Capitan and The Dawn Wall. The 15 Pro Max even captures detail in the car lights snaking through the valley floor road.

Overall, night mode images continue to look soft and over-processed. Night mode gives snaps a dream-like vibe and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. These photos are brighter and have less image noise than those shot on my iPhone 13 Pro Max.

15 Pro Max vs. 13 Pro Max: the bottom line

By this point, it should be no surprise that the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s cameras are a significant improvement over the ones on the 13 Pro Max. If photography is a priority for you, I recommend upgrading to it from the 13 Pro Max or earlier.

If you’re coming from an iPhone 14 Pro, the improvements seem less dramatic, and it’s likely not a worth the upgrade. I’m incredibly excited to continue carrying the iPhone 15 Pro Max in my pocket to Yosemite or just around my home.

The Los Angeles Chargers should be well rested for the Dallas Cowboys. Coming off their bye week, the Chargers expect to have Austin Ekeler back in the lineup after being out since injuring his ankle in week 1. The Cowboys looked dominate over the first two weeks of the season but have dropped two of their last three games. It will be a fun matchup with the explosive Chargers offense led by QB Justin Herbert going up against All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons and the tough Dallas defense.

The Cowboys-Chargers game kicks off tonight at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT) on ABC and ESPN. Looking for the Manning brothers? Peyton and Eli have the night off. The ManningCast will return in next week.

Keep reading to see your viewing options for Monday Night Football. And 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.

How to watch MNF without cable

If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch Monday Night Football with a live TV service. The good news for football fans is that ABC and ESPN are available on each of the five major streaming services.

All of 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.

You might not know that much about smart monitors since they aren’t that common. In essence, they’re the same as a smart TV, but they also offer some basic computer functions and can act as a light workstation. A great example is Samsung’s Smart Monitor M7, which is currently going for the discounted price of $350 at Woot. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen it hit since last year and undercuts Amazon’s current discount by $30.

At 43 inches, the Samsung M7 might be a bit big for a monitor, but that’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, especially if you don’t sit directly in front of the screen, prefer your display a bit bigger or want something that can do double duty as a TV screen.

In addition to entertainment and streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube, the M7 can also run Microsoft Office 365 programs so you can edit documents, type up spreadsheets and much more — all without the help of a PC. And if you do have another computer, you can connect it via USB-C or HDMI cable for a dual-monitor setup or even remotely access it.

Of course, given that this is a monitor that is a little bit more productivity-focused, it’s not the best for gaming, even though it has a few gaming features. For example, it has Samsung’s Gaming Hub, which lets you stream games to your monitor without needing a gaming PC or console. On the other hand, the base refresh rate of the monitor is only 60Hz which is on the lower end for most modern gaming expectations. Also, the gray-to-gray response time, that’s how fast the monitor changes the picture, is about 4 milliseconds, which won’t really affect most people who aren’t heavy gamers, but it’s something to keep in mind if you are.

If Samsung’s hybrid monitor and productivity device isn’t for you, it’s worth checking out these monitor deals for alternatives.

Keychron has carved out a nice spot for itself in the custom mechanical keyboard market. But its keyboards are more for typing than gaming. Enter Lemokey, a gaming-focused sub-brand, and its first wireless custom mechanical keyboard, the L3. At its heart, the Lemokey L3 is a Keychron Q3 Pro with multipoint Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless for reduced latency when gaming and improved screw-in stabilizers that help reduce rattling in keys like the space bar, Enter and Shift key. Its design is very similar to the Q3 Pro but feels more refined with a modular look.

You can preorder a fully assembled or barebones L3 in black, blue or silver on both the Lemokey and Keychron websites. You’ll also be able to choose among Lemokey exclusive Gateron Jupiter Red (linear), Brown (tactile) or Banana (tactile) switches and the company’s Cherry-profile double-shot keycaps.

Design

The L3 model we received for review is the fully assembled version in black with Jupiter Brown switches. It’s a sturdy 80% keyboard in the body of a 96% keyboard. By “sturdy,” I mean it’s pretty much a heavy slab of metal — it surely looks like one from its side profile — that you won’t have to worry about sliding around often. With caps, switches and its full CNC-machined aluminum frame, it weighs around 4.4 pounds. It’s also available barebones with no switches or key caps.

Its bottom has a simple, stylish industrial design with three Xs spanning the entire length. But picking up the keyboard to show it off isn’t likely something you’ll find yourself doing too often with its heavy weight. The Lemokey L3’s larger footprint can be attributed to its row of macro keys and knob on the left, stretching the keyboard to 15.8 by 5.4 inches. That’s larger than most 96% keyboards.

Because of this, I would catch myself naturally going for the non-existent number pad when using this keyboard for work. To use the L3 for gaming, I had to move it to the left side of my extra-large mousepad to free up space for the quick, large mouse swipes that come with playing first-person shooters like Call of Duty or Apex Legends.

At the back of the keyboard is a USB-C port and a switch to toggle between Bluetooth, wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections. (The 2.4GHz wireless option isn’t available with the Keychron Q Pro keyboards.) If you expected there to be a slot to tuck the 2.4GHz receiver into the keyboard somewher, it’s not there. You’re just left with a very small, free-range USB receiver. So put it somewhere safe so you don’t lose it if you want to game wirelessly.

Above the arrow keys sit three indicator lights. The first, or furthest left, indicates charging status (red when charging, green when fully charged). The second indicates wireless connection (blinking blue when pairing via Bluetooth, of course, or green when switching to the 2.4GHz connection). And the third light indicates when Caps Lock is on with a blue light.

Lemokey’s L3 sits at a slight incline similar to Keychron’s Q3 Pro but not as high as other aluminum-bodied Keychron keyboards like the Q2, which I’d prefer. But strangely, it works for the better because of the ergonomics of the keyboard, overall.

Gaming, typing and customizing macros

Gaming on the L3 is much better than I’ve experienced with other gaming keyboards from the likes of Corsair, Razer or HyperX. Cherry-profile keycaps sit lower than others, requiring less finger movement and, in turn, allowing you to play longer. The keyboard is compatible with QMK/VIA open-source software, making it easy for enthusiasts to record macros, remap keys and customize the L3’s lighting. If you’re new to using the software, it’s a fairly short learning curve as everything is fairly straightforward.

Typing on the Jupiter Brown tactile switches felt great as there’s a step in actuation, letting you physically know that you pressed each key. I normally prefer linear switches for their smoother, quieter typing, but the double-gasket mount, improved stabilizers and layers of foam in this keyboard help eliminate a lot of the case ping.

The knob and row of customizable macros on the left side feel more natural than if they were on the right. When gaming, your hand sits on WASD for the most part, so turning a knob close to those keys can be done instantly. Whereas, when the knob and macros are on the right side, you must either leave your mouse or reach across the keyboard.

Battery life

The L3’s 4,000mAh battery is rated for up to 200 hours using its 2.4GHz wireless connection with the lighting turned off. Switching to Bluetooth gets you up to 300 hours of use, according to Lemokey’s site. Also, the keyboard’s 1,000Hz polling rate is available only with the wired and 2.4GHz connection; Bluetooth is 90Hz.

Out of the box, I only had to charge the L3 once after a couple of days of gaming and work. It wasn’t an issue for me since I prefer a wired connection for gaming anyway, but I did notice that it took almost 5 hours for the green indicator to appear and let me know the keyboard was fully charged.

Verdict

Overall, the Lemokey L3 is a well-built premium gaming keyboard that’s crafted for longer and better gaming sessions. Its larger footprint might discourage some, but its side panel with a knob and macro keys is a worthy use of space. I just wish there was a slot on the keyboard for the 2.4GHz dongle so I wouldn’t have to worry about losing it when it’s not in use.

With a solid aluminum body, its barebones price of $194 is on par with other wireless mechanical keyboards on the market. This keyboard becomes a steal when you purchase it fully assembled for $214, just $20 more; Gateron Jupiter switches cost $31 alone, and keycaps can range from $30 to $200.

Five weeks into the 2023 NFL season and the Detroit Lions continue to show that they’re legit.

An impressive 42-24 win last Sunday against the Panthers improved their record to 4-1, best in the NFC North.

In Week 6 they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who’ve similarly started the year strong and enter the contest fresh from a bye and atop the NFC South with a 3-1 record.

The Lions and Bucs kick off in Tampa Bay at 1:25 p.m. PT (4:25 p.m. ET) on Fox. Here’s how you can watch, even if the game isn’t available on your local Fox channel.

The game will be shown on TV in the Detroit and Tampa Bay areas (according to 506 Sports) on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you’re blocked because of an internet location glitch or just want an added layer of privacy for streaming. There is an option that doesn’t require subscribing to something like NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus, or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network, or VPN.

Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.

Read more: NFL 2023: How to Watch and Stream Games and RedZone With or Without Cable

Lions vs. Bucs: When and where?

For Week 6 of the NFL season, the Buccaneers host the Lions at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 a.m. PT) on Sunday. The game is set to take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the Bucs.

How to watch the Lions vs. Bucs game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and 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, plus it’s a great idea for when 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 and Canada, as long as you’ve got 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 Lions vs. Bucs game in the US

This week’s Lions-Bucs game is on Fox, so in addition to a VPN set to an area carrying the game (see tips below) you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local Fox affiliate that’s broadcasting the game. The least expensive such service is Sling TV Blue.

Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local Fox stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV. They all cost more than Sling TV, but they also carry more channels, including football-broadcasting channels like ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.

If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for Fox. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, though you will need to make sure you have good reception.

Quick tips for streaming Lions vs. Bucs using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
• Sling Blue is only an option if and when the ability to get Fox local affiliates is active on your account. You may want to verify that your billing address is eligible for that option before committing your credit card.
• 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 Cardinals’ rough 2023 campaign continues. After an impressive Week 3 win over the Cowboys, Arizona failed to build on that momentum and dropped two straight games, including last Sunday’s contest against the Bengals.

Their Week 6 opponent, the NFC West rival Rams, will similarly be looking to reenter the win column after losing last Sunday to the Eagles.

The Cardinals and Rams kick off in Los Angeles at 1:25 p.m. PT (4:25 p.m. ET) on Fox. Here’s how you can watch, even if the game isn’t available on your local Fox channel.

The game will be shown on TV in the Phoenix and Los Angeles areas (according to 506 Sports) on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you’re blocked because of an internet location glitch or you just want an added layer of privacy for streaming. There’s an option that doesn’t require subscribing to something like NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus, or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network, or VPN.

Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.

Read more: NFL 2023: How to Watch and Stream Games and RedZone With or Without Cable

Cardinals vs. Rams: When and where?

For Week 6 of the NFL season, the Rams host the Cardinals at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 a.m. PT) on Sunday. The game is set to take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, home of the Rams.

How to watch the Cardinals vs. Rams game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game, and that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to encrypt your traffic to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day, plus it’s a great idea for when you’re traveling, find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and 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 as being 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 and Canada, as long as you’ve got 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 Cardinals vs. Rams game in the US

This week’s Cardinals-Rams game is on Fox, so in addition to a VPN set to an area carrying the game (see tips below) you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local Fox affiliate that’s broadcasting the game. The least expensive such service is Sling TV Blue.

Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local Fox stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV. They all cost more than Sling TV, but they also carry more channels, including football-broadcasting channels like ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.

If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for Fox. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, though you will need to make sure you have good reception.

Quick tips for streaming Cardinals vs. Rams using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
• Sling Blue is only an option if and when the ability to get Fox local affiliates is active on your account. You may want to verify that your billing address is eligible for that option before committing your credit card.
• 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.

Is Zach Wilson finally the answer for the Jets? After plenty of early struggles, the 24-year-old QB helped the Jets find the win column last week in Denver — but this week’s opponent, the Eagles, should pose a much tougher test than the free-falling Broncos.

Philadelphia enters Week 6 at 5-0, making it one of the NFL’s final undefeated teams (alongside the San Francisco 49ers). Philly has a two-game lead atop the NFC East.

The Eagles and Jets kick off in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 1:25 p.m. PT (4:25 p.m. ET) on Fox. Here’s how you can watch, even if the game isn’t available on your local Fox channel.

The gridiron smackdown will be shown on TV in the Philadelphia and New York City areas (according to 506 Sports) on live TV streaming services, but there may be cases where you’re blocked because of an internet location glitch or you just want an added layer of privacy for streaming. There’s an option that doesn’t require subscribing to something like NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plus, or searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network, or VPN.

Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.

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Eagles vs. Jets: When and where?

For Week 6 of the NFL season, the Jets host the Eagles at 4:25 p.m. ET (1:25 a.m. PT) on Sunday. The game is set to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the Jets.

How to watch the Eagles vs. Jets game online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and 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, plus it’s a great idea for when 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 and Canada, as long as you’ve got 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.

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Livestream the Eagles vs. Jets game in the US

This week’s Eagles-Jets game is on Fox, so in addition to a VPN set to an area carrying the game (see tips below) you’ll need a live TV streaming service that carries a local Fox affiliate that’s broadcasting the game. The least expensive such service is Sling TV Blue.

Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local Fox stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV. They all cost more than Sling TV, but they also carry more channels, including football-broadcasting channels like ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.

If you live in an area where the game is being broadcast, an over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for Fox. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, though you will need to make sure you have good reception.

Quick tips for streaming Eagles vs. Jets using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
• Sling Blue is only an option if and when the ability to get Fox local affiliates is active on your account. You may want to verify that your billing address is eligible for that option before committing your credit card.
• 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.