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  • Brentford vs. Man United Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Brentford vs. Man United Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    Man United will hoping to enhance their chances of Champions League qualification as they travel to west London on Saturday to face struggling Brentford.

    While boss Erik ten Hag has had his tenure at United called into question by much of the media for most of the campaign, United could still end the season on something of a high. The Red Devils remain well-placed for Champions League qualification and come into this clash off the back of a memorable FA Cup quarterfinal win over old rivals Liverpool.

    The hosts are meanwhile bona fide relegation candidates after their defeat to fellow strugglers Burnley left Thomas Frank’s side just five points outside the drop zone.

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

    Ivan Toney of Brentford looking to his right.

    Brentford vs. Manchester United: When and where?

    Brentford host Manchester United at the Community Stadium in west London on Saturday, March 30. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT, which is 4 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, March 31, in Australia.

    How to watch the Brentford vs. Man United game online from anywhere using a VPN

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

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

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

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

    Livestream Brentford vs. Man United in the US

    Saturday’s Brentford vs. Man United match is streaming on Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.

    Livestream the Brentford vs. Man United game in the UK

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

    Livestream the Brentford vs. Man United game in Canada

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

    Livestream the Brentford vs. Man United game in Australia

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

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.
    • If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
    • If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
    • All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
    • And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
  • March Madness 2024: How to Watch, Livestream the Elite Eight Today Without Cable

    March Madness 2024: How to Watch, Livestream the Elite Eight Today Without Cable

    March Madness started with 68 teams and now only eight remain. This weekend’s action will determine the Final Four in a tournament marked with excitement, upsets and broken brackets galore.

    During the Sweet 16 two of the four top seeds were eliminated when No. 4 Alabama knocked off No. 1 North Carolina and No. 4 Duke beat No. 1 Houston. In the West Region, No. 6 Clemson took down No. 2 Arizona to set up a 6-vs.-4 Elite Eight battle today. And the lowest seed remaining in the tournament, No. 11 NC State, continued its magical run with a win over No. 2 Purdue.

    Tonight will bring two of the four Elite Eight games, both on TBS. First up is No. 1 UConn, still the favorite to win it all, against No. 3 Illinois. Tip-off for this game is called for 6:09 p.m. ET. Immediately afterward is the matchup between No. 4 Alabama and No. 6 Clemson, scheduled for 8:49 p.m. ET.

    Here’s everything you need to know for this year’s March Madness, from Elite Eight to the Final Four and the National Championship game. The short of it is you need only two apps costing $22 per month combined to stream every game of the tournament: Max (with Ads) and Paramount Plus with Showtime.

    Read More: Women’s March Madness 2024: How to Watch Caitlin Clark Today and Every Tournament Game

    Cam Spencer of UConn dribbles the ball in the NCAA Tournament.

    How can I watch or stream March Madness?

    As in past years, the tournament will be shown across four channels: CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. The time has come again to find TruTV on your dial.

    You can watch these channels with a cable subscription or a live TV streaming service, but the most affordable option is signing up for a pair of streaming services for a month: Max and Paramount Plus with Showtime. If you have the cheaper Paramount Plus Essential plan, you won’t be able to watch March Madness unless you step up to the pricier option.

    For just $22, you can watch every March Madness game live. With the cheaper, ad-supported $10-a-month Max streaming service, you can watch the games broadcast on TBS, TNT and TruTV. With the $12-per-month Paramount Plus with Showtime plan, you’ll be able to watch the CBS games.

    You’ll have to juggle between both apps but this is the cheapest way to catch all the action.

    Which devices can I use to watch March Madness?

    You’ll find an app for each service to watch on an iPhone or Android phone as well as an iPad, Android tablet or Amazon Fire tablet. Max and Paramount Plus are also available on mainstream streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Android TV/Google TV and Fire TV, as well as smart televisions from major manufacturers LG, Samsung and Vizio. Both services are also accessible through Xbox and PlayStation game consoles.

    For more specifics, check out the full list of supported devices for Max and Paramount Plus.

    Can I stream March Madness for free?

    Go to the NCAA’s March Madness Live site or use its March Madness Live app and you’ll be able to watch games for free. You can watch March Madness Live on iOS and Android devices along with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Xbox. The app also supports AirPlay and Chromecast.

    As with most things that are free, there’s a catch. Without proving you’re a pay TV subscriber, you get only a three-hour preview, after which point you’ll need to log in to continue watching.

    What is the March Madness schedule for the Elite Eight?

    Here is the schedule for this weekend’s remaining games (all times ET).

    Saturday, March 30

    • No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 1 UConn, 6:09 p.m. on TBS
    • No. 6 Clemson vs. No. 4 Alabama, 8:49 p.m. on TBS

    Sunday, March 31

    • No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Purdue, 2:20 p.m. on CBS
    • No. 11 NC State vs. No. 4 Duke, 5:05 p.m. on CBS

    What is the March Madness tournament schedule?

    Here’s the remaining schedule, round by round:

    • Elite Eight: March 30 to 31
    • Final Four: Saturday, April 6
    • NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8

    What does the March Madness bracket look like?

    You can check out the official bracket to see all the matchups and attempt to identify potential upsets and which teams will make it to the Final Four.

    What’s the best live TV streaming service for March Madness?

    Three of the five live TV streaming services offer the four channels needed to watch every tournament game but keep in mind that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries CBS in your area.

    We recommend YouTube TV to college basketball fans for its relatively low monthly charge and multi-view capability that lets you watch multiple games at once. It’s also one of the three services that offer all four of the channels needed to watch every game. At $73 per month, it’s significantly pricier than getting Max and Paramount Plus with Showtime.

    Sling TV lacks CBS but is a good, low-cost option if you don’t need to watch every game of the tournament but want to be sure you can watch the Final Four and national championship game. At $40 per month, it costs nearly twice as much as it would to sign up for a month of Max and Paramount Plus with Showtime which would let you watch every game.

    Hulu with Live TV and DirecTV Stream have every channel needed as well, but both are pricier than YouTube TV and lack features like multi-view. Fubo offers multi-view but doesn’t offer the Turner networks (TNT, TBS and TruTV), making it a poor choice for March Madness.

    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 Can Snag a Lifetime License to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for Just $40

    You Can Snag a Lifetime License to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for Just $40

    There are a lot of IDEs out there, but possibly one of the most popular ones is Microsoft Visual Studio, but if you want to get your hands on one from Microsoft, it would cost you $45 per month. Luckily, there’s a great deal from StackSocial that will let you snag a lifetime copy of Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 for just $40. That’s a significant 91% discount on the usual $499 price, so be sure to snag it as soon as you can since the deal ends in four days on April 3.

    When you’re writing and editing code on a large scale, basic rich text editors probably aren’t going to cut it. Having an IDE, or integrated development environment, will allow you to not only write and edit but also run your code so you can debug it all in one platform. Microsoft Visual Studio is a 64-bit IDE with advanced tools and built-in integrations that can make it much easier to handle a sizable workload or a particularly large project.

    Visual Studio Pro will allow you to build across languages and platforms, and with IntelliCode to help you complete lines or blocks of code, you should be able to increase your speed and accuracy on the whole. CodeLens is another great feature that allows you to see recent changes, tests, authors and more. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll be able to collaborate in real time and make sure your team’s code stays consistent.

    There are a couple of caveats when it comes to choosing this deal over paying for the full subscription version. First, the code provided can only be used once, meaning you will have access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 on only one device and will not be able to install it on multiple machines or transfer it if your current device crashes. You also won’t get the Azure access and credit that the Microsoft subscription includes. The good news is that updates are included with your purchase, so this should serve you well for as long as you have your current device. Just be sure to check the system requirements to ensure your device is compatible with this program before checkout.

  • Best Amazon Deals: Save on Smart Scales, Air Purifiers, Coffee Makers and More

    Best Amazon Deals: Save on Smart Scales, Air Purifiers, Coffee Makers and More

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    There are a lot of excellent deals you can take advantage of this weekend, especially if you’re checking out Amazon’s best sales. We’ve gone out can collected some of our favorites, but it’s well worth checking out CNET’s gift guides for a few more bargain-hunting options.

    Best Amazon deals to shop right now

  • Watch Bundesliga Soccer: Livestream Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund From Anywhere

    Watch Bundesliga Soccer: Livestream Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund From Anywhere

    Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in this Der Klassiker match up on Saturday, knowing that nothing less than a win will do to keep alive their fading title hopes.

    Bayern came into this weekend’s Bundesliga fixtures trailing league leaders Bayer Leverkusen by a seemingly insurmountable 10 points, but they’ll be boosted by the return of star striker Harry Kane, who’s been declared fit for this fixture.

    Dortmund remain in pursuit of a Champions League qualification spot and will be looking to extend a run of three consecutive league wins.

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

    Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looking towards his left.

    Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund: When and where?

    Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena, on Saturday, March 30. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CET local time in Germany, making it a 5:30 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 1:30 p.m. ET and 10:30 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 4:30 a.m. AEDT start on Sunday, March 31, in Australia.

    How to watch the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund 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 encrypt your traffic to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day, 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. 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 Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund in the US

    This Bundesliga match at the Allianz Arena is streaming live in the US exclusively on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on Saturday for viewers in the States.

    How to livestream the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund game in the UK for free

    Broadcast rights to show Bundesliga games live in the UK are with Sky Sports, with this match set to be shown on its Sky Sports Football channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

    Livestream Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund in Canada

    Canadian soccer fans looking to watch this German top flight clash can view all the action live via DAZN.

    Livestream the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund game in Australia

    Football fans Down Under can watch this big Bundesliga fixture live on BeIN Sports.

    Quick tips for streaming the Bundesliga using a VPN

    • With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Bundesliga 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.
  • Aston Villa vs. Wolves Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

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

    Aston Villa host Wolves on Saturday in what looks set to be be a crucial Midlands derby for the two rivals’ European football aspirations.

    Villa come into this clash off the back of a slump in recent form that has seen them drop points against West Ham and top four rivals Spurs. Adding to the pressure is the fact that the hosts are winless in their last six EPL encounters against their opponents today.

    Wolves will meanwhile be hoping to bounce back from their shock FA Cup exit to Coventry before the international break. That defeat has taken the shine off a recent run of four wins from the their last five games that has propelled Gary O’Neil’s men into European qualification contention.

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

    Nicolo Zaniolo of Aston Villa looking over his shoulder to his right.

    Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers: When and where?

    Aston Villa host Wolves at Villa Park on Saturday, March 30. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. GMT, which is 1:30 p.m. ET or 10:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 4:30 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, March 31, in Australia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Livestream Aston Villa vs. Wolves in the US

    Saturday’s Aston Villa v Wolves match is streaming on Peacock. You’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live.

    Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Wolves game in the UK

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

    Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Wolves game in Canada

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

    Livestream the Aston Villa vs. Wolves game in Australia

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

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

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

    Newcastle vs. West Ham Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere

    The first Premier League fixture after the international break sees Newcastle host West Ham, with both teams looking to boost their chances of finishing in the top six.

    Four points and three places behind their opponents today, Eddie Howe’s Magpies are beset by an injury crisis that threatens their push for European qualification.

    Hammers boss David Moyes will meanwhile have rued the disruption of international week. The east Londoners were finding form following a stellar 5-0 win over Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League and a solid 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in the EPL — a result that leaves them 3 points behind sixth-place Man United.

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

    Lucas Paqueta of West Ham running, looking his right.

    Newcastle vs. West Ham: When and where?

    Newcastle United host West Ham unitedat St. James’ Park on Saturday, March 30. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. GMT local time, which is 8:30 a.m. ET or 5:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 11:30 p.m. AEDT in Australia.

    How to watch the Newcastle vs. West Ham game online from anywhere using a VPN

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

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

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

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

    Livestream Newcastle vs. West Ham in the US

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

    Livestream the Newcastle vs. West Ham game in the UK

    Premier League rights in the UK are split between Sky Sports, Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports (previously known as BT Sport). The Man United vs. Everton game is exclusive to TNT Sports — showing on its TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sports Ultimate in 4K.

    Livestream the Newcastle vs. West Ham game in Canada

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

    Livestream the Newcastle vs. West Ham game in Australia

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

    Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN

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

    Can You Actually Get TikTok Burn-In on Your iPhone Screen? What to Know

    If you’re an avid TikTok user, you may have seen videos in your feed of people claiming to have TikTok buttons “burnt-in” to their phone screens. This means after they exit out of the app they use for hours at a time, they say they can still see a faint image of the app buttons on their screen while using other apps.

    It was a complaint of those using the iPhone 15 Pro Max, ZDNET’s Kerry Wan reported, but you can find unverified Reddit reports of ghostly TikTok images on Android phones and other iPhone models. Apple refers to this issue as “display image persistence,” and if you think you are seeing faint images on your iPhone screen of a recently closed app, there’s an easy fix for iPhone owners — I’ll explain below. However, judging from the people who reported experiencing the screen burn-in, the problem doesn’t seem to be wide-scale.

    If you’re noticing screen elements of recently closed apps sticking around, it may be because you need to update your device. Keep reading to find out more about burn-in on phones. For more, here’s why you should really update to iOS 17.4.1 right now.

    Does your iPhone have screen burn-in?

    The iPhone 15 devices come with an OLED screen, which we loved in our reviews. But in some situations not specific to Apple’s phones, OLED screens — with both TVs and phones — can experience burn in. Apple said burn-in can occur with its OLED screens “in more extreme cases such as when the same high-contrast image is continuously displayed at high brightness for prolonged periods of time.”

    Note that none of the CNET Mobile team saw signs of burn-in while testing out the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. I checked on several iPhones as well, and fortunately saw no ghost images.

    And there’s likely a reason. Burn-in is rare on OLED phone screens, and all phones I checked were running the latest iOS.

    What can you do if you think you see screen burn-in on your iPhone?

    If you think you’re seeing signs of screen burn-in on your iPhone 15 check if you have the latest iOS update. Why? At the end of 2023, Apple released iOS 17, which it said included a fix for what it calls “display image persistence.”

    To find out which iOS your iPhone is operating on, go to Settings > General > About and look to the right of iOS Version. The latest iOS is 17.4.1 and to update, go to Settings > General > Software Update and tap Update Now.

    What if you’re running the latest iOS but still have screen burn-in?

    If you’ve updated to the latest version of iOS but you’re still having issues with burn-in on your phone, you can either report it to Apple or make an appointment at your nearest Apple Store.

    To report your iPhone issue, follow these steps.

    1. Go to www.apple.com/feedback/iphone/ and enter your information.

    2. Under Feedback Type, select Bug Report.

    3. Be detailed in the comments section regarding what’s going on with your phone (screen burn-in) and how you’ve tried to fix it with the most recent update.

    4. Finish filling out the form and click Submit.

    Apple notes that it’s “unable to respond to each submission individually,” so it could take a while before you hear something back.

    For more information, here’s why you may want to disable Journal Suggestions on your iPhone.

  • iOS 17.4.1: The Update Should Address These Major Security Issues

    iOS 17.4.1: The Update Should Address These Major Security Issues

    Apple released iOS 17.4.1 on March 21, more than two weeks after the company released iOS 17.4. The iOS 17.4 release brought fresh features to your iPhone, like new Stolen Device Protection options and transcripts in Podcasts. The iOS 17.4.1 update patches two zero-day vulnerabilities on your iPhone. A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw that can be used to access vulnerable systems in software or hardware, according to IBM.

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    To download the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Update Now and follow the onscreen prompts.

    “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users,” Apple wrote in the update’s description.

    iOS 17.4.1 update information which reads this update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

    Apple wrote in the update’s CVE entry — which stands for common vulnerabilities and exposures — that iOS 17.4.1 addresses two issues that could lead to arbitrary code execution. According to the IT services company Okta, arbitrary code execution could allow a third party to steal your data or hack your device for other nefarious purposes. Apple didn’t say these issues were actively exploited, but these issues could be exploited without this update.

    According to Apple, both issues were uncovered by Google’s Project Zero, a team of security analysts who research and report zero-day vulnerabilities in hardware and software.

    For more on iOS 17, here are all the iPhone features included with iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.3. You can also check out our iOS 17 cheat sheet.

  • Apple’s WWDC 2024 Countdown Begins: iOS 18, AI and More

    Apple’s WWDC 2024 Countdown Begins: iOS 18, AI and More

    Apple announced that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 10. We expect to see early looks at iOS 18 and updates for other device software like MacOS, iPadOS and even VisionOS — as well as potential news on generative AI coming to Apple devices.

    Apple’s been tight-lipped about any new AI features coming to its mobile and computer lineups, but its annual developers show is the place where we’ll likely see hints of anything coming later this year. Competitors from Samsung to Intel have promoted AI capabilities in this year’s hardware and software, so the pressure is on for Apple to set a new course with generative AI in its devices.

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    Multiple reports suggest Apple is in talks with Google to bring its Gemini AI model to iPhones, which could help the devices keep up with generative AI on other mobile devices. Whether Apple has plans to use other generative AI solutions (or its own), the rumors indicate more attention on AI than we’ve seen from the company before.

    While Apple still didn’t mention AI in its WWDC press release, it did note that the event will spotlight upgrades coming to VisionOS, the software powering Apple Vision Pro. Apple first revealed its mixed reality headset at last year’s WWDC 2023 and released it earlier this year. While the headset pushed the limits of AR and VR, the device’s hefty $3,500 price led some consumers to wait to see how the device will develop, so any new features revealed for the device at WWDC 2024 could lead to greater adoption.

    Apple is once again holding WWDC 2024 in-person at Apple Park, and aspiring attendees who don’t score an invite or can’t make it will also be able to watch online. The event starts on June 10 with, if tradition holds, a keynote by Apple CEO Tim Cook, followed by days of specialized sessions targeted at developers building software across Apple’s ecosystem, which will wrap up on June 14.

    The WWDC 2024 announcement comes on the heels of a massive antitrust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice against Apple, accusing the tech giant of practices that hinder fair competition. The agency, along with 16 state attorneys general, focused on the ways Apple has used the iPhone to control the app ecosystem and downgrade connections with non-Apple phones (e.g., the “green bubble” experience when texting Android devices).

    “We allege that Apple has consolidated its monopoly power, not by making its own products better, but by making other products worse,” US Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a news conference last week.

    Apple has denied the lawsuit’s accusations, saying in a statement that it threatens the company’s identity and principles that set its products apart from others. If the lawsuit succeeds, it would “set a dangerous precedent, empowering government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology.”

    Read more: The US Lawsuit Against Apple Raises Questions About iPhone and Android’s Future

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