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We've all built a rainbow spreadsheet in Excel, but in reality, your data shouldn't look like a bag of Skittles. While color-coding feels productive, it's hard to audit, impossible to automate, and invisible to formulas. Here's why you need to stop painting and start automating.

I didn't have my heart set on a book-style foldable phone right away. Like many, I wrote them off as too expensive. But after taking a chance on one this year, it has turned out to be quite the cost-saving investment.

Back before we could check the weather forecast with our phones or computers, we used to be able to check it by turning on the TV. The Weather Channel's automated local weather info would tell you what you needed to know while playing a smooth jazz musical number. I was able to bring that back in my homelab.

IKEA has gone all-in on Matter, ushering in a new era of affordable smart home devices that use low-power Thread mesh networking. This is great news for anyone who has been holding out for Matter devices, and it’s hard to deny the value proposition when these devices cost less than the Zigbee accessories they’re replacing.

You're playing a video game and notice it has microstutters, or occasional hitches, or your computer isn't quite so snappy as it was before when you open the Start Menu, or click an app icon to open it.

Your Kindle can do way more than just read e-books. Modern Kindles come with a web browser, which can load basic websites and web apps. Today I'll show you how I play chess on my Kindle, and why it rocks.

Hybrid SUVs increasingly promise efficiency and refinement, but few manage to blend long-term dependability with premium comfort as effectively as one new contender in 2025. It delivers the proven reliability many buyers associate with Toyota, while offering interior quality and refinement that rival entry-level luxury models, creating a rare combination of trustworthiness and upscale feel in a single package.

When it comes to Linux, have you only ever used Ubuntu? Have you noticed that your “Linux skills” break the moment you try another distro? Here are four reasons why Ubuntu-only users are missing the real Linux experience.

If you're a skier or snowboarder, you know that you just can't beat the thrills and awe-inspiring views that come with ripping groomers or backcountry powder on the mountain. It's my happy place. But when you're gone from dawn to the last gondola home, traversing miles of mountain ranges, there are a lot of things to contend with that can make or break your day.

You might have noticed that some new games are starting to recommend, and in some cases even require 32GB of RAM, and yet the console version of that game will run using nothing more than 16GB RAM total, including VRAM.

The dream for anyone dealing with office work is to press a button, have a device record everything in a meeting, and then transcribe it and distill it into actionable tasks. The Comulytic Note Pro is a device trying to do just that, and keep track of your customers.

Why do you need a VPN?

Even the best VPNs can't make you 100 percent anonymous on the web. Cookies and other trackers can still follow you around, and your ISP can see that you're using a VPN. But a good VPN will secure your traffic and hide your true IP address so that prying eyes on the outside can't see which sites you're visiting, what you're downloading, or your general location. The most trustworthy VPN providers operate transparently and abide by independently verified no-logs policies to prove that they don't collect or store any user data in the process.

For casual users, VPN services are useful tools for staying safe on public WiFi networks. For journalists, activists, and those in critical situations where digital privacy is paramount, the best VPN can be a legitimate lifesaver.

SEE ALSO: Google issues security alert about malicious VPNs stealing user data

Beyond these scenarios, the top VPN services also have a popular secondary use case as location-spoofing tools. By connecting to a VPN server across a border or ocean, you can bypass geo-restrictions on content that isn't available in your own country or region. This is pertinent intel for folks in France, the UK, and 23 U.S. states where sites with explicit content are restricted by age verification laws.

The best VPN for 2026? Proton VPN.

I believe Proton VPN is the top VPN for most people. It's the most privacy-forward VPN I've tried, with open-source apps, a no-logs policy that's held up in court, and a history of supporting digital freedom efforts. It's also a stellar value: Paid Proton VPN users get full access to its huge fleet of reliable servers and useful features like multi-hop and split tunneling, with up to 10 simultaneous VPN connections per account. Their subscriptions also include bonus security tools like a password manager, encrypted cloud storage, and ad, tracker, and malware blockers.

The free version of Proton VPN is extremely limited in comparison, but it's the only free VPN I've encountered with unlimited data and zero ads. For all these reasons, Proton VPN is the first (and only) VPN to win a Mashable Choice Award.

SEE ALSO: There are only 2 free VPNs I actually recommend. Ignore all the rest.

FYI: Prices for most VPN providers' long-term plans change frequently. The rates listed here were accurate at the time of publication.

What's new

I didn't love ExpressVPN the first time I tried it in 2023. But after re-testing and re-evaluating it in early 2026, I've decided to make it a new top pick. The company has expanded its server network, redone its desktop apps, added a new ShuffleIP feature that makes users harder to track, and fleshed out some new subscription tiers with more non-VPN privacy tools. It's a much better value than before.

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I love Kindles. Among e-readers, Kindles are still the best option for most readers. (I do love Kobos, though, don't get me wrong.) But within the Kindle line-up, there's been one dud: the Kindle Scribe. I've tested two previous generations of the Scribe, and it's been a decent enough e-reader, as well as the only Kindle with writing abilities. However, it's always been a little lackluster; it's too big, too slow, and too expensive — until now.

Announced in Sept. 2025, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft didn't actually hit the market until Dec. 2025. Now that I've had the chance to try the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, I'm pleasantly surprised, and I can confidently say that this is the first Kindle Scribe worth buying. It's faster, brighter, and a lot of fun for writing, reading, and doodling.

There's just one problem: It's still way too expensive.

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft price and specs The home page of the Kindle Scribe got a much needed makeover. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

The 2025 Kindle Scribe received a significant redesign from the previous two generations of Scribes. They got rid of the extraneous sidebar for a more narrow, streamlined look.

These are the full specs for the 2025 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft:

• 11-inch glare-free display, up to 100 nits brightness, 300 ppi black and white, and 150 ppi color resolution

• USB-C charging port with up to eight weeks of reading battery life and two weeks of writing battery life.

• 32GB or 64GB storage options available

• Premium pen included

• Includes Google Drive and Microsoft One integrations

• Comes in fig (purple) or graphite (dark gray)

• Not waterproof

Classic Kindle speed and a redesigned home screen Improvements to the user interface gives the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft a boost. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Historically, I've found that the Scribe runs slower than other Kindles, but with this latest iteration, it's caught up. The Scribe Colorsoft is a quick-moving e-reader with writing capabilities. It moves swiftly between pages and doesn't lag when switching between books. It does tend to slow down when writing and using the notebooks; however, it is much faster than previous models, and I barely noticed the difference.

Kindles are generally already user-friendly devices; however, Amazon made some significant interface improvements on the new Scribe. The Scribe Colorsoft has a redesigned home screen that puts notebooks front and center. This makes it super convenient to switch between notebooks when you need to hop between a journal and a planner.

Plus, I love that you can add documents or books to your notebook section. For students, this makes swapping between your readings and notebooks truly convenient, so you don't have to move between your library and notebook sections.

It also just looks better. The device now has a front light, giving it a much lighter, brighter display. This means the screen has an actual white background rather than a muted gray that previous generations had.

It conveniently collects notes You can annotate, take notes on the page, or take notes in the margins. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Another way the Scribe is nailing the user interface is how it collects notes. Testing the Kindle Scribe came at a convenient time as I was taking a class and needing to do some required reading. Using the Scribe, I annotated, wrote notes on the page, and made comments in the margins.

Go back and find all of your notes throughout a book in one spot. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

The Kindle collects all of these notes in one place, allowing you to see your comments and the section annotated. From there, you can tap to go back to the page where your notes are, which is extremely helpful when I was in a class discussion and wanted to go back to read a quote or remind myself of a thought I had about it.

Did Kindle solve ghosting? The Kindle Scribe's ghosting is at its worst after erasing. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

The Scribe has had one major performance issue across all generations thus far: ghosting. This is the phenomenon in which traces of previous screens linger, creating shadows of images. Ghosting is a common issue that any e-reader is susceptible to, but especially those with writing capabilities.

Ghosting on Kindle Scribes has been quite egregious in our previous reviews, so we didn't expect this Kindle to have nearly no ghosting. When using the device as an e-reader, there's no trace of ghosting.

When writing, though, some minor ghosting does appear. This typically happens after erasing on the Scribe. Some writing or drawing appears even after it's erased. Even this ghosting is mild, though, as I found that as soon as I refreshed the page, those marks disappeared.

Feeling like Lady Whistledown when I write My handwriting has never looked better. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Whenever I need to write digitally, trying to craft a signature with a finger on the screen, it looks... terrible. Luckily, with the Kindle, my handwriting truly looks better than ever. To write, there's an included stylus, Amazon's premium pen that automatically connects to the device.

There are five pen styles on the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft but my favorite is the fountain pen. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

When writing with the premium pen, you have so many writing styles available, including pen, fountain pen, marker, pencil, and, for illustrators or highlighters, a shader. Each pen style has adjustable width and color, too, making it something you could even illustrate with.

I'm not an artist, so I can only judge it by its writing, and on that front, it makes my handwriting look neater and more beautiful. I'm particularly fond of the fountain pen, which has me feeling like Lady Whistledown writing with her quill.

Where does it stand to improve? The color resolution

While color e-readers are rising in popularity, some features are still slow to improve. The standard color resolution across most color e-readers, including the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, maxes out at 150 ppi, half the usual black and white resolution. The result is muted colors and some pixelation.

To its credit, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft works well within the constraints of its low resolution. It uses colors that skew in the pastel range, which look better than other shades. This is best showcased in the lock-screen ads, which I thought were delightful and gorgeous, surprising since I've never been impressed by Amazon's lock-screen images before.

It's still too expensive

Usually, I find Kindles to be well-priced e-readers, but the Scribe and Colorsoft e-readers are far too expensive. Unfortunately, this is the case for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, which starts at $629.99. This puts it on par with the Remarkable Paper Pro's price tag, although the Remarkable e-ink tablet has better color resolution and worse black-and-white resolution at 229 ppi for both.

It's certainly an investment, and if you're just using it as an e-reader, it's way overpriced. However, if you're looking for an e-reader that's also a great e-ink tablet, it is on par with the market price, even if we still think that the market price is too high.

Should you buy the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft? Amazon finally made a Kindle Scribe worth buying. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

If you can stomach the price, I think the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is the first Scribe worth purchasing. Its redesigned build has crafted a smaller tablet with a wider screen that's more comfortable to hold. The added front light is visually stunning and truer white background. Amazon has sped up the Kindle Scribe's processing, resulting in a faster e-reader with very little ghosting.

For those turned off by the price, I say hold out. It hasn't gone on sale yet, but if it does during the next Prime Day, it'll be a far better value than it is now.

The way marketing professor Scott Galloway puts it, the primary way to get President Donald J. Trump's attention is by influencing the market.

Don't like Trump's deployment of immigration authorities to Minneapolis or the killings of Americans observing the agents' actions? Find a way to change the economic calculus for Trump, Galloway says.

That's why Galloway, the popular podcast host and author, recently launched a month-long economic strike campaign called Resist and Unsubscribe. The initiative invites people to cancel tech subscriptions and services they may enjoy using for work, convenience, and entertainment.

He says the campaign has reached nearly a million people via its website and related content has been viewed more than 18 million times on social media.

SEE ALSO: The tech titans who show up in the Epstein files

The list of services Galloway says to consider forgoing includes Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Uber, and X. Galloway has identified these and other tech companies "as having outsized influence over the national economy and our president."

Amazon, for example, spent tens of millions of dollars making and promoting Melania, a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, a move that skeptics of the deal and film have likened to a "bribe" and "propaganda." Amazon has said it made the movie because they believed customers would "love" it.

Mashable asked Galloway to share his reasoning for this strike, which services he personally canceled, and what he's doing with the time he's reclaiming from various tech products he used prior to the strike.

Mashable: Why is canceling subscriptions specifically important if someone wants to protest what you describe as "the Trump administration's assault on our nation's values"?

Galloway: The Trump administration doesn’t respond to outrage, it responds to economics. If you look at the times that the President walked back plans (like annexing Greenland or raising tariffs) it’s always been the result of the bond market or stock market falling. I'm recommending we focus on subscription cancellations because that's currently the easiest opportunity in the market. The Magnificent 7 account for roughly 35 percent of the S&P 500, and they’re all tech companies. Targeting Big Tech will have an outsized impact on the markets, which will influence the President.

Mashable: The tech-based subscriptions you encourage people to cancel have become central to how people entertain themselves, shop, and work. If someone is balking at the list and the prospect of giving up, say Apple Music or ChatGPT, or both, how do you frame the stakes for them?

Galloway: By all means, I'm not asking anyone to give up something that's central to their life or work. What I will say: if you head over to our website and read the list of companies we're targeting, you'll almost certainly find a subscription that you can go without for a short period of time. Like me, you'll also probably find out that you've been paying for two Spotify accounts and an Amazon Health account that you didn't know existed. At the very least, it’s a good excuse to audit what you’re paying for. 

Mashable: You've canceled Amazon Prime, Uber, Apple TV+, and Amazon One. Have you subscribed to other services to make up the difference, like a competing retailer delivery program or ride-hailing app? What have you learned from canceling these subscriptions? 

Galloway: Personally, I’m trying to reclaim my time as much as possible from technology and use it to do things that make me truly happy — connecting with friends, spending time with family, shopping locally and in-person — but there are definitely alternatives to the big tech services out there. For entertainment, you can stream films and documentaries via Kanopy with a library card. If you're switching from Uber, you can use Lyft — still corporate, but a much smaller player in the markets. Above all, shopping locally is a great alternative to using Amazon. 

Mashable: If someone cancels a service, such as LinkedIn or Apple Fitness+, but their membership is still good for a period of time, is it OK to continue using it? Is it the cancellation that really counts or the combination of terminating the subscription and ceasing to use the service?

Galloway: As a guy with economic security, I'm not going to tell anyone what they should or shouldn't cancel. I just want to make it easy to take action. Maybe you unsubscribe from a few things, pause others, realize you don't need half of what you're paying for. What I'm really trying to highlight is something we all forget: in a capitalist society, the most radical thing you can do is stop participating. Whether that's canceling the subscription or just stopping usage, the point is opting out.

Mashable: If someone cancels a subscription, should they communicate to the company that the cancellation is due to the company's support of the president's administration and policies?

Absolutely. Companies track cancellation reasons, and if enough customers cite political concerns, that data influences decision-making. Be explicit about why you're leaving — whether through the cancellation form, a follow-up email, or by sharing publicly on Instagram using our template.

Mashable: What's the most memorable or profound feedback you've received from someone who participated in this campaign?

It's been amazing seeing the outpouring of support for Resist and Unsubscribe. I've received thousands of emails in which people tell me what they've unsubscribed from. The collective response has been profound. Above all, it's given me hope. It's easy to lose that right now — but this has shown me that there's still a lot of good people out there who care about America and are willing to make personal sacrifices to create change. 

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TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Six Nations started with a number of huge performances from the usual candidates. The best performance from the opening round? It's difficult to look past France. They dismantled Ireland in front of a passionate Stade de France, making a big statement of intent as the tournament kicked off.

Next France face Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Wales suffered a defeat to England in the opening round, and will be hoping to see improvements over the next few weeks. Fans will expect France to win this one comfortably, but you can never truly count out Wales.

If you want to watch Wales vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Wales vs. France?

Wales vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations starts at 3:10 p.m. GMT on Feb. 15. This fixture takes place at the Millennium Stadium.

How to watch Wales vs. France for free

Wales vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Wales vs. France from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Wales vs. France for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Wales vs. France without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream most of the 2026 Six Nations before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services to watch the Winter Olympics, the T20 World Cup, and more from anywhere in the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the 2026 Six Nations?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Live stream India vs. Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are so many huge games in the 2026 T20 World Cup, but there really isn't anything bigger than India vs. Pakistan. For a long time it looked like this Group A contest wouldn't take place, but fans can now look forward to the biggest game in world cricket. That's if the hold rain holds off in Colombo.

Both sides have won their two opening games, so confidence is high. We're expecting an awesome spectacle from two star-studded squads. There isn't much on the line at this early stage of the tournament, but try telling that to the players. They'll give everything to gain an edge over their fiercest rivals before the latter stages of the competition.

If you want to watch India vs. Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is India vs. Pakistan?

India vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 15. This game takes place at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium.

How to watch India vs. Pakistan for free

India vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream India vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup (plus the Winter Olympics) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: A quality refurbished Apple MacBook Air from 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD is on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).

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If you’re seeking a reliable laptop for everyday essentials without breaking the bank, this refurbished Apple MacBook Air deserves a look. The 2017 model is now just $199.97 (reg. $999), putting a familiar Apple device within reach. The sale ends on Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

This MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch widescreen display, a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. That’s a solid spec list for day-to-day tasks like web browsing, email, streaming, document editing, and file management. Intel HD Graphics 6000 provides smooth video playback, while Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cover all standard connectivity needs. Apple estimates up to 12 hours of battery life, which is beneficial for marathon study sessions or travel days.

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Each unit is quality refurbished and ships in Grade A or Grade B condition. That means it’s been thoroughly tested, cleaned, and restored to full working order, with cosmetic wear that varies by device. For anyone open to minor signs of previous use, the value compared to buying new is hard to beat.

This deal is great for students, remote workers with light tasks, or anyone who needs a secondary laptop for travel or home use. It works well for writing projects, résumé updates, or online learning, without the premium price or complexity of newer machines. The storage capacity is modest at 128GB, so it’s not the best fit for vast media libraries or heavy creative projects, but cloud storage or external drives help bridge that gap.

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TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The international ice hockey schedule is busy right now, which is great news for fans looking for something to tide them over until the NHL returns.

Canada face off against France in one of the best matchups this weekend. Canada will be expected to win this one confidently, but anything can happen in a tournament like this. Canada will be eyeing up medals in this competition, but they mustn't take their eyes off their last group stage fixture. Doing so could result in an upset.

If you want to watch Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Canada vs. France?

Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey takes place at 10:40 a.m. ET on Feb. 15. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

How to watch Canada vs. France for free

Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.

CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Canada

4. Visit CBC Gem

5. Watch Canada vs. France for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the ice hockey before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for CBC Gem?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Canada

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey for free with ExpressVPN.