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The No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels and the Florida Gators teams go head-to-head this weekend at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT. 

Ole Miss is 8-2 overall and 4-2 in conference. The Gators are 5-5 overall and 3-4 in conference. The Rebels have won four of their last five, including three straight. but they're still fifth in the SEC. Florida beat LSU last week, but they've lost three of their last five games.

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The Ole Miss vs. Florida football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on ABC/ESPN+ on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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The No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes and Kansas Jayhawks teams go head-to-head this weekend at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. 

Colorado, led by Deion Sanders, is 8-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. The Buffaloes have won four straight games, including last week's win over Utah, pushing them to second in the Big 12. Colorado not only has a legitimate shot to take the Big 12 after BYU's loss to Kansas last week, but they could work their way into the CFP ranking.

The Jayhawks are 4-6 overall and 3-4 in conference, but they had a huge win over BYU last week. Kansas won 17-13, handing BYU it's first loss of the season.

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The Colorado vs. Kansas football game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT start on FOX on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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The No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 18 Army Black Knight football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Yankee Stadium in New York. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. 

Notre Dame has won eight straight games, and while that's impressive, Army is one of three teams still undefeated in the FBS. The Fighting Irish has only suffered one loss this season, a close 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois. Since then, Notre Dame has beat two other ranked teams including then-No. 15 Louisville and then-No. 24 Navy. Army, has arguably, cruised to a No. 18 ranking after facing no ranked opponents.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable Army vs. Notre Dame football kickoff time and network

The Army vs. Notre Dame football game is scheduled for an 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT start on the NBC/Peacock on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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You need to choose a streaming service to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Army vs. Notre Dame football game on NBC. 

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There are two tiers to NBC’s Peacock streaming service. The Premium plan is $7.99/month, and the Premium Plus at $13.99/month. 

The advantage of the Premium Plus plan is no ads, but that doesn’t apply to live sporting events. Also, the Premium Plus plan provides 24/7 access to your local NBC channel. 

Peacock also offers a full year for the price of 10 months if the full year is paid upfront. Those rates are $79.99 for the Premium plan and $139.99 for the Premium Plus plan. 

College students can get Peacock’s premium plan for $1.99/month. Students can get more information at PeacockTV.com/students.

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The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions and the Minnesota Golden Gophers football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Huntington-Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. 

Penn State is 9-1 overall and 6-1 in conference. The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25, with the team's only loss coming against No. 2 Ohio State. Both Penn State and Minnesota have won four of their last five, but Minnesota is unranked at 6-4 overall. The Golden Gophers are coming off a lost to Rutgers.

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The Penn State vs. Minnesota football game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT start on CBS on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Brad Nessler is expected to do the play-by-play, while Gary Danielson will join him in the booth, and Jenny Dell will be the sideline reporter.

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the Kentucky Wildcats football teams go head-to-head this weekend at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. 

The Longhorns are 9-1 overall and 5-1 in conference play. The Wildcats are 4-6 overall and 1-6 conference.

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The Kentucky vs. Texas football game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT start on ABC/ESPN+ on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Joe Tessitore is expected to do the play-by-play, while Jesse Palmer will join him in the booth, and Katie George will be the sideline reporter.

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The No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

The Hoosiers are one of just three undefeated teams left in the FBS. They sit in an elite class with only the Oregon Ducks and the Army Black Knights. The Buckeyes are 9-1 overall, 6-1 in conference play, and currently sit behind only the Ducks in the AP Top 25.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable Indiana vs. Ohio State football kickoff time and network

The Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on FOX on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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TL;DR: This holiday season, you can gift 12 months of Xbox Game Pass Core for just £39.90 (reg. £47.88). Get online multiplayer action, a rotating game library, and stackable codes to purchase this deal for up to three years.

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This membership is a passport to over 25 curated games, including everything from high-stakes adventures to strategic challenges — with new games rotated in regularly. It’s a great way for players to try something new or revisit classics they love, all while staying connected with friends and players around the world.

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TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Autumn Nations Series has been a mixed bag for Ireland this year. They suffered a disappointing defeat to the All Blacks in the first game of the series, but bounced back with a narrow victory over Argentina last weekend.

Can the Irish secure a second win of the Autumn Nations Series against Fiji? If you want to watch Ireland vs. Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Ireland vs. Fiji?

Ireland vs. Fiji in the Autumn Nations Series kicks off at 3:10 p.m. GMT on Nov. 23. This fixture takes place at the Aviva Stadium.

How to watch Ireland vs. Fiji for free

Ireland vs. Fiji is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock Virgin Media Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Autumn Nations Series for free from anywhere in the world.

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

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TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Autumn Nations Series has been really entertaining this year, but Wales will want to forget all about it. Unfortunately for the struggling side, it doesn't exactly get any easier this weekend. South Africa are coming to town, fresh from beating Scotland and England. It might be a long night for the Welsh.

If you want to watch Wales vs. Australia in the Autumn Nations Series from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Wales vs. South Africa?

Wales vs. South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series kicks off at 5:40 p.m. GMT on Nov. 23. This fixture takes place at the Millennium Stadium.

How to watch Wales vs. South Africa for free

Wales vs. South Africa is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer in the UK.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer. These 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 to stream the Autumn Nations Series for free from anywhere in the world.

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TL;DR: Live stream Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA for free on Ran.de. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Detroit Pistons have surprised a lot of people in the early stages of the NBA season. They've made their best start in years, finally giving fans a reason to be hopeful.

Of course, things could quickly derail after a few difficult matchups. And a trip to play the Orlando Magic is particularly tough. The Magic are competing near the top of the standings, and will be confident of securing another win at home.

If you want to watch Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons?

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 23. This game takes place at the Kia Center.

How to watch Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons for free

Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons is available to live stream for free on Ran.de in Germany.

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 23 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 23 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Did you hear that?

These words are onomatopoeia.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are things you might hear.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is SoundEffects

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• Crunch

• Crash

• Sizzle

• Jingle

• Kapow

• Honk

• Bang

• SoundEffects

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 23 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow - Famous footwear

• Green - Tools of an olympic trade

• Blue - Famous racers

• Purple - Guest stars

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow - Running shoe brands

• Green - First words of gymnastics apparatuses

• Blue - F1 Champions

• Purple - "Seinfeld" sports cameos

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #61 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Running shoe brands: ADIDAS, ASICS, NIKE, SAUCONY

• First words of gymnastics apparatuses: BALANCE, PARALLEL, POMMEL, UNEVEN

• F1 Champions: ALONSO, HAMILTON, VERSTAPPEN, VETTEL

• "Seinfeld" sports cameos: HERNANDEZ, JETER, O'NEILL, SHOWALTER

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Microsoft is now previewing Game Assist, a new Microsoft Edge feature that lets you browse the web without navigating away from your games.

Microsoft has released Recall in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.2415 for users in the Dev Channel. This is the first time Recall has been available for regular testers to try, following a bungled initial rollout.

Far-right influencer and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate has become the target of an anonymous hacktivist group. Sensitive data from hundreds of thousands of subscribers to Tate’s “online university” was stolen.

On Thursday, hackers announced their breach of Tate's "The Real World" website by flooding the private members' chatroom with pro-feminist emojis and transgender pride flags, as first reported by DailyDot. The hackers also uploaded an emoji featuring an AI-generated photo of Tate with an exaggerated rear end, draped in the trans pride flag. Tate was streaming on the right-wring video platform Rumble while the hackers took over his website's primary chatroom.

Tate promotes "The Real World" as an online course that teaches his fans how to make money on the internet. The site promotes income streams such as online marketing, e-commerce, cryptocurrency trading, and more. Tate charges users $49.99 per month for the online course, which includes access to a community of other Tate fans and subscribers.

Tate is currently under house arrest as Romanian authorities investigate him and his brother for alleged sex crimes, money laundering, and human trafficking.

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Despite Tate's legal issues, he has managed to grow a substantial fanbase online. His website claims to have 113,000 active subscribers, which, as Daily Dot notes, would generate a monthly income of $5.65 million.

The hackers described the breach as an act of hacktivism, claiming it was made possible by what they called the “hilariously insecure” state of Tate’s website. Once the hackers had access to "The Real World," they were able to “to upload emojis, delete attachments, crash everyone’s clients, and temporarily ban people."

Hackers were able to steal approximately 794,000 usernames that appear to belong to both the site's current and former members. In addition, the hackers have 324,382 email addresses that belong to users who were removed or failed to pay for their subscription. The contents of the site's 221 public and 395 private chat servers were also copied by the hackers.

Tate fans can check if they were affected by the breach via Have I Been Pwned, a website that alerts users when their data has been compromised. The hackers reportedly provided the stolen data to the platform.

I’ve always been a little bit of a skeptic when it comes to Amazon Echo devices. Most of my family were early adopters — even my parents have multiple Echos throughout their home — but, while I love the concept of a fully integrated smart home, I wasn’t really sure if adding an Alexa device would really “level up” my experience. While I use (and love) things like WiFi-enabled lights and a smart thermostat, I was satisfied with using my iPhone to help me control all of these devices. When I got the opportunity to try out the 3rd generation of the Amazon Echo Show 10, however, I was able to see for myself if it was just a glorified speaker or something more robust.

Everything you need to know about the Echo Show 10

Straight out of the box, the Echo Show 10 was a quick and easy install. Once I decided where it was going to live on my kitchen counter, it only took a few minutes to connect it to my WiFi, give it access to my Amazon account, and install a few updates before it was ready to go. 

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With a 10.1-inch HD screen, the Echo Show 10 offered several features that wowed me straight away. Not only is the speaker quality surprisingly good — especially compared to the Amazon Echo Show 15, which I also tested — the motion tracking was incredibly robust. I liked watching the device learn its limitations by testing the range of motion so it wouldn’t bump into any obstacles on the counter, and — once it was completed — I loved how the screen would follow me around the kitchen. 

The Echo Show 10 is a star in the kitchen. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable What I loved about the Echo Show 10

Using the Echo Show 10 was an incredible experience. I found myself starting my day with Alexa — usually with the weather, a piece of good news, and one of my favorite playlists on Spotify, which I kept playing throughout most of the day. The speaker quality was great and way more convenient than my go-to Bluetooth speaker, and it did a great job of knowing when to switch from the Show to my Apple Airpods when I walked out the door for the day.

Compared to the Show 15, there were several key features that really surprised me about the Show 10. One, the camera quality was fantastic. I loved being able to “drop in” and check on my dogs or chat with my husband, and it was super convenient to see the motion tracking follow him around the kitchen so he didn’t have to stop what he was doing to talk to me. Obviously, the built-in speaker was much better (which wasn’t much of a surprise, considering the Show 10’s base actually is a speaker compared to the tiny built-in speaker of the Show 15), and I liked being able to move and tilt the screen as needed. 

Despite the fact that it took up some valuable real estate in my relatively small kitchen, I found that I was grateful to have the device there. Weirdly enough, I was using my phone less because I could rely on the Echo for small things like setting a timer, looking up answers to my questions, or simply checking my calendar so I was able to “detach” from my device and be a little more present.

What I didn’t like about the Echo Show 10

Honestly? Not much. 

Yes, the base is a little bulky, and the offset camera meant the tracking is slightly offset. However, neither of these felt like dealbreakers to me. The Show 10 also wasn’t quite as responsive as the Show 15, so I found myself needing to repeat commands in order to get Alexa to hear me.

Despite these things — and the smaller screen size — I found myself gravitating toward the Show 10 compared to the Show 15, even if that meant watching Netflix on a much smaller screen while cooking dinner. 

The camera has a physical cover for added privacy. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable Is the Echo Show 10 worth it?

Personally, I loved using the Echo Show 10. It was the perfect starter device for someone who hasn’t purchased an Echo yet, and there were several features — including the speaker quality, camera, and motion tracking capabilities — that made it a truly joyful experience. Compared to the Echo Show 15, the Show 10 felt like a more “polished” device that was well thought out and incredibly well-made, and I’m glad to sacrifice some counter space to make it part of my home. 

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A quick look at the best Black Friday Roomba deals Best standalone Roomba deal iRobot Roomba Combo j5 $299.99 (save $230) Get Deal Best self-emptying Roomba deal iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $299 (save $250.99) Get Deal

So many robot vacuums go on sale for Black Friday that decision fatigue is imminent — unless you're specifically set on a Roomba, that is.

Roombas do tend to run slightly more expensive than competitors with the same features, so November is a wise time to buy one — Black Friday has been known to trigger new record-breaking discounts on several Roomba models. In terms of where that happens, Amazon is the best place to find a Roomba on sale despite the flop of the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon (though iRobot's own website has good options, too). Because iRobot doesn't debut new models for the year at CES in January like many other big robot vacuum brands do, you can also be confident that the Roombas on sale during Black Friday won't be phased out in a month or two.

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So yeah, there are quite a few Roombas on sale for Black Friday now that Amazon's Black Friday sale is officially underway. But while most of those deals look good in terms of the percentage off that you're getting, many of them just aren't worthwhile when you consider the features you're securing, especially when taking into the bigger list of robot vacuum deals from other brands this Black Friday.

For instance, the base-tier Roomba Vac Essential being on sale for $149 sounds great until you realize that this Roomba doesn't have smart mapping, which means it can't clean specific rooms on command. When standalone robot vacuums like the Eufy L50, which does have smart mapping, are on sale for $159 (or similar price points) for Black Friday, that particular Roomba Vac deal is far less exciting.

SEE ALSO: I've tested over 20 robot vacuums — here are the top 5 to shop on Black Friday

This doesn't mean there aren't any Roomba deals that I think are worth it this Black Friday. The i series and j series Roombas under $500 that are currently live are stellar — multiple models are nearly 50% off, with both self-emptying and mopping being optional depending on your needs. (As you get into the more expensive j series Roombas, the deals start to become less appealing. Premium robot vacuums from other brands simply do more than something like the Roomba Combo j9+ for less money.) For a deeper dive into these features, check out my guide that unpacks the differences between the main Roombas.

This story will be updated any time a new noteworthy Roomba deal drops between now and the start of Cyber Week. While you can be pretty certain that the Roombas on sale now are at their Black Friday pricing, Amazon could very well drop completely new Black Friday Roomba deals within the next week — so if you're still waiting for a certain model to go on sale, it'd be wise to check back. Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

Best early Black Friday Roomba deal Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Combo i5 $299.00 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $250.99 Get Deal Why we like it

This nearly 50% discount on the Roomba Combo j5+ already looks great on its face, but it's an even sweeter deal when compared to the current sale price on the cheapest self-emptying Roomba, the Roomba Vac 2. For $249.99, the ultrabasic Roomba Vac 2 doesn't mop and can't smart map your house. For $299 — just $50 more — the Roomba Combo i5+ can mop and can smart map to clean specific rooms in your home on command. If $300 is your budget cap for a new robot vacuum, spending that extra $50 is a no-brainer.

The only downside to choosing the Combo i5+ over the more advanced Combo j5+, which is also at an amazing sale price of $399 for Black Friday, is that the i series Roombas don't have the small obstacle avoidance technology that helps dodge things on the floor like charging cords or pet waste. However, if your home is already pretty tidy as it is, or you're down to deal with tidying up ahead of vacuuming, the Combo i5+ is a total steal at this price.

Other Roomba deals at Amazon

• iRobot Roomba Vac — $149 $249.99 (save $100.99) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Vac and Mop (Y0140) — $159 $274.99 (save $115.99)

• iRobot Roomba Vac 2 with self-empty station — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba j7+ with self-empty station — $359 $499 (save $140) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ with self-empty station — $399 $729.99 (save $330.99)

• iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ with self-empty station — $999.99 $1,399 (save $399.01)

Other Roomba deals at iRobot.com

• iRobot Roomba i5+ with self-empty station — $279.99 $499.99 (save $220) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Combo j5 — $299.99 $529.99 (save $230) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ with self-empty station — $899.99 $999.99 (save $150)

Adding your signature to a Microsoft Word document is the ultimate way to personalize it as your own, especially for documents like letters or contracts. In this guide, I'll run through several ways to add a signature to a Word document.

UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2024, 1:55 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest DoorDash promo codes from across the web. Note that some of these codes are location-specific or exclusive to new users.

Best DoorDash promo codes this week Best deal for new users Use code JUSTDASHIT Get $5 off your first order of $15+ Get Deal

We all love a good, home-cooked meal. But who has the time to make one every single night? Couldn't be us. That's why we always keep our delivery apps at the ready. Our app of choice at the moment? DoorDash. There's a constant bounty of promo codes, scoring you savings not just on takeout, but also on grocery delivery and select retail stores.

You can find our favorite DoorDash promo codes from across the web below, so take a look and then chow down while booting up your favorite streaming service or video game. Oh, and a lot of these codes will be exclusive to new users, so if you already have an account, you may want to consider creating a new one (you didn't hear that from us). Also, because some codes are location-specific, they may not work for everyone. Just test them out and see which ones stick for you!

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Before we get into our picks for the week, let us quickly go over how to use a DoorDash promo code, because if you don't know how to do that, you won't benefit from any of the great deals we're about to show you. Thankfully, the process is really easy. (If you already know how to do this, feel free to keep scrolling to get straight to the latest DoorDash coupons.)

All you need to do is load up your shopping cart with whatever is on the menu for the night and head to the checkout screen. Once you get there, scroll down to the bottom, where you'll find a section labeled "Summary."

The 'Summary' section lives at the bottom of the checkout screen. Credit: DoorDash

Tap on that section and you'll be brought to a separate screen titled "Promo codes, rewards & gift cards." Then, just input your promo code (and gift card, if you have one) and head back to the checkout screen. You should now see your discount applied automatically.

This is where you'll use your promo code and get those sweet benefits. Credit: DoorDash

Congrats! You just scored some savings, and that takeout order is going to taste so much better because of it.

And before you place your orders, you'll also want to look into this DashPass deal that just went live on Oct. 30: DashPass subscribers can link their Lyft and DoorDash accounts together to score some exclusive savings, including 5% off on on-demand Lyft rides, priority pickup upgrades, and more.

Now, on to this week's promo codes — take a look below, and enjoy your meal.

Best DoorDash promo codes this week

• Get 30% off orders over $12 — XXG84L

• Get $10 off your order — JSMP5N

• Get 45% off your order — LTHCNS

• Up to 25% off your purchase — DEALS25NOW