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SAVE $15: As of Jan. 20, the Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $34.99 at Amazon, 30% off its list price of $49.99.

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There's nothing better than being able to stream your favorite shows and films in 4K. Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K makes it smooth and easy to watch in this quality without breaking the bank. Right now you can even score it at a discount at Amazon, setting you up with 4K streaming for under $35.

The Fire TV Stick 4K is currently down to $34.99 at Amazon. This is 30% off its list price of $49.99, allowing you to pocket $15. If you've been looking for a streaming upgrade, this deal is definitely worth taking advantage of before it disappears. The Fire TV Stick 4K is worth every penny, too.

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Alongside 4K Ultra HD resolution, the Fire TV Stick 4K also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio if you want to create an immersive viewing experience. On top of that, it also supports WiFi 6 for smoother streaming quality. In our review, Jake Krol says that "Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K checks off almost every box that you'd want in a streaming dongle, plus you get its much-improved Alexa remote."

If you've been hoping to give your streaming selection a 4K upgrade, look no further than this discount on Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K.

Amazon has a few more discounts that are worth checking out on its own devices. At the moment, Prime members can save on the Kindle Colorsoft and Amazon's 55-inch Fire TV 4-Series is at its lowest price in over a year.

SAVE $80: As of Jan. 20, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. This is 24% off its list price of $329.99.

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If you set some fitness goals to kickstart the new year, why not pick up a smartwatch to help you your progress? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a top pick, with a variety of health and fitness features to keep you going. If you've been hoping to find one on sale after the holidays and seasonal sale events, you're in luck, as Amazon has a very nice discount on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) right now.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) is currently on sale for $249.99, 24% off its list price of $329.99. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is also its lowest-ever price, making it a great time to jump on it before the discount disappears.

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This smartwatch boasts an excellent variety of fitness features to help keep you on track of achieving your goals, including the ability to compare current and past performance and an Energy Score that helps you better plan out your activities for the day. It also features sleep tracking, sleep apnea detection, and a heart rate monitor so you can stay updated on your health. Not to mention, we consider it one of the best fitness trackers to buy in 2025.

Amazon has this deal listed as a limited-time offer, so act fast to save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm).

There are a few more deals worth checking out right now at Amazon, too. Looking to get new earbuds? The Apple AirPods Pro 2 have had a very nice discount. And if you're an avid reader, the Kindle Colorsoft is discounted at the moment for Prime members.

On Jan. 20, following an embattled first term and tense election year — as well as two impeachments and a felony conviction, a first for any U.S. president — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for the second time.

Observers near and far are gearing up for the ceremony with bated breath, as many stand on guard for the President's remarks following his incitement to insurrection on Jan. 6, 2020 — an inflammatory speech that would later win him suspension from several online platforms and an impeachment in the U.S. House. But the President's successful election season may signal a much more calm presidential transition this time around.

SEE ALSO: Mark Zuckerberg wants more 'masculine energy' in corporate America Who will be at the Inauguration ceremony

The inaugural events will be a relatively smaller schedule of activities than previous years, pulling from a $170 million inauguration committee fund (boosted by some of the incoming leader's biggest tech allies, including Meta's Mark Zuckerberg). Inauguration ball performers will include a country lineup of Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Lee Greenwood. The Village People will be performing at events throughout the weekend, and opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem during the ceremony.

Confirmed guests include President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, as well as President Bill Clinton and former presidential runner Hillary Clinton. Trump has also invited several international political leaders, which could see an unprecedented turnout of world leaders in the Inauguration ceremony's history. Argentinian President Javier Milei has confirmed his attendance, while Chinese President Xi Jinping will be sending an official envoy, Forbes reports. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said he is attempting to gain entry into the country to attend the events, as well.

And Trump's tech circle will be front row, including Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and, reportedly, OpenAI's Sam Altman and TikTok CEO Shou Chew.

How to watch the ceremony online

Inaugural events will begin on Saturday, Jan. 18, with the actual swearing-in ceremony taking place at 12 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 20.

The ceremony will be broadcasted live on all major networks (ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC and PBS), as well as CSPAN.

For online streaming, viewers can tune into official YouTube livestreams, including ABC, CBS, PBS News Hour, USA TODAY, and Fox News. NBC viewers can catch coverage on NBC News Now, and CNBC will be airing their coverage live on the CNBC homepage.

Viewers can also stream the Inauguration via the live news hubs on their favorite streaming platforms, like ABC for Disney+ and CNN for Max, or directly on the White House website.

When Trump's presidential powers come into play

Many tuning in to Monday's ceremony will be wondering when Trump will be able to execute his executive powers.

Starting from the time of election to inauguration day (about 75 days), the incoming Trump administration will have been beefing up a roster of transition staff and volunteers to aid in a smoother transfer of power, explains the Center for Presidential Transition, a nonpartisan nonprofit. During this time, the President-elect will have also announced his picks for prized appointments.

A post-inauguration "handover" phase then begins, while the new administration enters a 200-day blitz period with the goal of enshrining as many early policy wins as possible. On day one of his presidency, Trump will have the ability to sign executive orders and reverse existing policies, which he has already pledged to do. Experts anticipate the new President tackling tariffs, immigration, and environmental policy almost immediately — some of these priorities, including tariffs and any federal employee rollbacks, will have immediate effects, while others will act more symbolically.

Trump will also immediately gain executive clemency powers, allowing him to pardon and commute the sentences of individuals. Americans can also expect more appointment and staffing announcements in the post-inauguration period.

With the future of TikTok still hanging in the balance, other social media companies are scrambling to fill the gaps it may leave in the market.

SEE ALSO: TikTok is back, as Trump pledges to use executive power to save the app on day one

Instagram recently announced CapCut video editing rival Edits, and now X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky are both rolling out vertical video feeds.

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"An immersive new home for videos is rolling out to users in the U.S. today," posted X's official account on Sunday.

X's new video feed can be accessed via a play button at the bottom of the screen.

Bluesky, meanwhile, is also hopping on the trend. "We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video!" the platform wrote in a post. "Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize."

We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video! Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.

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— Bluesky (@bsky.app) January 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM

"In video custom feeds, you can swipe up to enter a timeline of only video posts," the company added, linking to the custom feed.

So there you have it: Even if TikTok doesn't manage to find a U.S. buyer in time, there will likely be another 50+ vertical video feeds that have popped up in an attempt to plug the gap.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. 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 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for January 20 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 20, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A Fast-swimming cephalopod.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

SQUID.

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

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 20

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Wordle.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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 today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. 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 January 20 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Accepting or managing duties

• Green: Sharp turns or edges

• Blue: Items associated with famous cartoon sailor

• Purple: Common phrases involving "sheet"

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Take On, As A Responsibility

• Green: Corners

• Blue: Associated with Popeye

• Purple: ___Sheet

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 #589 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Take On, As A Responsibility: ASSUME, BEAR, HANDLE, SHOULDER

• Corners: ANGLE, BEND, CROOK, ELBOW

• Associated with Popeye: ANCHOR, FOREARM, PIPE, SPINACH

• ___Sheet: BALANCE, CHEAT, COOKIE, FITTED

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 20

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Connections.

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.

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: Newbie

• Green: College teams in the Buckeye state

• Blue: Movies about America's pastime

• Purple: Teams that share a color

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: New arrival

• Green: Ohio college teams

• Blue: Baseball movies

• Purple: Teams with gold as a primary color

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 #119 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• New arrival - DEBUTANT, FRESHMAN, NEWCOMER, ROOKIE

• Ohio college teams - CINCINNATI, DAYTON, OHIO STATE, XAVIER

• Baseball movies - FEVER PITCH, MAJOR LEAGUE, MONEYBALL, THE NATURAL

• Teams with gold as a primary color - GOLDEN KNIGHTS, LAKERS, NOTRE DAME, SAINTS

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Connections.

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 January 20 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 20 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Curiouser and curiouser!

These words are characters and an activity that Alice met.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

The theme is a phrase from Alice in Wonderland, where all of these words fit.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Wonderland.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for January 20

• Hatter

• Rabbit

• Caterpillar

• Croquet

• Dormouse

• Wonderland

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Strands.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, January 20, 2025:

AcrossButton whose icon is a triangle above a rectangle

• The answer is Eject.

Only primate species that can have blue eyes, aside from human

• The answer is Lemur.

"Of course," in Spanish

• The answer is Claro.

Star-studded group

• The answer is Alist.

Classic fixture outside a barbershop

• The answer is Pole.

DownFamous Yosemite landmark, familiarly

• The answer is ElCap.

What jiggles after it's set

• The answer is Jello.

One might end with "Best,"

• The answer is Email.

"$%@!," e.g.

• The answer is Curse.

Jogging gait

• The answer is Trot.

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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

I’ve been desperately in need of a new keyboard. I’ve been disappointed in the past and really needed the Cherry XTRFY MX 3.1 to come through for me as my go-to. While there’s always room for improvement, I think I’ve found “the one.”

TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Chicago Bulls head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls are 18-25, which puts them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 24-17, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference.

The Bulls have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off four consecutive losses to the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Sacramento Kings. The Clippers have won three of their last five games, and all of those wins have come consecutively against the Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat.

When is Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers?

Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers in the NBA starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 20. This game takes place at Intuit Dome in L.A.

How to watch Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Bulls vs. Clippers basketball game.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Bulls vs. Clippers from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers 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 the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

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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 live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, 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 secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

TL;DR: Save $205 on this refurbished Chromebook while supplies last — less than 50 are left in stock.

How hard was going back to school or work after having time off for the holidays? If you’re anything like us, you’re still mourning those days of sleeping in. But since we can’t travel back in time, we’ll think of ways to make our days easier. Those who need a new laptop but want to spend under $100 should check out this Chromebook deal.

While it’s a refurbished model and a few years old, you only have to spend $79.99 instead of its original price of $284.99. It’s an excellent option for students, remote workers, or anyone who needs a laptop for basic use. But don’t wait — we don’t have many of these left in stock.

Meet the Lenovo 300E Chromebook

At $79.99, you can’t expect this Chromebook to work like a MacBook. It runs on Chrome OS, so you’ll use Google Chrome to browse the web, work on GSuite instead of Microsoft Office, and download additional apps through the Google Play Store.

This basic design does have one huge perk: long battery life. Chromebooks are also known for their sturdy design built to withstand regular classroom use, so go wild in your hybrid work or travel endeavors. 

What’s the deal with refurbished devices?

You’ve likely heard the term thrown around, but every refurbished laptop is a little different. This Chromebook’s quality was rated as lower than average, so its price was marked down even more. For those who don’t care about some surface-level scratches, you’re saving over $200.

Refurbished devices are also better for the planet compared to purchasing new ones as they help reduce e-waste going into landfills. So, it’s really a win for everyone. 

Buy one of these budget Chromebooks for students at $79.99 before they’re sold out (reg. $284.99). 

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The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face off in the finale of the College Football Playoff (CFP). The matchup will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Jan. 20, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

Ohio State is 13-2 overall. The Buckeyes defeated the Tennessee Vols, Oregon Ducks, and Texas Longhorns to get to the championship. Notre Dame is 14-1 overall. The Fighting Irish defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, Georgia Bulldogs, and Penn State Nittany Lions to get to the championship.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable

ESPN's matchup analytics are favoring Ohio State. The betting odds have Ohio State listed as the 8.5-point favorite.

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State kickoff time and network

The Notre Dame vs. Ohio State football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Monday, Jan. 20.

Chris Fowler is expected to do the play-by-play. Kirk Herbstreit is expected to join him in the booth.

Best streaming services for Notre Dame vs. Ohio State

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 Notre Dame vs. Ohio State football game on ESPN. 

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YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

How to watch Notre Dame vs. Ohio State from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of Notre Dame vs. Ohio State from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Notre Dame vs. Ohio State 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 U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Stream Notre Dame vs. Ohio State 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 live streams without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Notre Dame vs. Ohio State before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for sport?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, 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 secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Notre Dame vs. Ohio State from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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The bisexual community has an inside joke describing what it's like to date as a bi person: People think it means double the options and double the fun, but it just means double the rejection.

You have to be able to laugh at self-deprecating jokes like this if you're a member of the Lonely Hearts Club, regardless of whether you're diving into the straight or gay dating scene. But bisexual people do face extra roadblocks in the dating world.

SEE ALSO: I'm a bisexual woman and I don't know how to date men

Bisexual people make up the majority of the LGBTQ community, according to 2024 data from Gallup, but it's also one of the least-acknowledged letters in the acronym. What makes the bisexual dating landscape — especially the online one — so tricky to maneuver? Before we get into the best dating apps for bisexuals, let's tackle this question.

Bisexuality is hypersexualized on dating apps

Something bisexual people, particularly women, are familiar with is potential matches hypersexualizing their LGBTQ status. Bisexual people are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence than straight and gay people for several reasons, including this stereotype that bi folks are more sexual than others.

On a dating app level, bisexual people may be susceptible to upsetting messages. Megan, a 23-year-old woman from Virginia, told Mashable via Facebook that she couldn't even count the number of ignorant (and gross) messages she'd received from men about writing "bi" in her Tinder bio. "There were times when they would be like, 'Oh, you never seemed gay in high school' or whatever, because gay is obviously a personality trait," she said. "Like my sexuality wasn't a real thing, or it was just a fetish to these people."

Bisexual people also encounter couples looking for their "unicorn," or third for a threesome (more on "unicorn hunters" below). Threesomes aren't wrong, but let's not assume that every bi person is dreaming of sleeping with you and your partner. You'd think the user base on queer dating apps would be more enlightened than on comparatively general apps, but that's not always the case.

Queer dating apps aren't always inviting, either

Does "gold star lesbian" sound familiar to you? It refers to lesbians who have never slept with a man, and some may even proclaim they're looking for "gold stars only" on their dating app profile. If you're a bisexual woman who sleeps with men, that may hurt to see.

Another issue bisexual people may face on explicitly LGBTQ dating apps is feeling invisible when they're deemed too "straight passing" (aka looking straight). This kind of invalidation contributes to many bisexual folks' struggles of not feeling queer enough.

Why you might still want to put "bi" in your dating app bio

Adding those two simple letters to your bio may draw unwanted attention, but in the long run, it also acts as an asshole filter to weed out people who try to put sexual orientation into a box.

Just think about it: Would you want your partner to believe bisexuality is a pit stop on the road to being a "full-blown gay"? Of course not. Another old stereotype is that bisexuality means you want to have sex with anything that moves. The easiest way to ensure that you won't be left heartbroken over someone rejecting or questioning your sexuality is to let them know how you identify from the jump. You deserve the very best, which means only those people who accept you as you are.

With all of this in mind, we wanted to review the best dating apps for bisexual people. We can't promise you'll never have a bad experience on these (indeed, mishaps are all but guaranteed when you brave dating apps), but we believe these particular apps give bisexual men, women, and non-binary folks the very best shot at finding a compatible partner.

TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Boston Celtics head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 29-13, which puts them second place in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 21-20, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference.

The Celtics have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Warriors have won three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves.

When is Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors?

Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA starts at 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 20. This game takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco.

This game will air on TNT, TruTV, and stream on Max.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Celtics vs. Warriors basketball game.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Celtics vs. Warriors from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors 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 the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

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 live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, 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 secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Phoenix Suns head to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 20-20, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. The Cavs are 34-6, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Hawks have won three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns. The Knicks have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime.

When is Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?

Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 20. This game takes place at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Suns vs. Cavs basketball game.

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Suns vs. Cavs from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 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 the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

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 live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, 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 secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.