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Kieran Culkin reacts perfectly to Pedro Pascal's Emmys speech burn

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 14:26

When he picked up his Golden Globe for Succession last week, Kieran Culkin used his speech to direct a cheeky burn at one of his rivals in the category, Pedro Pascal.

But during Monday night's Emmy Awards, Pascal had his revenge.

SEE ALSO: The complete list of winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards

While announcing the nominations for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, the Last of Us star took to the stage with his right arm in a sling.

"Before we get into the nominees for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, I'd like to take just a second and make this about me. A lot of people have been asking about my arm – it's actually my shoulder – and I think tonight is a perfect time to tell everyone that Kieran Culkin beat the shit out of me."

Cue the camera cutting to Culkin in the audience, where he gave a deadpan reaction that was every bit as perfect as Pascal's reaction a week ago.

You can watch the whole speech here:

This is the love/hate relationship we all need to see blossom into a show or movie.

Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 16

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 13:29

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: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 16 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 16

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024:

AcrossThe "fact" that Albert Einstein flunked math class, e.g.
  • The answer is myth.

Where River City is, in "The Music Man"
  • The answer is Iowa.

The "B" of R&B
  • The answer is blues.

End to a chess game
  • The answer is mate.

Crisply shown, as a TV broadcast
  • The answer is INHD.

DownItalian city that's home to da Vinci's "The Last Supper"
  • The answer is Milan.

Childhood
  • The answer is youth.

Fabric for a wool jacket
  • The answer is tweed.

"___ it ever occurred to you ..."
  • The answer is has.

Obesity measure: Abbr.
  • The answer is BMI.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's 'SNL' Weekend Update brings the Emmys house down

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 13:27

Ahhh we miss this.

Saturday Night Live queens and supremo Golden Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler teamed up for one of the highlights of the 2024 Emmys on Monday night. To present the award for Best Variety Special (Live), the pair delivered a special SNL Weekend Update brimming with fingergun-worthy zingers.

So, who was up for the award? Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show, or according to Fey, "The concert so good it got us all pregnant." The 95th Oscars, or, as Poehler called it, “The only show that’s longer than when they air Titanic with commercials on TBS," and the 75th Tony Awards, or "celebrating the best in musicals based on movies that will probably be movies again" (a sweet shot from Poehler sitting beside Mean Girls creator Fey).

Also nominated was Chris Rock's Netflix special Selective Outrage. "Chris could be here tonight, but if he wins, we’ll accept on his behalf, because we miss getting Emmys," said Fey.

But the winner was Sir Elton John, for his Farewell From Dodger Stadium live show — and granting him EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). “Now, I can’t speak for Elton, but he EGOT to be excited about that,” said Poehler.

Very good. Bravo. A fine time had by all.

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Watch Niecy Nash-Betts' powerful Emmys acceptance speech

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 13:26

Niecy Nash-Betts took home her first Emmy at the 75th annual awards ceremony on Monday night. The actor won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie for her performance in Netflix's Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, a contentious 10-part series about serial killer and pedophile Jeffrey Dahmer.

In the series, Nash-Betts played Glenda Cleveland, Dahmer's neighbor, who had a crucial role in making an effort to stop one of America’s most notorious serial killers, despite being "reportedly ignored by police", as Mashable's Chance Townsend wrote.

Nash-Betts delivered a powerful and tearful speech accepting her Emmy, which brought the audience to their feet (you can watch the video below). She took the opportunity to call attention to Black women and women of color who are often ignored by authority forces.

SEE ALSO: The complete list of winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards

"I’m a winner, baby!" said Nash-Betts onstage.

"Thank you to the Most High for this divine moment. Thank you Ryan Murphy for seeing me. Evan Peters, I love you. Netflix. Every single person who voted for me, thank you. And my better half who picked me up when I was gutted from this work, thank you. And you know who I want to thank? I want to thank me – for believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. I want to say to myself in front of all these beautiful people, 'Go on girl with your bad self. You did that.'

"Finally, I accept this award on behalf of every Black and Brown woman who has gone unheard yet overpoliced. Like Glenda Cleveland. Like Sandra Bland. Like Breonna Taylor. As an artist, my job is to speak truth to power, and baby, I’ma do it ’til the day I die. Mama, I won!"

Nash-Betts has been nominated for an Emmy Award four times.

Previously, Nash-Betts spoke about Cleveland's legacy in an interview with Netflix, saying, "If anything, I would want people to know that Glenda Cleveland was special. That was a special woman.

"To continue on and on and on in an effort to get someone to do something, she deserved way more than a little cheesy plaque in the bottom of a social hall somewhere...And I would want people to know that we all know or have been or will be a Glenda Cleveland in this life. That’s for sure."

Categories: IT General, Technology

Jennifer Coolidge thanks 'all the evil gays' during memorable Emmys speech

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 13:00

Last year's Golden Globe Awards taught us that Jennifer Coolidge is adept at giving memorably chaotic speeches, and she certainly didn't disappoint at this year's Emmys.

After picking up the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as wealthy heiress Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus, Coolidge took to the stage and started thanking people — including "all the evil gays" that memorably try to murder her character in the show.

The line is a throwback to one of the most-memed scenes of the show's second season, and it's probably fair to say that Coolidge deserved the award for that exchange alone.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Watch RuPaul's brilliant Emmys speech championing drag library events

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:56

Condragulations are in order, as RuPaul's Drag Race adds another Emmy to its glittering, heaving cabinet of well-earned awards.

Drag Race took home Best Reality Competition Program at this year's Emmys, beating The Amazing Race, Survivor, Top Chef, and The Voice — it's the fifth win for the show in this category. Drag Race now has a whopping 29 Emmys and 63 nominations, and it's the eighth consecutive win for RuPaul as host, making him the most awarded host in Emmy’s history and the record-holder for most wins by a person of colour.

"If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her." - RuPaul

Accepting the award on behalf of the Drag Race team alongside fellow judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews, RuPaul took a moment to champion children's library events like Drag Story Hour that encourage diversity, creativity, and education, and which have been ludicrously and harmfully targeted by the far-right and conspiracy theorists.

“We are so honored to have this award," RuPaul said onstage. "Listen, you guys are just pure lovely for honouring our show and recognizing all these queens. We have released into the wild hundreds of drag queens and they're beautiful. On behalf of all them, we thank you.

"If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her because knowledge is power and if someone tries to restrict your access to power, they are trying to scare you, so listen to a drag queen."

SEE ALSO: The complete list of winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards

According to GLAAD, there were 161 protests and attacks on drag events in 2022 in the U.S. — including library events like Drag Story Hour — and the organisation also examined the weaponising of these events by "extremist politicians" to propose drag bans.

"GLAAD reviewed legislative proposals in six states that aim to restrict or ban drag. In most cases, extremist politicians pointed to local drag events as the motivation for new legislation that would ban public drag performances such as those that take place at Pride festivals, or ban minors from observing drag performers, including library events such as Drag Story Hour."

What is Drag Story Hour? Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015 and having seen spinoffs across the world, it's best described by the team themselves:

"It’s just what it sounds like! Storytellers using the art of drag to read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models."

Sign. Us. Up. If you want to book an event (in the U.S.), check out the website.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Turn your iPad into a MacBook with this Magic Keyboard Folio for $99.99

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

TL;DR: As of January 16, get the Magic Keyboard Folio for the iPad 10 for only $99.99 — that's 59% off.

While the iPad may be the most remarkable tablet on the market, it falls short when compared to its sibling, the MacBook. However, with a touchscreen, it has the ability to become a powerful hybrid machine when paired with Apple’s Magic Keyboard Folio. Depending on where you shop, they can cost upwards of $249, but right here, you can get an open-box model for the iPad 10th Gen for $99.99 with free shipping.

The hybrid of iPads and Macs

The Magic Keyboard Folio makes your iPad feel more like a MacBook by adding a QWERTY keyboard with 1mm travel and a large click-anywhere trackpad. The former sports a 14-key function row, similar to Mac, for quick adjustments like brightness, volume, media controls, and spotlight search, while the latter supports multi-touch gestures and a synced cursor with iPadOS. 

Utilizing your iPad’s built-in magnet system, the Magic Keyboard Folio snaps to the back, pops out to function as an adjustable stand, and wraps around the front to protect the screen. A two-piece design allows you to detach the keyboard, like during a drawing or note-taking session, while still using the stand feature.

Save big with an open-box return model

Earlier, we mentioned this Magic Keyboard Folio isn’t brand-new, but rather an open-box return. That means the item had some level of customer contact — like a purchase and return or excess inventory from store shelves — and cannot technically be sold as new. The result? You get a highly discounted device that’s undergone verification to be in new condition.

Snatch your Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10th-Gen for $99.99 (reg. $249) with free shipping while supplies last.

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Get MS Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for $49.97

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

TL;DR: As of January 16, get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for only $49.97 — usually $408.

It can be frustrating if you have a computer that's not running smoothly, doesn't have the productivity apps you need for work or home, or both. If you're considering buying a new one, you might want to hold off. Instead of sinking hundreds of dollars or more into a new computer, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for just $49.97 (reg. $408).

This version of Office might not be the most recent but it still holds up to be a reliable and valuable suite of apps. You'll gain access to seven of the top apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more, that will allow you to create, collaborate, and communicate with industry-standard tools. And even though you won't get Teams with MS Office, it does come included with Windows 11 Pro.

The other part of this offer is Windows 11 Pro, which is the most up-to-date Windows OS. Some exciting updates include AI-integrated tools, such as the new AI assistant called Windows Copilot. Users will find support on a variety of everyday tasks to streamline their work, such as summarizing and creating content, launching playlists, and more. 

Windows 11 Pro also has enhanced security features, a new, easier-to-use interface, and Windows Studio Effects that allow you to edit images easily. You'll get a Windows 11 Pro activation key to use on two devices.

Don't miss this chance to power up your slower computer with two big names in software.

Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for just $49.97 (reg. $408) when you order by January 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Categories: IT General, Technology

Get your own AI-powered assistant, now just $49.99

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

TL;DR: As of January 16, get an AI writing assistant Producti AI Pro Lifetime Plan for just $49.99 — you'll save 92%.

Curious about all the hype surrounding AI? Though it sounds like science fiction, more and more people are enlisting help from artificial intelligence to make their lives a little easier. If you're interested in getting some assistance from AI, Producti AI is ready to make it easier than ever.

With Producti AI, you can save precious time by enlisting this tool to help you tackle everything from writing your content to creating a helpful chatbot. Right now, you can score a lifetime subscription to a Producti AI Pro Plan for only $49.99 (reg. $647.64) for a limited time. 

Producti AI helps you enlist the power of AI to tackle everything from work tasks to your to-do list. Just imagine what you can do with all the extra time you'll be saving as your new AI employee helps you handle marketing tasks, transcribe speech to text during meetings or interviews, knock out social media captions, and more. They'll be done in a breeze and tailored to your own voice and audience.

Let Producti AI help you with work tasks as if it were your personal assistant, helping you manage your tasks or answering emails. And if you've been meaning to tackle coding, but still haven't found the time, Producti AI can help with that as well. This tool is ready to handle app, web, and system tasks for you, with no coding experience required. 

Embrace AI with this lifetime subscription to Producti AI Pro Plan for just $49.99 (reg. $647.64) for a limited time. 

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An AdGuard lifetime subscription is now just $16.97

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

TL;DR: As of January 16, get an AdGuard lifetime subscription for $16.97 or a family plan for $24.97.

The internet is such a great tool. Instant connection to tons of information and people worldwide has changed our world irrevocably. However, it's not all roses and rainbows. There are annoying things like ads that pop up virtually everywhere, messing with our flow. And, of course, the concern of cybersecurity.

That's why the fine minds at AdGuard created a way to help remove some of the downsides that our online activity can bring. A lifetime subscription is currently on sale for as low as $16.97 for a Personal Plan and $24.97 for a Family Plan.

AdGuard will block those ever-present ads, including the barber type, pop-up ads, and video ads. A subscription to AdGuard also includes privacy protection to help keep your information safe from trackers and analysts. You can also rest assured that the service's data privacy tools will block fake websites, malware attacks, and phishing. It also features a no-logging policy, which means your information is never saved anywhere.

If you have a family with children and decide to go with the Family Plan, you can also activate parental controls. This means you can block your little ones from accessing sites and information, images, and videos that they shouldn't be seeing. 

This AdGuard offer is for new users only. The Personal Plan gets you access on three devices. The Family Plan is for up to nine devices. Its broad compatibility is across mobile and desktop devices.

Don't miss this chance to stay protected and ad-free for life.

Pick up one of the following lifetime subscriptions through January 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT:

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How to watch Bristol City vs. West Ham United online for free

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:53

TL;DR: Stream Bristol City vs. West Ham United in the FA Cup third round replay for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

We were treated to some pretty special FA Cup third round fixtures, but not every score was settled. A few matches were too close to call, so a replay is required to decide who makes it through to the fourth round. That's good news for fans, because it means more games are available to watch for free.

If you want to watch Bristol City vs. West Ham United for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Bristol City vs. West Ham United in the FA Cup?

Bristol City and West Ham United will kick off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Jan. 16 at Ashton Gate.

How to watch Bristol City vs. West Ham United for free

You can watch the FA Cup replay between Bristol City and West Ham United live on BBC One, with coverage starting from 7:30 p.m. GMT on Jan. 16. You can also live stream this fixture 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 tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can connect to BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer 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. Steam Bristol City vs. West Ham United for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream games like Bristol City vs. West Ham United before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • 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

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Bristol City vs. West Ham United for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Tesla wouldn't put a solar roof on Model Y so this owner did it himself

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:48

A Tesla Model Y owner got fed up with the company not offering solar panels for its cars, so he built one himself.

Reddit user somid3 shared his project, dubbed Beta One, last week (via Electrek). It's a deployable solar roof that weighs less than 165 lbs and can retract when the car is in motion. When expanded, the project's website claims, it fits in a standard parking spot and generates "100 percent clean and net-positive power from the sun."

SEE ALSO: Tesla reportedly raising US factory workers' pay as union looms

But what about the range you actually get from this thing? The website claims that, using nine 175-watt solar panels, Beta One can add 6kWh to the EV per day, which is about 20 miles of range, with five hours of sun. It's unclear whether the range estimate accounts for the added weight. The website also claims that the solar panels are "easy to assemble," and that they can be carried "on all EV rooftops, including Teslas."

The solar roof has a footprint about the size of a roof rack when folded. Credit: DartSolar

While the project's website even has a target price estimate of $4,000, the design still in a fairly early stage. In fact, somid3 claims he already has an upgraded, "Beta Two" version in the works, with reduced drag and sleeker profile.

Some EV manufacturers do offer a solar roof as option. This includes Toyota's new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid and the company's bZ4X EV, and Fisker Ocean.

As for Tesla, the company did promise that Cybertruck will have a solar roof option, but it's not available at this time, so the only option for owners who want more independence from chargers is a do-it-yourself solution of some sort.

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The complete list of winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 11:11

The 75th annual Emmy Awards, the latest in awards season, took place last night after a fourth-month delay due to Hollywood strikes by writers and actors.

The event celebrated all the notable television work that came out of 2023, with Succession, The Bear, and Beef taking home some of the biggest wins. HBO's Succession and Hulu's The Bear respectively scored six wins, while Netflix's Beef garnered five.

Amongst the winning actors were Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Matthew Macfadyen, Quinta Brunson, Jeremy Allen White, Niecy Nash-Betts, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ali Wong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Paul Walter Hauser, and Steven Yeun.

SEE ALSO: Jennifer Coolidge thanks 'all the evil gays' during memorable Emmys speech

Brunson, who plays the lead in Abbott Elementary, became the first Black woman to win Lead Comedy Actress in over four decades. Other highlights included Elton John attaining the revered EGOT status, joining a club of people who have won all four major entertainment awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony).

Wong and Yeun, the lead actors of Beef, both won their first Emmys, as did Jeremy Allen White for The Bear, and Niecy Nash-Betts for her performance in Netflix's Dahmer. The latter delivered a speech about about Black women who are often overlooked in the face of police violence: "I accept this award on behalf of every Black and brown woman who has gone unheard, yet overpoliced, like Glenda Cleveland, like Sandra Bland, like Breonna Taylor," she said. "As an artist, my job is to speak truth to power. And, baby, I’ma do it till the day I die. Mama, I won!"

Here is the full list of nominees and winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

Best Drama SeriesBest Actor in a Drama Series SEE ALSO: Kieran Culkin reacts perfectly to Pedro Pascal's Emmys speech burn Best Actress in a Drama SeriesBest Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesBest Supporting Actress in a Drama Series SEE ALSO: Jennifer Coolidge thanks 'all the evil gays' during memorable Emmys speech Best Comedy SeriesBest Actress in a Comedy SeriesBest Actor in a Comedy SeriesBest Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesBest Limited or Anthology SeriesBest Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV MovieBest Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie Featured Video For You Ali Wong and Steven Yeun on why revenge is a universal touchpoint in ‘Beef’ Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV MovieBest Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or TV Movie SEE ALSO: Emmys 2024: Watch Niecy Nash-Betts's powerful acceptance speech Best Writing for a Comedy SeriesBest Writing for a Drama SeriesBest Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or TV MovieBest Writing for a Variety SeriesBest Directing for a Drama SeriesBest Directing for a Comedy SeriesBest Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or TV MovieBest Talk SeriesBest Reality Competition Program SEE ALSO: Emmys 2024: Watch RuPaul's brilliant acceptance speech championing drag library events Best Scripted Variety SeriesBest Variety Special (Live)
  • The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna

  • Chris Rock: Selective Outrage

  • Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium

  • The Oscars

  • 75th annual Tony Awards

Categories: IT General, Technology

Apple Watch redesign will remove blood oxygen monitoring amidst patent dispute

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 09:19

Apple is reportedly removing the pulse oximeter from the Apple Watch so that it can be imported to the US without legal issues. The device was temporarily banned from import last December after medical tech company Masimo accused Apple of stealing its blood oxygen monitoring technology.

A federal court filing revealed Apple's intention to redesign the Watch without the pulse oximeter on Monday. First introduced to the Apple Watch Series 6 in 2020, pulse oximeters allow users to measure the oxygen saturation level of their blood, which can be useful for monitoring or detecting medical conditions. Apple's changes would reportedly remove this functionality from its devices.

SEE ALSO: Apple Watch import ban timeline: 7 events that got Apple into this mess

According to the filing, US Customs and Border Protection would allow Apple to resume import of its Watches if the contested blood oxygen monitoring technology was removed. Masimo also held no objection to Apple selling devices without pulse oximeters, characterising the proposed Watch modifications as "a positive step toward accountability" for the company.

Masimo's beef with Apple has been ongoing for years, having first sued the tech giant over alleged trade secret theft in Jan. 2020. The US International Trade Commission subsequently banned the import of all Apple devices that used the contested technology after ruling in favour of Masimo in October last year, making Apple halt sales of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watches a few days before Christmas. It then returned them to shelves just one week later after an appeals court put a pause on the ban.

Apple's proposed redesign doesn't mean that Apple is giving up on fighting Masimo's allegations. Still, it may work as a stopgap to at least keep Apple Watches in US stores for now.

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How to save locations in Google Maps

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 09:13

Google Maps is an invaluable tool for everyday navigation, offering marked routes, turn-by-turn directions, and public transport information to help people get around. However, Maps can be used for much more than just guiding users from A to B. 

In addition to its way-finding functionality, Google Maps also allows you to save locations for later. It's a handy feature for trip planning, saving your favourite restaurants, or curating a list of date night ideas, letting you mark places on your Map as well as create an annotated list that you can refer back to later.

SEE ALSO: 3 tips for using Google Maps more effectively, according to Google

Here's how to save locations in Google Maps.

Saving Google Maps locations on Android or iOS Total Time
  • 1 minute
What You Need
  • Google Maps app
  • Android or iPhone

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Search for the location you would like to save, then tap on it to open its information card.

You can also tap a location marker on the map, or tap and hold a spot on the map to place your own marker.

Step 3: Tap the "Save" button on the information card.

If the button isn't immediately visible, you can find it by scrolling the row of buttons right.

Step 4: Select a list or lists to save the location to.

Alternatively, you can tap "+ New list" to create a new list of places to add it to. You'll be able to customise the list's name and description, as well as choose an emoji for its icon.

Step 5: Optional: Type any notes that you may want to remember about the location into the given text box.

You'll be able to do this for saved locations on all of your Google Maps lists except "Starred places."

Step 6: Tap "Done."


Saving Google Maps locations on desktop Total Time
  • 1 minute
What You Need
  • PC
  • Internet browser

Step 1: Open Google Maps in your web browser.

Step 2: Search for the location you would like to save, then click on it to open its information card.

Alternatively, you can click a location marker on the map to see its information card.

Step 3: Click the "Save" button on the information card.

It can be found next to the "Directions" button.

Step 4: Select a list from the dropdown menu to save the location to.

You can save it to more than one list by repeating this process. You can also select "New list" to create and name a new list of places to add the location to.

Google Maps' location lists are private by default, so you don't have to worry about people asking exactly why you have a carefully curated and annotated list of every single onion ring vendor in the city. However, if you do want to make your restaurant rankings public, you can share your location lists as well as control whether others are allowed to edit them.

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How to watch Australia vs. Syria online for free

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: Stream Australia vs. Syria for free on 10Play. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2023 AFC Asian Cup has already delivered a lot of top-quality football from the first round of group stage fixtures, and we're expecting the same thing from this next batch of games. And the good news is you can watch Australia's game against Syria without spending anything.

If you want to watch Australia vs. Syria in the AFC Asian Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Australia vs. Syria in the AFC Asian Cup?

Australia and Syria will meet at 11:30 a.m. GMT on Jan. 18. This fixture will take place at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

How to watch Australia vs. Syria for free

You can watch all of Australia's AFC Asian Cup matches live and free across Network 10, including the fixture between Australia and Syria. Live streaming is also available for free on 10Play.

10Play is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These powerful tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can access 10Play from anywhere in the world.

Access 10Play to stream Australia vs. Syria by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a 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 Australia

  4. Visit 10Play

  5. Steam Australia vs. Syria 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 10Play without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch all of Australia's AFC Asian Cup matches before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 10Play?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking 10Play, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Australia

  • 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 five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Australia vs. Syria in the AFC Asian Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Djokovic vs. Popyrin in the Australian Open online for free

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Popyrin in the Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic from winning the Australian Open? The likes of Alcaraz, Ruud, and Medvedev will fancy their chances, but Alexei Popyrin will get his chance first. It's going to be a big challenge for the Australian player, but the home support will surely improve his odds.

If you want to watch Djokovic vs. Popyrin in the Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Djokovic vs. Popyrin?

Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin will meet in their second round match on Jan. 17.

How to watch Djokovic vs. Popyrin for free

Every match from the Australian Open is available to stream for free on 9Now, including Djokovic vs. Popyrin.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can gain access to this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can connect to 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access 9Now 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 Australia

  4. Visit 9Now

  5. Steam Djokovic vs. Popyrin for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to 9Now without actually spending anything. This is not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the 2024 Australian Open before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing 9Now to stream live tennis, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Australia

  • 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 five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Djokovic vs. Popyrin for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Dolehide vs. Gauff in the Australian Open online for free

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: Live stream Dolehide vs. Gauff in the Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The second round of the Australian Open has pitted Coco Gauff against fellow American tennis player Caroline Dolehide. We're expecting a thrilling affair between two top players, and you can watch all the action without spending anything. And no, you don't need to rely on dodgy streams that flood your screen with even dodgier ads.

If you want to watch Dolehide vs. Gauff in the Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Dolehide vs. Gauff?

Coco Gauff and Caroline Dolehide will meet in their second round match on Jan. 17.

How to watch Dolehide vs. Gauff for free

Every match from the Australian Open is available to stream for free on 9Now, including Dolehide vs. Gauff.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can gain access to this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can connect to 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access 9Now 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 Australia

  4. Visit 9Now

  5. Steam Dolehide vs. Gauff for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to 9Now without actually spending anything. This is not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the 2024 Australian Open before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing 9Now to stream live tennis, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Australia

  • 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 five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Dolehide vs. Gauff for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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A lifetime subscription to this premium stock screener is on sale for under £100

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan is on sale for £94.21, saving you 86% on list price.

Jumping into the world of stocks, investing, and trading can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Tykr is a user-friendly investment education platform that teaches you about risk management in the market. Learn which are low-risk and high-risk, and discover imperative stock investing tips along the way. 

The best part about the Tykr app? This innovative tool does all of the time-consuming research and analysis on 30,000+ US and International stocks, so you don’t have to. Get real-time stock updates, alerts, and support for making informed decisions. The portfolio tracker monitors the performance of your investments and gives you detailed financial statements, ratios, sales growth charts, and more.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned trader, Tykr can find investment opportunities within seconds of signing up. This unique stock screener tool offers a community forum to chat with other investors should you ever have any questions. Gain confidence to take risks on your new stock market adventure, and start seeing financial progress. Leap, and the net will appear. 

Get a Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan lifetime subscription for £94.21.

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The best strimmers for tidying up your garden

Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:00

It doesn't matter if you're a green-fingered casual or landscaping professional. There's a universal truth to gardening: A beautiful lawn takes blood, sweat, and tears. And tooling up with the best gear available, of course.

Investing in good tools is absolutely essential. The lawn mower is almost certainly the most important purchase a gardener will make, but the strimmer ranks as a close second. Grass strimmers, also known as trimmers, keep your edges, borders, and even the lawn itself tidy by cutting back weeds and long patches of grass. In other words, these products handle everything that your lawn mower can't reach.

But unless you’re a gardening expert, choosing the right strimmer is a tricky business. We're here to help put you on the right (garden) path and suggest some of the top models. First up, here’s some helpful information about buying a new strimmer.

What are the different types of lawn strimmer?

The main types you’ll have to choose from are electric strimmers that plug into the mains, cordless strimmers powered by rechargeable batteries, and petrol strimmers which give you extra power. The best option for you really depends on the size of your garden and its current state. Is it big and overgrown? In that case you'll need power.

Corded vs. cordless strimmers — which are best?

It’s less a case of which is best and more which type best suits your garden and gardening needs. Corded strimmers are generally cheapest and best for casual use, but they’re slightly limited by the cord. You’ll need easy access to a mains outlet — and you must check that the cord reaches far enough to cover your lawn.

Cordless strimmers are built for convenience — lightweight and easy to handle around the garden. The main drawback is that you have to recharge them after use. Look for a model with battery power to match the size of your garden. 

What are the benefits of a petrol strimmer?

Petrol-powered strimmers give you power. If you have a large garden, or particularly tough grass and weeds to cut through, a petrol strimmer is likely the best option. They’re not always the best for delicate or precision-perfect jobs.

What is lawn edging?

Lawn edging is pretty much as it sounds — the art of keeping your lawn neat, tidy, and even styled. It can be surprisingly hard to do if you don’t have the right tools. Some strimmers are built for both regular trimming and edging, or may have a cutting head that converts into an edger. This can add a touch of artistic flair to your gardening.

What are the most important lawn strimmer features?

As well as edging, there are other handy features that can elevate a strimmer from good to great. They can include a telescopic shaft, adjustable handle, shoulder strap, and brush cutter for tackling brambles and shrubbery.

What's an automatic line feed?

Another feature that can be a deal-breaker for some gardeners is an automatic line extension. The “line” is the thing that whips around quickly and does the actual business of grass cutting (though some strimmers use a blade). The lines sometimes break, so you need a system to replace the line mid-cut. Strimmers may have an automatic line feed, which replaces the line as you cut, meaning you do don't have faff about with changing spools. Others replace the line with the press of a button — or by giving the head a bump on the ground.

What is the best lawn strimmer?

There are plenty of impressive models out there from top brands like Bosch and Flymo. To help you find the right strimmer for you and your garden, we have lined up a selection of the very best models. We have considered customer reviews, specifications, and features to give you a clear idea of what's out there.

These are the best garden strimmers in 2024.

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