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Apple TV has all kinds of new shows and new seasons scheduled to land over the next five or so months. But that's kind of the problem—you're paying for the service, so what's there to watch right now? I've got you.

AirTags used to be the best trackers in Apple's Find My network, but that is no longer the case. The ecosystem has expanded, and there are now many more devices to choose from. Here is how the AirTag lost its crown as the top Bluetooth tracker—and what you should buy instead.

When we think of PC upgrades, we usually think of a graphics card, RAM, maybe a CPU, maybe an SSD ... Coincidentally, all but one of those components are outrageously overpriced right now, and CPUs were never that cheap to begin with.

Storage fills up faster than it should, especially when you're juggling multiple machines. Between older PCs, test systems, and everyday use, I've learned that low disk space rarely tells the full story. Windows will give you a vague breakdown, but it doesn't actually show you what's going on. I've had drives that looked full for no obvious reason, and digging through folders manually never gave me a clear answer.

If your Linux system crashes and locks you out, you risk losing everything—files, data, time. If you have a bootable Linux USB recovery disk, tough, you'll be ready to restore, repair, and rescue your system before it’s too late.

Windows is a (mostly) useful operating system out of the box, but if you use it enough, you find that there are things that might make life a little easier. Savvy users will install PowerToys. Here are some things in the latest version that I hope become standard in the future.

Did you know that your smart TV is tracking your viewing and streaming habits? Your smart TV knows what you watch, when, for how long, and even what you passed over before choosing that specific movie or show. To make matters worse, your smart TV is actually capturing screenshots of your browsing habits and sending them back to the manufacturer.

When Plex starts buffering or stuttering, it's easy to assume that hardware problems are to blame, especially if you're using a NAS. But that often isn't the case. With Plex, the overall setup is so important. If your media files aren’t in the right format, Plex has to convert them on the fly, and that’s what causes many performance problems.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically; 5-5, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 6-4, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for March 22 Pips

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this dark blue space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for March 22 Pips

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

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TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The EFL Cup doesn't have the history or the prestige of the FA Cup, but nobody is complaining when we get Arsenal and Manchester City battling it out for the trophy at Wembley Stadium.

The top two in the Premier League are going head-to-head for the first significant title on offer this season — it's going to be a fascinating contest between two talented sides with managers who know all about each other. Could this be Arsenal's year to turn the tables on Man City? There's pressure on both teams to deliver a big performance in this crucial contest.

If you want to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Arsenal vs. Manchester City?

Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final kicks off at 4:30 p.m. GMT on March 22. This fixture takes place at Wembley Stadium.

How to watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City for free

Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX 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 unblock ITVX to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup for free by following these simple steps:

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the EFL Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup final before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms like ITVX, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

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You’re used to using your phone, shouting at a smart speaker, or tapping a dashboard on the wall to control your smart home. But adding a select few controls to my Apple Watch has been more useful than any of these when I’m in a rush, on a bike, or otherwise preoccupied.

Linux is often held up as an example of an operating system that is more private and secure than Windows, and not without reason—it does have some distinct advantages. However, Windows hasn't been totally left behind either. There are several ways that Windows matches, or even surpasses, Linux on the privacy and security front.

I still clearly remember the first portable CD player my parents bought me in the early 2000s. I'd always wanted one, but I had to make do with a cheap Walkman clone instead, dubbing CDs to tape using our home Hi-Fi.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who like a word game.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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.

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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.

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

• Yellow: Equal

• Green: Spelled the same, front and back

• Blue: Basketball bros

• Purple: Types of zones

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: All Square

• Green: Palindromes

• Blue: NBA Brothers, Past and Present

• Purple: ____Zone

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 #545 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• All Square - DEADLOCKED, EVEN, LEVEL, TIED

• Palindromes - KAYAK, POP, RADAR, STATS

• NBA Brothers, Past and Present - ANTEKOUNMPO, BALL, CURRY, GASOL

• ____Zone - 2-3, NEUTRAL, RED, STRIKE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports 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 today's Connections.

Although I firmly believe that most people don't need an expensive SSD, cheaper drives have some downsides. One glaring flaw is that they seemingly slow down for no reason.

I've been using Google's smartphones for a long time. Although they aren't technically "stock Android," they do represent Android in its peak form: smooth, clean, uncluttered. For years, they felt like the closest thing Android had to an iPhone-style experience.

This text editor is a bit of a hidden gem, but it borrows some of Vim’s best features and works well alongside it, too. Find out how to get up and running with Textadept, and why it could be a vital addition to your toolbox.

In modern culture, every movie and TV show seems to be a book adaptation, and reading has entered a golden age. So many people are turning to currently trending novels, old bestsellers, and classics galore to read about the tales before they watch them on streaming websites, even if some, like Netflix, aren't the best anymore.

Don't you just love it when one setting can affect your entire network, and you may often not even know about it? In this case, we're talking about an often overlooked legacy setting that can completely wreck mixed-speed setups.

Freezing panes was once the go-to method for keeping headers in view, but on modern 16:9 screens, it takes up valuable vertical space. If you're still locking rows like it's 1997, it's worth exploring newer tools that achieve a similar outcome while making better use of your screen.