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Creepy 'You'll Never Find Me' trailer teases two apparent strangers sheltering from a storm

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 11:06

When you're sheltering alone in your creepy cabin during a massive storm, there's only one thing to do when a knock comes at the door: ignore it. Unfortunately the man in the trailer for You'll Never Find Me, Patrick (Brendan Rock), picks the other option — and everything goes downhill from there.

Written by Indianna Bell and directed by Bell and Josiah Allen, Shudder's latest horror follows a strange woman (Jordan Cowan) who asks to shelter inside Patrick's cabin during the storm. But have they met each other before? And what's she really doing there?

How to watch: You'll Never Find Me is streaming on Shudder from March 22.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to watch Newport Country vs. Manchester United online for free

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: Stream Newport Country vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The fourth-round of the FA Cup is delivering a lot of matchups between Premier League sides and smaller clubs with big dreams and nothing to lose. It's what makes the competition so special. The chance of a giant killing is always exciting, and there aren't many bigger giants than Manchester United.

If you want to watch Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Newport Country vs. Manchester United?

Newport Country and Manchester United will kick off at 4:30 p.m. GMT on Jan. 28 at Rodney Parade.

How to watch Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free

The FA Cup fixture between Newport Country and Manchester United is live on BBC One, with coverage starting from 4 p.m. GMT on Jan. 28. 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. Stream Newport Country vs. Manchester 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 Newport Country vs. Manchester 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 Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Liverpool vs. Norwich City online for free

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: Stream Liverpool vs. Norwich City in the FA Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The FA Cup is at its best when the biggest clubs in the country take on sides from outside the Premier League. Everyone wants to see a surprise result. Everyone except Liverpool fans that is, because Liverpool are hosting Norwich City in the fourth round of the competition.

If you want to watch Liverpool vs. Norwich City for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Liverpool vs. Norwich City?

Liverpool and Norwich City will kick off at 2:30 p.m. GMT on Jan. 28 at Anfield.

How to watch Liverpool vs. Norwich City for free

You can watch the FA Cup fixture between Liverpool and Norwich City live on ITV1, with coverage starting from 1:55 p.m. GMT on Jan. 28. You can also live stream this fixture 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 connect to ITVX from anywhere in the world.

Unblock ITVX 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 ITVX

  5. Stream Liverpool vs. Norwich City 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 capitalising on these offers, you can gain access to ITVX without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream Liverpool vs. Norwich City for free.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking ITVX, 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 Liverpool vs. Norwich City for free with ExpressVPN.

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A lifetime subscription to Write Bot AI Content Creation is on sale for 92% off

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 07:00

TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Write Bot AI Content Creation is on sale for £31.42, saving you 92% on list price.

Writing may sound easy on paper, but chipping away at writer's block one word at a time can be tough and time-consuming. When you have a ton of other things you need to get done, you might not have time to do the job justice. 

Generative AI writing tools may be able to speed things up. While its no replacement for your own human brain, an AI content generator could help you quickly get the bulk of the work done so you can focus on fine-tuning. With Write Bot, that means you can use AI to quickly come up with ideas, outlines, drafts, and more, and a lifetime subscription is £31.42 for a limited time.

Write Bot is an AI-powered content generator that could help you craft quality content magnitudes faster. This Generative AI lets you choose from various use cases like blog ideas, business proposals, social media ads, product descriptions, and more when you're ready to craft a new text. Then you just fill in some information and let the AI do the rest. It may only take seconds for the AI to generate what could have taken hours otherwise. You can even edit and polish the final document right there. 

The Premium plan lets you generate up to 1,000,000 words per month across 12+ use cases. You also get access to priority email and chat support. Plus, you can access Write Bot from all your devices, so you can use it at work, at home, or on the go. It's accessible through any modern browser on desktop or mobile devices. This subscription is only available to new users. 

Don't miss your chance to get your own AI writer for life for a limited-time low price. Get a lifetime subscription to Write Bot for £31.42. 

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The best beer dispensers for pouring a pint at home

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 07:00

Question: Is there anything better than a chilled, fresh, relaxing, tasty, proper pint of beer in the pub? Answer (as if we actually need an answer): Absolutely not.  

We all like a beer at home too — a bag of cans or a few bottles are all well and good — but it’s not the same as a pub-pulled pint. That’s why home dispensers are increasingly popular. For beer enthusiasts, a dispenser should go alongside the coffee machine or kettle — an essential appliance that every kitchen needs.

But where to start? Different drinks for different needs, and that’s also true of beer dispensers. So we’ve rounded up a selection of machines to suit all kinds of beer lovers.

How does a beer dispenser work?

This really depends on the beer dispenser you buy. Some take kegs, some use their own technology, and others allow you to pour the beer straight in. We’ve even included one dispenser that sucks the beer straight from the can and turns into it a draught-style pint. Most models use kegs, or a variation on the keg.

How much beer does a beer dispenser hold?

While it would be easier for brands to list keg and dispenser capacities in pints — that’s how we like to drink it, after all — they’re measured in litres. Most dispensers hold kegs of around 5 litres (and there’s 1.76 pints in a litre), though some will hold a little more or less.

What types of beer do dispensers use?

Being limited to kegs doesn’t mean you’re limited with choice of beer brands. There’s actually a wide, ever-growing range of kegs available, with brands that include Budweiser, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Brewdog, Leffe, Goose Island, Corona, and Camden Hells. The Krups machine we’ve included in this roundup uses its own style kegs — oversized cans called “torps” — which include some alternative breweries and brands. That range includes the likes of Amstel, Moretti, Tiger, Lagunitas, and Brixton. Or you can get a home-brewing dispenser that allows you to brew all kinds of beer.

How much does a beer dispenser cost?

Luckily, this roundup of home beer dispensers includes a range of prices, from well under £100 to almost £400. There are cheaper options available, but if you want good quality, be prepared to spend at least a few hundred pounds. Remember there are ongoing costs with kegs, too. A 6 litre keg will cost somewhere between £30 and £45, depending on which brand you like to drink.

What is the best home beer dispenser?

Much like the beer itself, it all comes down to personal taste. Maybe you need something to keep the beer flowing at a party, or maybe you’re a serious beer connoisseur who wants the absolute best machine and best-tasting tipple that money can buy. Either way, there’s something for you on this list. We’ve taste-tested the reviews and scoured the internet for a good selection to suit every kind of beer lover.

There are the best beer dispensers in 2024.

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to watch India vs. England cricket series online

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 04:00
Want to watch the series between India and England? These are your best options: Best For Cricket Fanatics Willow TV $9.99/month Get Deal Best FOR MULTIPLE CHANNELS Sling TV $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20) Get Deal Best For simultaneous streams DirecTV Stream $95/month Get Deal

Is there a tougher sporting challenge than going to India and winning a Test series? We don't think so.

The combination of testing pitches, passionate supporters, and some of the most gifted cricket players in the world makes a series in India feel almost impossible to win. But that's the challenge facing England. They might be revolutionising the game with a new brand of brave and attacking cricket, but they'll still be going into this series as massive underdogs.

If you want to watch the series between India and England, we have all the information you need.

India vs. England Test series schedule

England travel to India for a five-match Test series. That's a lot of cricket, so keep this schedule on hand so that you don't miss a minute of the action:

  • 1st Test — Jan. 25-29 (Hyderabad)

  • 2nd Test — Feb. 2-6 (Visakhapatnam)

  • 3rd Test — Feb. 15-19 (Rajkot)

  • 4th Test — Feb. 23-27 (Ranchi)

  • 5th Test — March 7-11 (Dharmshala)

The good news is that fans can watch every match from this series, with the right subscription.

How to stream India vs. England in the U.S.

Every Test in the series between India and England is available to watch live on the popular cricket streaming service Willow TV. This platform is available with a direct subscription, or through services like Sling TV and DirecTV Stream.

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Interested in watching all the top tier cricket from around the world in HD? Then Willow TV is for you.

Willow TV is the official broadcaster of The International Cricket Council (ICC), Indian Premier League (IPL), England Cricket Board, Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa, West Indies Cricket Board, Sri Lanka Cricket, Bangladesh Cricket Board, Pakistan Cricket Board, Zimbabwe Cricket, and Pakistan Super League. If you want to watch literally hundreds of days of live cricket, Willow TV has your back.

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Sling TV's Willow Cricket package offers unlimited access to Willow HD. And the best thing is if you miss a match, you'll still be able to stream later using Sling's catch-up service. This could be particularly useful if the game if taking place on the other side of the world, which is pretty much always.

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings also include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network.

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Willow TV joined DirecTV and DirecTV Stream just in time for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and it's still available as part of the service.

Willow TV is included in the DIRECTV Sports Pack, which offers access to more than 20 professional and specialty sports networks, including NFL RedZone from NFL Network, conference and league-specific services, and much more.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 26

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 04:00

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 Jan. 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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.

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

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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

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.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Shy.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

A letter appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. What's the answer to Wordle today?

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 Wordle #951 is...

ALOOF.

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.

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

Categories: IT General, Technology

NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 26

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 04:00

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 January 20's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections?

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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

  • Blue - Game pieces

  • Yellow - On the field

  • Purple - Words before a type of rodent

  • Green - Smack

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:

  • Blue - ORIGINAL MONOPOLY TOKENS

  • Yellow - BASEBALL EQUIPMENT

  • Purple - ____ BUNNY

  • Green - HARD HIT

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 Connections #229 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Blue - ORIGINAL MONOPOLY TOKENS - BOOT, IRON, THIMBLE, TOP HAT

  • Yellow - BASEBALL EQUIPMENT - BALL, BASE, BAT, GLOVE

  • Purple - ____ BUNNY - BAD, BUGS, DUST, HONEY

  • Green - HARD HIT - BLOW, LICK, SOCK, STRIKE

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.

Is this not the Connections game you were looking for? Here are the hints and answers to yesterday's Connections.

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