Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprise their roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and his former padawan Anakin (aka Darth Vader) as the Galactic Empire ascends and Kenobi goes into hiding from its relentless henchmen. The anticipation is strong with this one! Read on below as we explain how to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi online and at a great value $13.99 with the Disney Plus bundle in the US (opens in new tab).

Helmed by director Deborah Chow (The Mandalorian), Obi-Wan Kenobi presents a self-contained story set 10 years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, bridging the gap between the Star Wars prequel trilogy and George Lucas’s inaugural A New Hope.

The six-part limited series finds Obi-Wan a broken man, living in exile on Tatooine as he keeps a distant watch over a certain Skywalker. Yet Jedi continue to be targeted as traitors of the Empire, and Obi-Wan has to dodge bounty hunters and a sinister group called the Inquisitorious.

The latter are the show’s central villains. They’re played by Moses Ingram, Sung Kang, and – baddest bad of them all – Rupert Friend, whose Grand Inquisitor character wields a wicked spinning double-bladed lightsaber.

Promising another electric showdown between two of cinema’s greatest adversaries, this series should thrill Star Wars junkies and newcomers alike. Just read on below, where we detail how to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi online and exclusively on Disney Plus.

While there’s no longer a Disney Plus free trial to speak of, the Disney Plus price offers great value and is already cheaper than competing streaming services like Netflix. Yet you can get more bang for your buck when you sign up for an annual subscription and get 15% off the monthly price. Yes, you have to splash a wad of cash initially, but with so much content to get stuck into, we very much doubt you’ll run out of things to watch before your year is up. You’re looking at $79.99/£79.90/AU$119.99 for a 12-month membership (opens in new tab).

If your interests are farther reaching (and you’re in the US), then we’d seriously recommend the fantastic value Disney Plus bundle package. It adds Hulu and ESPN Plus to your subscription price, with the Hulu element opening up a world of more adult-focused content, including Hulu Originals like Candy, Conversations with Friends, and Nine Perfect Strangers. Meanwhile, ESPN Plus brings tonnes of exclusive live sport, highlights and documentaries. The combined bundle costs just $13.99 per month (opens in new tab).

Obi-Wan Kenobi is the latest in a string of recent blockbuster releases exclusive to the platform, including Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers and The Book of Boba Fett. And there’s plenty more where those came from, including Ms. Marvel,  She-Hulk, Andor, and The Mandalorian season 3, which are all set to arrive in the coming weeks and months.

You’ll also find National Geographic documentaries, Disney and Pixar classics, the entire Star Wars saga and every season of The Simpsons.

Star on Disney Plus, meanwhile, has seen the amount of content available through Disney Plus more than double, with a particular eye to more grown-up shows. Some of the best Star on Disney Plus shows include Pam and Tommy and Dopesick. And parents won’t have to worry about their kids accidentally seeing inappropriate content, as Star includes a slew of parental control features to ensure the service stays as family-friendly as ever.

Nobody wants bed bugs in their home, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about if you do come across them. Despite our natural inclination to run a mile once we notice them in our sleeping space, bed bugs can be dealt with effectively. 

Our step-by-step guide will show you how to spot bed bugs on your mattress, along with ways you can get rid of them for good. Know ahead of time that you do need to put in some time and commitment to fully eradicate the problem, but it’ll be worth it for your peace of mind and overall quality of sleep.

If after reading this you decide it’s time for a new bed, you’re shopping at the right time as we’re already seeing big discounts courtesy of Memorial Day mattress sales. Not sure which mattress to buy? Our best mattress guide has this year’s top-rated picks across value and premium models. For now, let’s take a closer look at those pesky bed bugs…

The common bed bug (or cimex lectularius) is a tiny insect of around 5mm (0.2in) in length that feeds on the blood of humans and animals. It has a flat, oval-shaped body and is reddish-brown in color, but because of its size a single bed bug is difficult to see unless it’s clustered into a larger group.

Bed bugs are drawn to carbon dioxide and warmth, so a sleeping human is unfortunately an excellent target. They like to hide in the warm crevices of mattresses, box springs and bed frames. 

The worst infestations tend to happen in cities where bed bugs can attach to luggage and clothing to move around. The EPA considers bed bugs a public health pest, although they are not known to transmit or spread disease. 

If you suspect you have bed bugs, you’ll want to find them as quickly as possible. As you can probably imagine, it’s far easier to deal with a minor infestation than a full-blown one.

For some people, the first sign of bed bugs is bite marks or feeling itchy — typically on the lower half of your body or the warm crevices of your joints. But some people don’t react at all to being bitten by bed bugs, and there are other nasty nuisances that bite such as fleas.

Thus, it’s far better to check your mattress for a possible infestation. Look for any of these signs:

If you’re going to tackle a smaller bed bug infestation yourself, you may need to repeat the cleaning process several times. Bed bugs reproduce quickly, so be sure you’ve removed them entirely. 

V Rising Leather is an early-game crafting resource that’s essential to progressing through the new hit survival game. Getting your hands on the material will be important in ensuring your continued survival in a world that’s deathly hostile to vampire kind. 

As you start your journey, finding what you need is imperative to set yourself up for long-term success. Thankfully there’s a main questline that’ll guide you as you learn the ropes, leading you all the way to ownership of your very own castle, from which to rule your empire. 

As you progress through the main quest, you’ll reach a point when you need to upgrade your Castle Heart. In order to do this, you’re going to need Leather (as well are Copper Ingots, but that’s a different matter). There are no handouts, though –  you’re going to have to craft the resource yourself. But as you will soon discover, this isn’t something that’s available to you by default. 

Don’t worry, we have you covered. While you’ll have to get involved in a tough fight, it’s fairly easy to track down the recipe for the Tannery, which will craft Leather for you. Here’s everything you need to know about getting Leather in V Rising.

Leather is quite an important resource in V Rising, especially early on. It’s key in your progression through the main quest that sets you up in the world. You’ll need it to upgrade your Castle Heart but it’s also necessary for crafting armor and equipment. The long and short of it is, you’re going to want a way to procure Leather. 

To do this you are going to need to craft a Tannery, which is a structure you won’t have access to by default. In order to be able to make it, you need to get into a brawl with a boss. 

The blueprint for the Tannery is obtained by finding and killing Keely the Frost Archer. If you are above her level 20 recommendation, it will be manageable, but as her name might suggest, she has a lot of access to frost-based moves that will slow you down. 

In order to find her, activate your Blood Altar and select Keely. The game will then guide you to her location. If you beat her, you’ll get the Tannery structure and be well on your way to making Leather.  

Now that you have the blueprint for the Tannery, you’ll have to craft it. To do this, you’ll need 8 Planks (made in the Sawmill) and 160 Animal Hide, which comes from killing any wildlife out in the world. Keep in mind that Animal Hide will be the basis of all your leather working, so it’s worth collecting more than what you need right now. 

Once you build your Tannery, you can then craft your Leather. To do so, head over to the structure, where you’ll be able to place your Animal Hide. The Tannery will automatically convert sixteen Animal Hides into a single sheet of Leather, letting you deposit your Hides before leaving to go about your adventure. When you return, there’ll be a big stack of Leather waiting.

The road to 2022 IPL glory begins here for the Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore who face off in the Eliminator. Will it be 15th time lucky for RCB, who have never won the Indian Premier League title despite making the playoffs on seven previous occasions? Or is the Super Giants’ magnificent debut season about to get even better? Read on as we explain how to get a Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live stream and watch the IPL online from anywhere.

RCB are flying high after an electrifying final round that saw them snatch a playoff spot out of the clutches of the Delhi Capitals. They also thrashed league leaders Gujarat in the run-in, and with momentum swinging in their favor and Virat Kohli on song, skipper Faf Du Plessis can be forgiven for allowing himself to get carried away.

The Super Giants’ slightly underwhelming end to the league season has cost them just a little bit of fizz. They looked a shoo-in for a top-two finish but slipped down the standings after two defeats from their last three fixtures, and the onus is on KL Rahul to lift the mood and set the tone when he steps out onto the wicket. 

It’s knockout cricket, with the losing team going home and the winner set for another all-or-nothing showdown for a place in the final. Follow our guide for all you need to know to find a Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live stream and watch the IPL playoffs from anywhere in the world.

Below we’ve got you covered with your official Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore broadcasting options for major cricket loving countries (and the US!), but if you’re outside your country of residence – whether that’s India, the UK or anywhere else – and try to stream the cricket via your local broadcaster, you’ll soon discover that you can’t, as it’s location restricted. But there is a way to tune in regardless.

By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it’s back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream – assuming you comply with the broadcaster’s fine print, of course – specifically its terms and conditions.

Use a VPN to live stream Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore from anywhere

Relations between Pakistan and India continue to be fractious to say the least, and one of the results is that the IPL is once again not being broadcast in Pakistan. Very disappointing news for the cricket-mad nation.

Your best bet, therefore, may be to use one of the best streaming VPNs to tap into coverage from a different country, as described above.

The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location – and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the same country as the service.

When Warner Bros. announced its platform fighter Multiversus back in November, gamers around the internet combusted. Ultra-instinct Shaggy (opens in new tab) from all the memes is about to become a reality? A game that looks to compete with the likes of Super Smash Bros., Brawlhalla, and Rivals of Aether? Fighting alongside Batman and Finn the Human? It’s all of our nerdy dreams come true. 

However, through various early game tests, many players have been left in the dust with no early access codes. The official Discord server and subreddit have been bombarded with requests for players’ spare keys, as those who were invited to play the game organically got three extra access keys for inviting friends to play the cross-platform brawler. 

In the current closed alpha, what’s been named “code-begging” has peaked to the point of the official Discord server shuttering communications while they “recalibrate a few things.” These “things” are presumably remedies to the rampant scams from users attempting to sell alpha Multiversus codes, being banned, and then creating alternate accounts to promote the very same banned account. 

The hydra of issues with the Discord aside, there are ways to get Multiversus codes. We’re going to tell you a few of them here. Keep in mind that none of these methods are guaranteed, and one of them costs a small bit of money, but we’ll let you know how to safeguard your funds and avoid scams, as well. Without further ado, here are a few ways to get closed alpha Multiversus codes.

We’re not sure if things will be the same once the Discord is fully back, but previously on the server, there was a code sharing channel for players to share their spare alpha Multiversus codes with other users. At least, that was what it was intended to be. Upon the start of the current alpha, the channel was immediately flooded with users, new to the server and begging for codes. It only got worse as new users were joining the server every second and hopping into #code-sharing to further clog it. 

How do you get a code from this? Well, it’s not easy, nor is it quick. Also, some advice; do not send a Discord user money for a Multiversus code. Part of the reason the server has been shuttered is because of rampant scams by users who request money for codes but never actually send codes.

To get a Multiversus code from the Discord server (join here) you’ll need to watch the messages very intently. Every once in a while someone will say something along the lines of “I have codes” or “DM me first come first serve for codes”. That’s when you’ll click on their profile picture and type a very quick message asking if they really have codes, and if you can have one.

This method is hit or miss, as many of those messages will not be met with replies. But, if you’re persistent, you’re bound to get one at some point. Again, don’t send anyone on Discord money for a code; you probably won’t get one back. In the meantime, check out our other methods for obtaining Multiversus codes. 

This method is very similar to the Discord method. Find a user who is giving away Multiversus codes, send them a message, and possibly get a code in response. Here is the official subreddit, and here is the community-owned subreddit (opens in new tab). 

We’d recommend sorting posts by “new” and refreshing the page often, as well, for the best odds of getting a code. Like Discord, this method isn’t guaranteed to yield a Multiversus code, but this next method is, if you have a bit of cash. Also like Discord, don’t try to buy codes here. Try that in the next method instead.

Mainstream search engines like Google are pretty good at what they do, but many people choose not to use them because of privacy concerns. Then there are those who are concerned about content falling through the cracks just because the creator hasn’t followed the best practices for search engine optimization (SEO).

YaCy (opens in new tab), an open source distributed search engine, works pretty much like its mainstream peers, but doesn’t suffer from any of their ills. YaCy uses a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, so every user running an instance of the search engine joins in the effort to index the internet. The index is distributed and redundant across all YaCy users.  

To further bolster its privacy credentials, YaCy ensures that no one can tell who has searched for what words, in essence making all searches functionally anonymous. 

YaCy only indexes publicly accessible, non-password-protected pages. You can also use it as a search engine for your website, or use it to index pages on the intranet, which it ensures aren’t accessible to anyone outside your network. 

YaCy is written in Java and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search engines are complex beasts, but thanks to YaCy’s distributed nature, you don’t need a fast machine, nor a lot of space to run a YaCy client. 

Installation is fairly simple. Before you begin, ensure you have Java installed on the machine. Windows and macOS users can obtain pre-built binaries from Adoptium (opens in new tab), while Linux users can pull it from their official repositories.

For instance, Debian users can use sudo apt install default-jdk, while Fedora users can search for the available versions with sudo dnf search openjdk, before installing the latest version with sudo dnf install <openjdk-package-name>.

Once you have Java installed, download the YaCy executable (opens in new tab) for your platform, and extract it. For instance, the command sudo tar –extract –file  yacy_*z –directory /opt -v, will extract the installer under the /opt directory on Linux. Now simply change into the extracted directory and start YaCy:

# cd /opt/yacy

# ./startYACY.sh

URL filtering is usually used in workplaces, schools, and other institutions where free, unencumbered access to the web should be restricted. The best URL filtering software (opens in new tab) is effective and makes this process simple. 

However, there will be times when you need to access restricted URLs for some reason or another. The good news is that you can easily bypass URL filtering with a little basic knowledge. In this article, we outline exactly how to do this and what you need to be aware of during the process.

Before you begin, ensure your computer has plenty of reserve battery power and is connected to a stable internet connection. Be prepared to download software (if possible), and ensure that what you’re doing isn’t illegal or against company policy. 

We also suggest dedicating some time to learning how to bypass URL filtering. If you’ve got an hour or two to spend, it’s time to jump straight into it!

If you can install and use a VPN, you should be able to easily bypass most URL filtering software and access websites wherever they are in the world. To get started, you will need to install a VPN, and there are many free options on the market. If your employer’s system admin has blocked software installations, you’ll have to try another method. 

If you do manage to install a VPN, you can simply set the location to another country to access blocked content. This usually works because URL filtering is performed at the country level, and a VPN routes your traffic through an international server. 

For example, if there’s a blocked .com version of a website, you could set your VPN to Australia to access the Australian version instead.

Proxies have been around for years and have long been a favorite of schoolchildren for accessing blocked websites. They can also be quite useful for bypassing URL filtering. 

Like VPNs, proxies route your browsing through a different server. They are typically application-specific and work by changing your IP address, so it appears as if you’re in a different region. 

The downside is that proxies are not the most secure way to bypass URL filtering. They don’t always use encryption, and free proxies can insert ads and collect user data. If you do decide to use a proxy, ensure you use a reputable option.

Well, this is it. It’s time to bid farewell to ‘The Big Three’ and the rest of the Pearson family as This is Us comes to an end. After six years of Super Bowl Sundays, banana muffins with Twinkie frosting, Pilgrim Rick, and too many tear-sodden tissues to count, This is Us reaches its conclusion with “The Big Three [coming] to new understandings about life”. Tune into the final episode of This is Us with our guide on how to watch This is Us season 6 finale online where you are.

*This is Us season 6 spoilers below*

Last week’s penultimate episode saw The Big Three say goodbye to their mother, Rebecca (Mandy Moore), following her long illness with Alzheimer’s, with Moore describing the eighteenth and final episode of This is Us as more of an epilogue. As Kevin, Kate, and Randall attend their mother’s funeral, the This is Us finale promises a lookback on the Pearson family through the decades.

Featuring scenes that were filmed in preparation several years ago, This is Us is a show that hasn’t shied away from showing the realities of life with its ups and downs.

Talking about the final episode, Moore went on to say, “People waiting for things to be tied up perfectly…need to abandon that idea.” Instead viewers should expect “the beauty of the quiet, simple, seemingly mundane moments of this family’s life.” Grab your tissues. Here’s how to watch This is Us season 6 finale online from anywhere.

For a cable-like alternative, Sling TV hosts NBC as a part of the roster of Sling TV channels hosted on the service. Get the Sling Orange plan to watch This is Us on NBC and get 50% off your first month (opens in new tab).

You can also watch the final episode of This is Us on Hulu the day after it airs, joining Hulu’s library of excellent entertainment, including other heart-wrenching TV shows like Conversations with Friends and The Handmaid’s Tale. Better still, new subscribers can enjoy a 7-day Hulu free trial.

Out of the country but don’t want to miss out on a the final ever episode with the Pearson family? Unfortunately, geo-blocks will make it impossible to connect to any VoD provider you’re subscribed to back home.

Luckily there’s an easy fix. Downloading a VPN means you could watch This is Us season 6 finale online, no matter where you find yourself. It’s a simple piece of software that alters your IP address, overcoming the barrier of regional restrictions so you can access individual episodes live or on-demand from anywhere.

Use a VPN to watch This Is Us online from anywhere

Understanding the Diablo Immortal classes is going to give you a huge leg up over other players just starting their journeys in Sanctuary. That’s why we’re here to give you the lowdown on what’s on offer. 

Diablo has always been about choosing your favorite classes to take on the minions and bosses of Hell. The class selection screen from the first game is one of the most iconic in the franchise’s history, and the roster of classes has grown and shrunk to fit the needs of the series. 

Diablo Immortal is no different. While many might be expecting a stripped-back experience due to the game’s mobile focus, that’s not the case here. The title and its PC beta will feature six classes, and we imagine that roster will grow as the game is supported.

However, which classes will you find when you boot up the game for the first time? Here’s every class confirmed for Diablo Immortal, as well as information on how to re-roll if you want to try a new one.

Diablo Immortal doesn’t have a dedicated tank class, but the Barbarian is the closest you’ll get. It can endure the most damage, but can certainly dish it out as well. If you like being the kind of player who pulls the attention of enemies to you in the protection of your team, this will be a seamless transition.

Barbarians primarily deal area-of-effect damage, which means that their single-target damage isn’t that great. However, if you want to get in and among the melee, and give the demons of hell a bloody, hand-to-hand fight, this is the class for you.

The Crusader is not entirely dissimilar to the Barbarian, as another melee-focused brawler who likes to get into the thick of it. The Crusader has more mobility though, thanks to their trusty steed, and has exceptionally strong area-of-effect attacks.

There are drawbacks to the character, though. It has potentially the worst single-target damage in the game, so makes a lackluster foe against bosses. It also relies almost entirely on its cooldown abilities. If you don’t manage them right, you can end up doing nothing while you wait for them to reset. However, when a horde of demons comes running your way, this is the character you want by your side.

The Demon Hunter is the glass cannon of the Diablo Immortal class list. If you like to deal damage, this is the character for you, as they can dish out some of the most high-powered attacks in the entire game. If there are a lot of enemies on the field, you’ll be seeing a whole lot of big numbers coming out of their heads.

That being said, there is a sharp trade-off. Demon Hunter can’t take that much damage before keeling over, and can be caught out if it has no evasion abilities up. The Demon Hunter is like living on a blade’s edge; one moment from glory, as well as death. If that dance sounds appealing to you, you’ll get along with this class.

Chaos meets blind faith in a Champions League final between two teams that genuinely believe they have a divine right to this trophy. Liverpool, and Mohamed Salah in particular, have a burning desire for revenge after an excruciating defeat to the same opponents four years ago, whereas Madrid don’t really need a game plan when they’ve got miracle-maker Karim Benzema on their side. Follow our guide on how to watch a Liverpool vs Real Madrid live stream from anywhere, including FREE coverage of the 2022 Champions League Final.

Los Blancos’ route to the final has been the stuff of legend. Torn to shreds by PSG, Chelsea and Man City during the knockouts and looking about as sturdy as a wet paper towel every step of the way, they somehow clung on and conjured up three of the most unlikely victories the UCL has ever witnessed. Benzema has been utterly unplayable, but even his heroics would have counted for little if that magic dust hadn’t also rubbed off on Rodrygo and the brick wall that is Thibaut Courtois.

Speaking of comebacks, Liverpool have more than a little experience of their own in that regard, though Jürgen Klopp would no doubt prefer his Red Machine to start fast and step up the pace from there. In theory, Madrid’s ageing team and suspect defence look like the perfect fodder for Liverpool, who are physical in midfield and explosive up front.

Their attacking unit of Salah, Sadio Mané, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz and Roberto Firmino ranks among the finest in the world, but things tend to get weird whenever Real Madrid are involved. Read on for all the information on how to watch a Liverpool vs Real Madrid live stream from anywhere in the world.

The 2022 Champions League final is on Saturday, May 28. 

It isn’t quite the last high-profile game of the season, with both the EFL Championship playoff final and the second leg of the Ligue 1 relegation decider set to be played the following day.

The 2022 Champions League final kick-off is set for 9pm CEST local time, which is 8pm for fans based in the UK, 9pm for fans based in Spain and 3pm ET and 12pm PT for those in the States.

Football fans don’t tend to agree on much, but if there’s one thing they can see eye-to-eye on, it’s that the best thing about the Champions League final is that it’s available to watch for free.

The easiest way to tune in is via the BT Sport YouTube channel, but bear in mind that the free stream is only available to viewers based in the UK.

If you’re currently out of the UK but want a slice of that free coverage, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN as per the instructions further down the page.