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TL;DR: Manage your cables with a set of six Cable Block Magnetic Weighted Cord Organizers on sale for $29.99.

Cables are chaotic. Whether it's your nightstand cluttered with cables for your phone, tablet, and smartwatch or your desk littered with debris to connect all your little devices, it's so tough to organize all your cords. You could try winding them all up, but then you risk breaking them or just watching them slowly unwind and look even worse. Or you could use one of these weighted magnetic cable organizers.

Each one holds one cable in place, so you can finally get your space organized. Bonus: a pack of six cable blocks just went on sale for $29.99 (reg. $39). 

Organize your cables

Tidy cables aren't a tough task anymore. Each cable organizer has two embedded weights to keep your cables firmly in place on any surface. The blocks are magnetic, too, so they can connect to each other for a streamlined setup and attach to metal surfaces like desk legs for discreet cable routing.

One of the best things about these cable managers is they're simple, and you can use them pretty much anywhere. You can position the blocks anywhere along your cables and easily reposition them as needed. Hold the ends of your cables in place, or just keep your loose cords from falling off your nightstand.

Each block is made from silicone and equipped with neodymium magnets. They're super durable, too, so you can use them in the garage to keep the chargers for power tools organized. 

Get a set of six Cable Blocks while they're still only $29.99. 

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

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

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

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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, April 7, 2025:

AcrossPrice to pay

• The answer is Cost.

The five unique letters of THE AREA HERE, fittingly

• The answer is Earth.

Uncomfortable thing to witness a couple do in public

• The answer is Argue.

Gwen ___, Spider-Woman's alter ego in the "Spider-Verse" movies

• The answer is Stacy.

Give a tug

• The answer is Yank.

DownMagna ___

• The answer is Carta.

Instrument played at the ballpark

• The answer is Organ.

In need of a hint

• The answer is Stuck.

Nonbinary pronoun

• The answer is They.

Difficulty level for a newbie gamer

• The answer is Easy.

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

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

SAVE $150: As of April 7, the Amazon eero Pro 6E is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% savings on list price.

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If patchy, unreliable WiFi makes you want to scream, maybe it's time to think about an upgrade. You shouldn't have to put up with laggy video calls, buffering shows, or devices that just won't connect – upgrade to a mesh WiFi system instead.

As of April 7, you can find incredible deals on mesh router systems at Amazon. This includes a great deal on the Amazon eero Pro 6E router system. Currently, this product is reduced to $399.99, saving you 27% on list price. This discount is specific to the three-pack option, but you can find deals across all bundles.

A mesh WiFi system includes a main router and two nodes (satellites) placed around your home. They work together to eliminate dead zones, providing reliable WiFi coverage all over your home.

The eero Pro 6E is a great option for a mesh router system that offers gigabit wifi speeds at an affordable price. It is backward-compatible with older eero devices, making it flexible for all home setups. The TrueMesh technology reduces dead spots and dropped signals, keeping your smart home running smoothly even when you’re away.

Not to mention, you can enjoy strong coverage of up to 6,000 sq. ft and the ability to connect over 100 devices. The setup doesn't require any overly complicated instructions either. It can be done in minutes by using the eero app.

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TL;DR: Give your old PC a new lease on life with a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, now only £11.63 (reg. £154.58).

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Need a new laptop but don't have the budget to buy one? We've found the next best thing — updating your operating system. 

If you've got an old PC that could use an upgrade, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is now just £11.63 (reg. £154.58).

Check out what Windows 11 Pro has to offer

Curious what Windows 11 Pro brings to the table? This operating system really focuses on user convenience, so first up is a seamless interface that helps boost your productivity. 

If you primarily use your PC for work, you'll enjoy helpful features like improved voice typing, a more powerful search experience, and tools like snap layouts and seamless redocking that allow you to work faster and more efficiently. 

Virtual desktops let you easily toggle between desktop setups for different functions — so you can swap from your 9-to-5 setup to your gaming or personal desktop and switch gears easily. 

If you plan on using your PC for gaming, you'll appreciate DirectX 12 Ultimate. It provides phenomenal graphics, while Auto HDR enhances the game's color and contrast. And you can enjoy all this while experiencing faster load times and smoother gameplay. 

Windows 11 Pro also includes Copilot, an AI assistant powered by OpenAI. It's essentially like having ChatGPT on your desktop, minus the annoying subscription fees. 

Everyone will appreciate the improved security features, like biometrics login capabilities, smart app control, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses. 

Give your PC all these perks with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just £11.63 (reg. £154.58).

Note: System requirements include 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, an operating system of Windows 10 or higher, and a processor of 1GHz or faster. 

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Between a last-minute crash out in the NCAA Final Four and Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) trying to kill his entire family, this has not been a good weekend for The White Lotus's Duke.

SEE ALSO: Duke crashing out of March Madness inspired inevitable 'White Lotus' memes

Surprisingly, though, none of the Ratliff family ended up in a body bag in the Season 3 finale of The White Lotus. Nor did Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), who appeared to be next on Greg's (Jon Gries) nefarious chopping block going into the episode.

So who did die, and how did things fare for the rest of our White Lotus staff and guests? Let's break it down.

Warning: There will be spoilers ahead. But you already knew that.

Rick, Chelsea, and Jim Hollinger all die in The White Lotus Season 3 Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins in "The White Lotus." Credit: Fabio Lovino / HBO

In the last episode, Rick (Walton Goggins) visited his father's murderer Jim Hollinger (Scott Glenn), intimidating him but refusing to kill him outright. The visit seems to have appeased him, because when he returns to the resort, he's lighter, more peaceful.

At dinner, Chelsea tells Rick that they're meant to be, bringing up the Latin phrase "amor fait," which is also the title of the finale.

"It means embrace your fate, good or bad," Chelsea tells Rick. "Whatever will be, will be. And at this point we're linked, so if a bad thing happens to you, it happens to me. I think we're gonna be together forever, don't you?"

"That's the plan," Rick replies.

In a devastatingly ironic twist, they're both right. Jim's arrival at the hotel the next morning reawakens Rick's anger, especially when Jim says, "I knew [your mother] was a drunk and a slut. Didn't know she was a liar too. Wanted you to think your father was some kind of great man. She told you a fairy tale, kid. Your father was no saint."

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' star Michelle Monaghan debunks the wildest Season 3 theory

Nor is Rick's father dead! Turns out, Jim's been his father all along. If only he had communicated that clearly to his vengeful son instead of speaking in cryptic sayings, maybe he could have avoided what came next. Rick steals Jim's gun from his holster and kills him, meaning the first gunshots from the shootout that opened the season didn't come from the gun that kept changing hands from Timothy to Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong). Instead, they came from Jim's gun.

In the ensuing shootout, Rick learns from Sritala (Lek Patravadi) that Jim was his father, takes out Jim's bodyguards, and then realizes that Chelsea has been caught in the crossfire. Chelsea's already had two brushes with death this season, namely the armed hotel robbery and the snake bite. With this final death blow, her prediction that all bad things come in threes comes true.

Rick isn't far behind, as Gaitok finds his killer instinct and shoots him with the hotel's gun. Chelsea and Rick float together in the river, their fates intertwined exactly the way Chelsea said they were at their last dinner together. Amor fati indeed.

Timothy cooks up a killer smoothie for the Ratliffs Sam Nivola and Jason Isaacs in "The White Lotus." Credit: Stefano Delia / HBO

Over on the Ratliff side of The White Lotus Season 3, Timothy is still reckoning with the fact that as soon as his family leaves the resort, they'll realize that they're losing everything. So what does he do? Tries to kill them, and himself.

He takes the fruit of the pong pong tree — known by locals as the "suicide tree" due to its poisonous seeds — and concocts cursed piña coladas for Victoria (Parker Posey), Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), and Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook). He tells Lochlan (Sam Nivola) that he can't partake because he isn't 21 yet, but the real reason comes down to a conversation they had earlier, when Lochlan said he thinks he could live and be happy without the family's money.

It's a stark contrast to the rest of the Ratliffs' relationship to wealth: Victoria has straight-up said she'd rather die than not be rich, Saxon put all his metaphorical eggs in Timothy's basket, and Piper returns from one night at the Buddhist center knowing she can't spend a year there as she won't be materially comfortable. Their misery terrifies Timothy to the point of attempted murder-suicide, but he changes his mind and saves his family from poisoning. (Between this and all the deadly dream sequences, it's a season of fake outs for the Ratliffs.)

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3 soundtrack is a treasure trove of Thai music

And The White Lotus Season 3 has one last Ratliff death fake out in store! Lochlan uses Chekhov's blender to make a smoothie, Saxon-style, with the dregs of the piña coladas and some protein powder. (At least rinse the blender, dude.) The combination almost kills him, and in his unconscious state, he imagines himself swimming towards the surface of a pool. Four figures gaze down at him, but they aren't his family. Instead, they look like monks.

"I think I just saw God," Lochlan tells a panicking Timothy upon waking up, suggesting that his spiritual journey is just beginning.

So are the Ratliffs' troubles, as they use their phones for the first time on the boat out of the resort. Timothy claims they'll all get through these changes as a family, but I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that attitude will dissipate by the time they make it back to North Carolina.

Belinda gets rich and takes a move from Tanya's playbook Natasha Rothwell in "The White Lotus." Credit: Fabio Lovino / HBO

By Season 3's end, Belinda is safe from Greg's clutches and $5 million richer. She and her business major son Zion (Nicholas Duvernay) negotiate the sum in order for her to start a spa of her own, just like the dearly departed Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) once promised. The only catch? Belinda has to agree to keep her mouth shut about Greg's wrongdoings. Once adamant about going to the police, Belinda is now all too willing to keep quiet. Her silence has a price, and it's a brand-new spa!

However, Belinda doesn't want to stay too close to Greg for fear of his retaliation. She and Zion head back to the US as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the departure means saying goodbye to Pornchai (Dom Hetrakul) and reneging on their dream to create a wellness center together. Sound familiar? Belinda is basically doing to Pornchai what Tanya did to her, promising a spa and then taking it away. Here's hoping Pornchai can return in a later season and live out his dreams, Belinda-style. Justice for Pornchai!

What else happened in The White Lotus Season 3 finale? Carrie Coon in "The White Lotus." Credit: Courtesy of HBO

The rest of the White Lotus guests and staff get their own happy endings as well. The trio of Laurie (Carrie Coon), Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan), and Kate (Leslie Bibb) reaffirm their friendship following a tearful dinner together — including a sweet monologue from Laurie about finding meaning and belief in their prolonged time together. Plus, the three have that extra trauma bond of Jim getting shot in front of them. After that, they are inseparable (although I'm sure they'll still gossip from time to time).

Now a killer, Gaitok gets promoted to being Sritala's bodyguard, an upward move that's sure to work wonders in his relationship with Mook (Lalisa Manobal). He also decides not to report Valentin (Arnas Fedaravicius) and his friends for robbery after Valentin's impassioned pleas that he stay silent. Valentin and his crew can live to party another day.

That does it for Season 3 of The White Lotus! Who's going to check in for Season 4? Who won't be checking out? And how are people still going to these notorious death trap hotels?

The White Lotus Season 3 is now streaming on Max.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

To recommend someone for a job.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

REFER

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To grieve a death.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 7, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

MOURN

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A crane.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 7 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 7, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

WINCH

Hurdle Word 4 hint

The bend of the arm.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for April 7 Hurdle Word 4 answer

ELBOW

Final Hurdle hint

A cool, refreshing flavor or scent.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

MINTY

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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 7 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Teen heart___

• Green: Terrains

• Blue: Used to put up wall art

• Purple: The first half of the word is the same

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

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

• Yellow: Throb

• Green: Landforms

• Blue: Picture hanging needs

• Purple: Foot__

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 #665 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Throb: BEAT, POUND, PULSE, THUMP

• Landforms: CAPE, CRATER, GORGE, RIDGE

• Picture hanging needs: HAMMER, HANGER, LEVEL, NAIL

• Foot__: BALL, HILLS, LOCKER, PRINT

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 7

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

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

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

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

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for April 7 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 7, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A green-brown eye color.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter H.

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

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

HAZEL.

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 7

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

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

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

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 7 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 7 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Half-and-half

The words are mythical beings.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are beings that are two things combined.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is HybridCreature.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for April 7

• Merman

• Satyr

• Centaur

• Griffin

• Jackalope

• HybridCreature

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

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

It seemed like Duke men's basketball was certain to advance to the championship game of this year's NCAA tournament after taking a commanding lead in its Final Four matchup against Houston. But, somehow, their 14-point lead disappeared, and the dream was over for the Blue Devils.

However, it was absolutely perfect for White Lotus memes. You see, in this season of The White Lotus, Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) is spiraling out of control in Thailand — even considering taking his own life — as his financial crimes are revealed back home in the States. And Ratliff, a Duke alum, is frequently spiraling in a Duke t-shirt.

So...obviously, the memes were more than ready. Pretty much everyone had White Lotus screenshots ready to go as Duke choked away the victory. In fact, the joke was so prevalent that jokes about it being everywhere kind of became the joke itself.

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For what it's worth, the actual Duke University isn't pleased with its depiction of The White Lotus either.

"Duke appreciates artistic expression and creative storytelling," Frank Tramble, Duke's VP for communications, marketing, and public affairs, told The New York Times. "But characters prominently wearing apparel bearing Duke’s federally registered trademarks creates confusion and mistakenly suggests an endorsement or affiliation where none exists."

The university might not be happy, but there's no stopping a meme.

TL;DR: Give your old PC a new lease on life with a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, now only A$24 through 27 April.

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Need a new laptop but don't have the budget to buy one? We've found the next best thing — updating your operating system. 

If you've got an old PC that could use an upgrade, Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is now just A$24, A$301 off the usual price. But you'll want to act fast because this deal ends 27 April.

Check out what Windows 11 Pro has to offer

Curious what Windows 11 Pro brings to the table? This operating system really focuses on user convenience, so first up is a seamless interface that helps boost your productivity. 

If you primarily use your PC for work, you'll enjoy helpful features like improved voice typing, a more powerful search experience, and tools like snap layouts and seamless redocking that allow you to work faster and more efficiently. 

Virtual desktops let you easily toggle between desktop setups for different functions — so you can swap from your 9-to-5 setup to your gaming or personal desktop and switch gears easily. 

If you plan on using your PC for gaming, you'll appreciate DirectX 12 Ultimate. It provides phenomenal graphics, while Auto HDR enhances the game's color and contrast. And you can enjoy all this while experiencing faster load times and smoother gameplay. 

Windows 11 Pro also includes Copilot, an AI assistant powered by OpenAI. It's essentially like having ChatGPT on your desktop, minus the annoying subscription fees. 

Everyone will appreciate the improved security features, like biometrics login capabilities, smart app control, encrypted authentication, and advanced antivirus defenses. 

Give your PC all these perks with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just A$24 (reg. A$325) if you purchase before 27 April.

Note: System requirements include 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, an operating system of Windows 10 or higher, and a processor of 1GHz or faster. 

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Fans of Apple TV+’s Severance got an unexpected dose of corporate surrealism this weekend, as the Bell Works building in Holmdel, New Jersey — the same location used for Lumon Industries in the series — was reactivated for a limited-time immersive event.

SEE ALSO: I went to the 'Severance' pop-up in Grand Central. It was wild.

On April 5, the architectural landmark morphed into an IRL Lumon experience, blurring the lines between fiction and fandom with a museum-style showcase. The event featured curated set recreations, Severance-inspired menus, exclusive branded merchandise, and the pièce de résistance: a waffle party.

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The one-weekend-only activation tapped into the show's meticulously crafted aesthetic, offering attendees a tangible slice of its unsettling officeverse.

The Bell Works building, once home to the legendary Bell Labs — a research and development hub now owned by Nokia — served as more than just a filming location for Severance. In an interview with CNBC Make It, production designer Jeremy Hindle said the space made "our heads explode," calling it a perfect fit for the show's unsettling tone. He noted that Bell Labs was originally designed to be a welcoming environment for the families of scientists and engineers — a concept eerily mirrored by Lumon Industries, though, as Hindle put it, they "went down the wrong path."

That Saturday night also featured a VIP event that included a cast Q&A session moderated by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert and attended by most of the show's stars.

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Indiana Jones has a particular look — one you rarely see on the street. That's pretty much the premise of this Saturday Night Live sketch starring this week's host, Jack Black.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL' cold open addresses Donald Trump's tariffs tanking the stock market

The sketch starts in familiar territory: a dating show where the male contestants are hidden from the single woman. Black is clearly the most personable of the options, but only the dating show host knows he's donning full Indiana Jones gear. When confronted with that fact — breaking the rules of the game — Black's character Gene denies even knowing about the character.

It grows sillier from there, and Black gets the chance to really ham it up. We won't spoil the fun, but get ready for Black to scream, "TELL THAT TO MY WHIP!"

Saturday Night Live opened this week with — what else, really — President Donald Trump's tariffs that have tanked the stock market.

SNL had cast member James Austin Johnson do his spot-on Trump impression and deliver the news about the tariffs.

"It's actually even better than a plan because it's a series of random numbers," Johnson says as Trump. "Like the numbers on the computer screen in Severance. You have no idea what the hell they mean."

Not to give too much away but Mike Myers shows up as Elon Musk again and, yes, they do address the IRL reports of a fracture between the president and his right-hand man.

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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, April 6, 2025:

AcrossNibble : food :: ___ : drink

• The answer is Sip.

Like a kid doodling in class, maybe

• The answer is Bored.

Popular Disney+ show about a family of Australian cattle dogs

• The answer is Bluey.

Fill in, as a puzzle

• The answer is Solve.

Perceive

• The answer is See.

DownSome first-chair performances in an orchestra

• The answer is Solos.

"Go me!"

• The answer is I Rule.

Loud chewing or talking during a movie, e.g.

• The answer is Peeve.

Ammo for a Red Ryder rifle

• The answer is BBs.

Part of an Easter egg kit

• The answer is Dye.

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How to watch the 2025 MLB season at a glance: BEST FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK GAMES MLB.TV 7-day free trial, then $149.99 per year (save $29.95) Learn More MOST RSNS AND NATIONAL BROADCASTS Fubo TV 5-day free trial, then $64.99 for your first month ($84.99/month thereafter) (save $20) Learn More BEST FOR FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES Apple TV+ 7-day free trial, then $9.99 per month Learn More BEST FOR SUNDAY MORNING GAMES The Roku Channel Free Learn More BEST FOR TBS BROADCASTS Max Ad-Free $169.99 per year (save $33) Learn More BEST FOR EXCLUSIVE YANKEES FANS Prime Video $8.99 per month Learn More

America's favorite pastime has returned for the 2025 MLB season, and with it returns the endless kerfuffle of figuring out which streaming services you need to keep up with your team. Watching sports has become particularly frustrating in recent years — particularly for cord-cutters just wanting to kick back and enjoy some baseball. If you can't fathom missing a single inning, we've got your guide to watching the 2025 MLB season, including all of the best streaming deals.

Read on for our top picks and everything else you need to know to tune in.

When is the MLB season?

The 2025 Major League Baseball season officially kicked off on March 18, with the traditional Opening Day falling on March 27. Now in full swing, the regular season runs through late September, with each team playing 162 games.

What channels do I need to watch baseball?

MLB games in 2025 will air across ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, TBS, NBC, Apple TV+ (exclusive streaming games), Roku Channel, plus a variety of RSNs (regional sports networks). In other words, you'll need a variety of channels if you want to catch every game. It's not as straightforward as simply subscribing to a single streaming service or having cable. Let's get into it.

What is an RSN?

While the NFL offers national broadcasts of most games with specific in-market choice games, the MLB, NBA, and NHL complicate things exponentially with regional sports networks (RSNs). These are basically sports-specific TV networks dedicated to a specific local market or geographic area. If you live in the same region as your favorite team, you'll need to know which RSN broadcasts your team's games. Examples include FanDuel Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network, Victory Plus, and MASN. Take a peak at the MLB schedule if you aren't sure which RSN your team plays on. For a complete list of each team's RSN, see the FAQs below.

In-market versus out-of-market games

If you really only care about your local team, you'll be able to tune into most games through your team's RSN since you're considered in-market. Most RSNs offer direct subscriptions for you to watch online (with the exception of the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners) or subscriptions through MLB.TV. These vary in price from about $18 to $30 per month, or some offer annual or seasonal subscriptions as well. Of course, these subscriptions won't include nationally broadcast games on ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, and TBS but will include the majority of the season. For the four teams that don't offer direct subscriptions, you'll need a pay-TV subscription (like Fubo or DirecTV Stream) that includes your team's RSN (more on that below).

If you want to watch a team that's out-of-market for your region (say you're an Orioles fan living on the West Coast), you don't necessarily need to know which RSN your team plays on. Instead, you'll want to opt for MLB.TV instead. MLB.TV is Major League Baseball's official streaming service. It shows almost every game of every team for the entire regular season, with the exception of your local in-market games. In other words, Orioles fans living in Baltimore won't be able to watch Orioles games on MLB.TV. Orioles fans living outside the Baltimore region will. MLB.TV costs $29.99 per month — learn more below.

In short, for in-market games, you'll need an RSN subscription or a pay-TV subscription that offers your RSN. For out-of-market games, you'll need MLB.TV.

Which streaming service has the most MLB games?

As stated before, subscribing to your team's RSN is the best way to catch the most games throughout the regular season. However, there are also nationally broadcast games that your RSN won't broadcast, plus a few games on Apple TV+, Roku Channel, and Prime Video. Watching sports in 2025 is so complicated, y'all.

Here's a breakdown of which streaming service has what games, how much they cost, and the best deals available to save a few bucks.

Most out-of-market games: MLB.TV Opens in a new window Credit: MLB.TV MLB.TV free 7-day trial, then $149.99 per year (save $29.95) Learn More Why we like it

MLB.TV All Teams package gives you access to every out-of-market game. If you live in a different region than your favorite team, this is your best bet to getting the most bang for your buck. It'll run you either $29.99 per month or $149.99 for the entire season, which will save you about $29.95 or 17%. If you want to save a little more, you can opt for a single-team package for $129.99. Just scroll down to where it says "additional packages" to select your team. With any package you choose, you'll also get a seven-day free trial to kick things off.

Most RSNs and national broadcasts: Fubo TV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV Fubo TV 5-day free trial, then $64.99 for your first month ($84.99/month thereafter) Learn More Why we like it

If you're looking to stream your home team's games on not only their RSN but also national broadcasts, Fubo TV gives you the most comprehensive coverage. Be sure to double-check that your team's RSN is listed in the Fubo channel list before committing (just search on the main page). Beyond the widest RSN coverage, it also gives you access to most of the main networks for national broadcasts — ESPN, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, NBC — with the exception of TBS. The Pro plan usually costs $84.99 per month, but you can get your first month for only $64.99 after a five-day trial.

Other live TV streaming options

While Fubo TV is the most comprehensive option for MLB coverage, there are also some honorable mentions worth noting:

• DirecTV Stream — Choice package includes RSNs and major broadcast channels for $109/month

• Sling TV — A la carte channel selection, starting at $26/month for your first month (no RSNs)

• YouTube TV — Base package includes major broadcast channels, free 21-day trial, then $59.99/month for two months (no RSNs)

• Hulu + Live TV — Base package includes major broadcast channels, 3-day free trial, then $82.99/month (no RSNs)

Best for Friday night games: Apple TV+ Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV+ Apple TV+ 7-day free trial, then $9.99 per month Learn More Why we like it

Once again, Apple has partnered up with the MLB to offer an exclusive doubleheader every Friday for Apple TV+ subscribers. The best part is there are no local broadcast restrictions. Subscribers can enjoy two marquee matchups as their Friday night ritual. If you're new to Apple TV+, you'll get a free seven-day trial, then it'll cost you $9.99 per month. As a bonus, you'll unlock the entire Apple TV+ catalog along with MLB games.

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For the second year in a row, the Roku Channel will stream 18 games on Sundays starting in mid-May. Called the MLB Sunday Leadoff, the free channel will stream one of the first games of the day on Sunday mornings. You can access the Roku Channel via Roku devices and TVs, the mobile app, streaming devices, and smart TVs for no cost.

Other streaming services you may need

While our picks above cover a good chunk of the MLB 2025 season, there are a few other things to note. Since Fubo TV, our top pick for a live TV streaming service, doesn't give you access to TBS, you may also want to sign up for a Max subscription. Max shows TBS and TruTV broadcasts on Tuesday nights this season. You'll need the ad-free standard plan to watch, which costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year.

Yankees fans, in particular, will also need Prime Video to stream 21 exclusive games this season (the first falling on April 2). Yes, that means even though you have the YES app or pay for a live TV streaming service with the YES network, these games won't be viewable. Prime Video on its own costs $8.99 per month.

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On Jan. 20, wasting little time during his first 24 hours in office, president Donald Trump issued a memorandum terminating federal remote work arrangements for millions of government employees. It was a pleasing move to many Republican lawmakers, the authors of a fistful of bills seeking to monitor or cull remote workforces, and to Trump's corporate supporters, many of whom have rolled out their own in-person work requirements over the last year. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates — eschewing the opinions of experts who have found numerous positive benefits to telework — followed, as the new leader established a hardline on telework. 

Such moves, paired with slashes to the federal workforce, have been praised by RTO's proponents as wins for productivity and reduced spending, with portions of the employees forced to choose between in-person work or leaving their position. But few have acknowledged that the brunt of these decisions will be shouldered by already at-risk workers. 

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"Really good people — who are federal employees who have disabilities — are losing their job, not because of their performance, but because of something else," explained Katy Neas. Neas is the president and CEO of disability rights organization The Arc and a former legislative assistant within the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy, a federal body that oversaw historic legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). "The federal government has always been a place where people with disabilities have thrived, because it's big enough that they could get health insurance, and they could get the accommodations that they need in order to be successful in the world of work."

And that's underselling it. The federal government boasts the highest percentage of people with disabilities in its workforce, with state governments following closely behind. Neas explains that before the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits health insurance discrimination and opens up Medicaid access for people with disabilities, many flocked to the federal government because of its stable health coverage.

"For as long as the record has been kept, people with disabilities are in the workforce at a significantly lower rate than people without disabilities," said Dan Stewart, managing attorney for education and employment for the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Across all demographics, people with disabilities have lower employment rates and are much more likely to be self-employed or take on part-time work — many more people with disabilities are employed without pay or at subminimum wages than with. 

But those numbers have finally shifted. In the five years since workforces moved en masse to work from home arrangements amid a global pandemic, remote work has, on the whole, increased productivity and led to higher wages across sectors, and it's also increased the number of people with disabilities in the workforce. Employment for people with disabilities was at 22.7 percent in 2024 — a historic high since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began compiling the numbers. 

"As technology has evolved, more people can demonstrate their abilities than ever before," said Neas. Greater shares of the disabled workforce are working remotely than those without disabilities, according to recent reports, and flexible work schedules were among the most granted accommodations for workers with disabilities.

If a societal goal is to have people working, [remote work] is a tool to do it — especially for people with disabilities, but not exclusively for people with disabilities. - Dan Stewart

A historically wrought battle, workplace accommodation processes were positively impacted by the pandemic's normalization of remote work — a necessary cultural shift in an increasingly unhealthy work-life relationship. The ADA, which requires employers provide reasonable accommodations for their workers, does not specifically necessitate the option of remote work. Workers, instead, argued for remote work options with their respective employers for decades. Five years ago, as the majority of workers moved online, those conversations became immeasurably easier. 

"What the pandemic did was broaden our horizons about what a reasonable accommodation is," Neas explained. "We also learned that one size has never fit all. [E]verybody's going to have unique needs during the work day that are necessary for them to get the work done. We've learned to be a little more accepting of that nuance within the work day, which I think is good for all of us."

Inadequate support for workers with disabilities has repercussions not just on individuals, but the economy as a whole, Stewart explained. "From one standpoint, more workers is just simply good business. We're tapping into the skills, the talents, the contributions of people with disabilities, and remote work does tend to facilitate that. If a societal goal is to have people working, this is a tool to do it — especially for people with disabilities, but not exclusively for people with disabilities."

Going further, nearly 45 million Americans live with a disability — about half of those people are between the ages of 60-64, which is still well within the age range for employed Americans. The older workforce, usually defined as workers 65 years and older, has doubled since the 1980s and is steadily growing, as well. And as the average ages for an American worker increases, a higher percentage of the labor force will need disability-related accommodations in their lifetimes. 

"It's critical to see people with disabilities as productive, contributing citizens of not only local communities, but also over the national economy — to see people with disabilities as having an immense untapped social and economic capital that is being imperiled by the different cuts that we're seeing," said Stewart.

Diverse workforces, made up of women, parents, caregivers, and workers with disabilities, are squaring up against a harsher workplace reality under the narrative of the "great return." And, even as the country celebrates the 35th anniversary of the ADA this year, people with disabilities may be entering a new stretch of accessibility barriers.

The impact of attacking workplace accommodations

While many workplaces have leaned into remote hybrid work, the longevity of telework has remained in question, and the recent push for federal RTO policies is not the first attack on remote work that's raised alarm bells among disability advocates. In 2023, as corporations like Amazon and Google shifted back to in-person work, disability rights groups argued the shift would disproportionately affect workers with disabilities, many of whom required greater transportation and workplace accommodations. Many argue that forced in-person work could lead to a rise in workplace discrimination or ableist micro-aggressions, as well. 

The removal of universalized remote work policies may also dangerously single out employees in need of accommodations — a kind of surveillance that will make it easier to pinpoint and potentially target workers with disabilities.

More recently, Amazon revised its disability policies, making it more difficult for employees to receive remote work exemptions as part of disability accommodations.

A broad reversal of such protections, coupled with the anti-DEI narrative pushed by the Trump administration, may lead to a revitalization of discriminatory, or even segregationist, policies that silo workers with disabilities into specific, unskilled jobs, negating years of effort to enter the "real" workforce. The removal of universalized remote work policies may also dangerously single out employees in need of accommodations — a kind of surveillance, Stewart explained, that will make it easier to pinpoint and potentially target workers with disabilities. The same behavior has the potential to negatively impact students with disabilities, as well, as the Department of Education comes under fire.

The Trump administration has done little to reinforce the country's current commitments to its disabled citizens, instead introducing a sweeping anti Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) agenda, part of a wave of executive orders directing severe cuts to federal agencies. The president has refashioned the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), led by Trump appointee Andrea R. Lucas, into a vessel for reinforcing the anti-DEIA policies of his administration.

Legal and civil rights advocates have been outspoken against such moves, including the American Federation of Government Employees and American Civil Liberties Union, which has specifically outlined the rights of federal employees with disabilities under the administration's new directives. 

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In this case, and somewhat ironically, bureaucracy may work in the workforce's favor. "You still have the law," said Neas. "With some of these big tech companies asking people to come in five days a week — the ADA still applies to them. My fear is that we set these arbitrary standards that somehow have to be applied uniformly, when we have laws that say that is, in fact, the absolute wrong way to go."

It's ultimatums like these, however, that Trump (and federal allies like Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk) hope will thin out the federal workforce And who among employees will be impacted first? Those with little choice. 

"There's more to come," said Stewart. "What I worry about is the lack of funding or lack of staffing for civil rights enforcement at the Office for Civil Rights or at the EEOC. So while the laws themselves, like the ADA, the IDEA, and Section 504 are still on the books, there needs to be an effective way for people to avail themselves of their rights. If the administrative options are being lost or are not effective due to reductions in force… Justice delayed is justice denied."

There's still work to be done for those who are choosing to go back to work, too. Federal workers relocating to central offices have been confronted by the impact of years of telework, including certain infrastructure expenditures that had since been rendered moot, like basic physical accommodations such as parking spots, desks, and even toilet paper. Workers with disabilities, now even more reliant on federal protections through laws like the ADA, may face additional hurdles.

"We are going to lose their expertise and their confidence," Neas said of disabled workers who choose or are forced to leave the workforce due to new policy decisions such as these. "That brain drain is a really bad thing for us all." 

Both Neas and Stewart reiterated that the goal of strengthening a workplace accommodation like remote work isn't to force everyone to follow suit. It's to offer choice. Couched in productivity-first language, "the great return" brews greater distrust about employer flexibility and care, threatening to exacerbate misconceptions about disabled workers and reinforce the social stigma around workplace accommodations and "laziness." 

"Why do people need accommodations? They need accommodations so they can do the job," reiterated Neas. "There are tangible, pragmatic, job-related reasons people need these accommodations, and we need to not lose sight of that."

TL;DR: Is your PC in need of a good reboot? Give it a whole new set of tools with a license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows, now $29.97 (reg. $229) through April 27.

We all need a makeover every now and then. If your trusty PC could use a revamp, a license for Microsoft Office is an affordable way to make it feel new again. 

Rediscover Microsoft Office classics and get acquainted with new favorites thanks to this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 license for Windows. It's now just $29.97, $200 off the usual price, now through April 27. 

Revamp your PC with these Microsoft staples

Give your old PC a new lease on life with this fleet of Microsoft Office apps. They're great for work, play, and everything in between, and you're probably already familiar with half of them.

This Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 license gives you lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.

Don't let the older edition give you pause — it's a cost-effective way to outfit your computer with a whole new set of tools. You only pay once, unlike the monthly subscription fees that Office365 requires. It also allows you to work offline if needed since you don't have to rely on the cloud like more modern versions. 

After purchase, you'll receive an instant delivery of the software license keys and download links to get everything up and running immediately. It's compatible with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, which makes it an awesome option if you're not running Windows 11 yet. 

Enjoy the Microsoft Office apps for life with this Windows license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, now just $29.97 (reg. $229) through April 27. 

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