Working abroad might be just what your careerand personal lifeneeds. It exposes you (and loved ones) to new, different, and potentially more fulfilling ways of living. It expands your worldview. And it builds skills and a reputation that can serve you well in your field down the road.Marissa Andrada, whos managed people operations for dispersed teams at major organizations including Kate Spade, Starbucks, Red Bull, and Universal Studios, recalls one American employee she convinced to take on a role in Hong Kong running human resources for the Asia-Pacific region. When the woman returned to the states after her assignment was over, she quickly moved up to manage global HR operations. Those are career makers for people, defining moments, where youre able to demonstrate that ability to not only take this knowledge but create something in the footprint of that local culture. You mature so much as a human being and as a leader, she says.Companies, too, benefit from hiring, developing, and supporting expats, as it enables them to appeal to a broader customer base, retain top talent, and generate a more diverse and skilled workforce.Organizations should actually encourage more of it, says Anita Woolley, a professor of organizational behavior at Carnegie Mellon Universitys Tepper School of Business who focuses on productivity and collaboration among distributed teams. When you have individuals who have experience in multiple cultures, they contribute a tremendous amount to facilitating the work of any team that theyre on, whether those teams all share that same cultural experience or not, she adds.Of course, setting up shop in another country cant, and shouldnt, be a snap decision. While this could be a fun adventure immersing in a culture, there are also things you need to considerand it depends on where you are in your life stage, too. Does it work for your family? Does it work for you? Andrada says.But if the answer is a resounding yes, here are three options for maintaining a job with a U.S.-based company while living overseas:1. TRANSFER TO ANOTHER OFFICELets say your company has headquarters or a presence in other countries and you want to snag a spot. The first thing to do is start those conversations as soon as possible.Have that conversation with your manager about, Hey, Im really curious about what happens on this side of the world, and what is the process to get there? Andrada says. If approaching your boss is intimidating or youre worried how they might react, consider with whom else you feel comfortable confiding this goal. Go to anyone in HRit could be someone in recruiting, it could be your employee relations generalistand just talk to them, she says, adding, Theres no shame in asking.Once youre clear on the details and have some internal buy-in, youll need to craft a strong pitch for why you, of all people, should be transferred. Outline your current performance and any major wins you spearheaded, then focus on what you can offer a new team or office, or how your move will positively impact your U.S.-based team. If its an organization that is trying to foster better coordination across different locations, having somebody who is familiar with one location go to another location is incredibly beneficial, Woolley says.Also, cover where and how youll add value in terms of relationship building and morale. Its an advantage when you say, Heres my experience with that culture. Heres the language that I can speak, Andrada says. She adds that this doesnt mean you have to be fluent in the local tonguerather, you should be open to learning and assimilating, and show the steps youre taking now to excel in this area, such as signing up for a language or etiquette course.The most successful people that Ive seen have really just embraced it, she says.2. NEGOTIATE A REMOTE ROLEHow about the case where you cant relocate to another office, but there might be room to transition to full-time remote work? The above tips apply here as well, but youll also want to address how youll project and time manage without direct oversight. If youre not being managed by someone therehow are you going to self-manage, how are you going to make sure that you stay connected, communicating with your key partners back in the U.S.? Andrada says.Once youve been approved to work remotely and gotten settled in your new location, carry this advice over to how you work on a regular basis. Meet people where theyre at, Andrada adds, by being a consistent and transparent communicator, and by getting clear on your deliverables, deadlines, and other requests from your manager and team.In the negotiation process, you can mention other upsides to having a presence in another time zone. Logging on at different hours, for example, can help with meeting tight deadlines, expanding clientele, or providing more comprehensive customer service.If your company lacks the proper hardware, software, and IT and HR staff to support remote work, explain how investing in and building out this infrastructure could benefit everyoneand the bottom line.If theres a category of talent that the organization is currently struggling to recruit, often tying this pitch to that pain point can be helpful, Woolley says. If they are set up to enable people to work remotely, then they could hire more people from different locations. And you can just cite survey after survey about either current job seekers or people who are willing to relocate, and how the remote work option is hugely attractive and something that they value much more than many other aspects of the job.3. JOB SEARCHMaybe your company doesnt allow for remote work or have systems in place for workers who live outside the U.S. If being abroad is truly your dream, you may have to job hunt for something thats more accommodating (or, alternatively, become your own boss).Before applying to a role, get clear on the eligibility requirements, such as what the visa or work permit process is like and whether the company sponsors it. The easiest path will be if you find an organization that already operates mostly remotely or primarily remotelytheyre already set up to deal with somebody like that, Woolley says, adding, If this is an organization that isnt even willing to discuss it when theyre in the mode of wanting to recruit you, thats a pretty strong signal.Talking to locals or expats can help with deciphering the logistics, finding open jobs, and vetting a place for quality of life. Start building out a network of people who are based in that area, Andrada says, by leveraging LinkedIn or other online communities.Next, tailor your application to the countrys standard. For example, a CV or bio might be more common and acceptable than a traditional rsum.In the offer stage, do your research around cost of living and market averages to accurately gauge how much income youll need to settle in comfortablyand, Andrada says, expect that that number might be lower than what you make in the U.S.THE QUALITIES EMPLOYEES NEED TO WORK ABROADNo matter your situation, whether you want to change home bases in your current job or find a new company with abroad access, Andrada says these two qualities make for prime global candidates: technical skills and what she calls tribal knowledge.The ideal technical skill set will vary depending on your industry, but generally, companies want to move (or hire) employees whose niche expertise cant easily be replicated or found elsewherefor example, generative AI or data analysis. If you have a skill set that is in short supply at the moment, those people are always able to make more demands, Woolley says.Tribal knowledge, as Andrada defines it, is rooted experience and know-how often only found in veteran staffers at a certain company. Having been a part of the growth and expansion of a company for some time, and fostered strong relationships and a reputation, and thenbring[ing] that to another part of the world, is really valuable for these globally based companies, she says. Organizations are more likely to sponsor your visa if your unique set of knowledge cant be found locally in that region, she adds.Beyond these two attributes, you must be a high performer. Its just easier when youre already producing, Andrada says. For job seekers, this means being able to clearly and confidently showcase your track record and how youve uniquely contributed to the success of past companies and teams, global or not.Ultimately, Woolley says, going abroad starts with being in the right working environment.Find the organization that will support you in doing this and ideally even recognize how its valuable to them, she says. Because then they will probably provide a bunch of [resources] that would be helpful in transitioning to this new location, maybe even helping you move, maybe even providing some local supports as you get set up in the new place.And when it finally happens, give yourself time and patience to fully adjust. You just set yourself up for frustration, she adds, if you expect settling in to take only a couple of days.

Adam Galinsky is a social psychologist and professor of leadership and tthics at Columbia Business School. He conducts behavioral science research, having published more than 200 scientific articles. He has been a damage expert in numerous defamation cases and is also a producer on two documentaries shortlisted for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.Whats the big idea?Every leader leaves their mark on the hearts and minds of a workforce. This can go one of two ways: Leaders can leave behind a legacy of inspiration, or infuriation. Based on thousands of perspectives collected from around the globe, Adam created a systemic formula for choosing and earning the lasting impact you want to have on others.Below, Adam shares five key insights from his new book,Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.1. Inspiring leadership is made up of three universal factorsInspiring and infuriating leaders exist on an enduring continuum that is made up of three universal factors. The exact same characteristics emerge in every culture and country across the globe. The three universal factors are:Being aVisionary, which represents how we see the world.Being anExemplarof desired behavior, which represents how we are in the world.Being aMentor, which represents how we interact with others in the world.We can inspire others through our words, actions, and interactions. There are three universal factors because each one fulfills a fundamental human need:BeingVisionaryfulfills the need for meaning and purpose.Being anExemplarfulfills the need for protection and passion.Being aMentorfulfills the need for belonging and status.These universal dimensions are demonstrated by a remarkable pilot, Tammie Jo Shults. She was the captain of Southwest Airlines 1380, traveling from New York to Dallas when an engine exploded and tore a hole in the side of her plane.During the crisis, Tammie Jo was visionary, helping her passengers understand what was happening. As the plane was descending, she gave her passengers a reassuring WHY: We are NOT going down, we are going to Philadelphia. Those simple words transformed the cabin from pure panic to possibility.After Tammie Jo amazingly landed her plane with no additional injuries, an EMT evaluated her, asking, How do you get through security? When Shults looked confused, he replied, How did your nerves of steel not set off the metal detector? Youre completely calm. Throughout the crisis, she was an exemplar, a calm and courageous protector.After the plane landed, Tammie Jo Shults went row by row, making sure her passengers were okay. She understood her role as mentor, to not only protect but also to comfort her passengers.2. Both inspiring and infuriating leaders are a big dealLeaders either inspire or infuriate because their behavior greatly impacts others. I call this theLeadership Amplification Effect. When we are in a position of leadership, all our words and expressionspositive and negativeget amplified. Constructive comments feel like humiliating criticism when they come from a leader. The phrase I need to talk to you sends shivers down our spine when it comes from our boss. And when leaders dont respond to our queries, their silence can feel deafening. But its not all bad news. When a leader compliments or shares credit with others, it becomes glorious praise.The Leader Amplification Effect occurs because when we are in a position of leadership, all eyes are on us. We are onstage. That means all our utterances, gestures, and interactions are intensely attended to and scrutinized. As my research shows, attention amplifies the impact of any stimulus and intensifies our reactions to it.We will have an impact, whether we like it or not.The Leader Amplification Effect tells us that leaders rarely produce neutral reactions. That means we will have an impact, whether we like it or not. However, we have control over thetypeof impact. We always have a choice of whether we inspire or infuriate. We have control over the words we use and the visions we set. We can be better exemplars by regulating our emotions and tapping into our passion. And we have the capacity to be a motivating mentor by empowering and elevating others.3. Inspiring leaders are made, not bornWe are not born as inspiring or infuriating individuals. Rather, our current behavior inspires or infuriates us. Because there is a universal and systematic set of inspiring attributes, those skills can be taught, nurtured, and developed.Lets consider how we can become more visionary. We must present the right message in the right way at the right time. Inspiring leaders offer a big-picture, optimistic vision of the future, while infuriating leaders are small-minded pessimists.Buthowyou present the vision matters, too. Inspiring leaders simplify their big ideas to their essence and then bring them to life with vivid language. For example, make our customerssatisfied is not as motivating as make our customerssmile because we can viscerally see and feel that smile. My research with Vita Akstinait shows that politicians who use more visual language in their nomination speeches are more likely to be elected.Equally important iswhenyou present your vision. You want to present it again and again and again because repetition increases clarity and understanding. When Blaine Horton and I analyzed TED Talk viewership and investments in entrepreneurial pitches, we found that repeating a core idea was the key to success.So, how can we become more visionary? We can do so by attending to our core values. In one of my recent studies, unemployed individuals who contemplated their values for 15 minutes were twice as likely to find a job over the next two months as those who didnt. Reflecting on our core values helps us see the big picture and be more hopeful.To be more visionary, we can also practice simplifying and visualizing our messages. Similarly, we can guide ourselves to be more calm and courageous protectors through daily practices like meditation and visualization. And we can be better mentors by training ourselves to let go of the reins and stop micromanaging others.4. Inspire people by thinking like an architectJust as an architect designs a building to produce specific reactions within people and facilitate certain interactions, we can design policies and protocols to encourage desirable responses and behaviors. As leaders, we are affecting people even when were not present. The policies and processes we set up influence people daily, encouraging some actions while discouraging others.Lets consider designing a weekly meeting. The goal of many meetings is to learn from each other so we can make wiser decisions and produce more innovative ideas. We could take a laissez-faire approach, believing that a lack of constraints will unleash creative insights. But that design choice often invites chaos, conflict, and inefficiencies, where the loudest people reign supreme. Making wise decisions requires staying on track and encouraging participation.Thinking like an architect helps us be more visionary by recognizing the need to craft a clear and well-thought-out agenda. It helps us solve an offshoot of the Leader Amplification Effect: theLeader Silencing Effect, where authority silences other voices. One design choice we can make is when to speak. When we speak first as a leader, it sets a powerful anchor that can weigh the whole discussion down and make it harder for people to share their perspectives, especially if it doesnt align with what we just said. In contrast, when a leader speaks last, others feel free to share their thoughts. Similarly, what we wear can reinforce or reduce the Leader Silencing Effect. During mission debriefs in the U.S. Army, one thing is left outside the room: uniforms. The military needs every perspective to ensure a full understanding of the completed mission, so they reduce rank differences by having these discussions in civilian clothing.When we speak first as a leader, it sets a powerful anchor that can weigh the whole discussion down.We can take the idea of empowerment one step further by designing a rotational system of responsibility for meetings. Sherry Wu of UCLA has found that letting workers run a 20-minute weekly meeting not only increases their satisfaction but also boosts their productivity. Thats how I run my doctoral seminars: Each week, a different student co-leads the class discussion with me.Thinking like an architect can also help us resolve conflict. By establishing voting rules in advance, my colleagues and I reduced the discord that had permeated our hiring meetings. Similarly, I turned my warring sons into more loving siblings simply by changing their drop-off order at schooldropping my more impatient son off first made all the difference.5. Reflecting makes you more inspiringReflecting on times when we felt powerful and in control turns us into inspiring exemplars: it makes us more authentically confident, calm, and courageous. And when we want to improve at elevating and empathizing with others, we can reflect on their perspectives.Two broad but powerful reflections can help us stay on the inspiring end of the continuum. Once a month, reflect on when you were inspiring and also when you may have been infuriating. When did you see, or fail to see, the big picture? When were you anxious and cowardly rather than calm and courageous? When did you empower, elevate, and empathize with othersor fail to do so?Second, engage in the same reflection Ive shared with thousands of people worldwide. Consider an inspiring leader from your own life and how you canemulatethat person to foster a similar sense of hope and possibility. Also, reflect on a frustrating leader and how to avoid making others blood boil.Finally, turn those reflections intopractice. Here is one daily practice guaranteed to inspire those around you: Every morning, reach out to at least one person and praise a task that person did well or thank them for making your life easier. A CEO told me it takes him only minutes over his daily coffee to brighten someones day. But heres the amazing partit brightens his day too. His morning missives receive effusive replies that put a spring in his step. His daily gestures have created a virtuous cycle of inspiration.Thisarticleoriginally appeared inNext Big Idea Clubmagazine and is reprinted with permission.

A "cathedral-like" timber ceiling shelters this pool house, which British studio Klas Hylln Architecture has added to an existing Arts and Crafts-style home in Warwickshire.Malvern Pool House comprises two volumes one containing a swimming pool and the other changing facilities, a meditation space and a wine cellar. They are connected to each other and to the existing 1980s home by glazed links.Klas Hylln Architecture has added a pool house to a 1980s home in WarwickshireThe volumes have curved edges and buff-brick exteriors, chosen to respect the original home and the surrounding landscape, while their interiors are pared-back and "almost monastic".Above the swimming pool, a diagrid ceiling of whitewashed timber described by the studio as "cathedral-like" is cut by a narrow skylight, intended for gazing at the sky and stars while laying in the water.Malvern Pool House has curved edges"We wanted it to feel almost monastic, and inspiration came from quite austere spaces such as the Sankt Petri Church in Klippan, Sweden by Lewerentz or the Bishop Edward King Chapel by Niall McLaughlin," studio founder Klas Hylln told Dezeen."It's about all the senses, acoustics, temperature, tactility and the smell of water on brick, which gives off this very pleasant mineral scent," he added."The most significant moment is probably floating on your back while taking in the exquisite timber. It's backstroke only here as you stargaze into the cosmos for a spot of night swimming."Read: Osso Architecture models timber pool house in New Jersey on horse arenaBy casting Malvern Pool House's services directly into the structural walls themselves, the water can extend to the very edges of the interior, where a large panoramic window provides views over the landscape.The roof structure integrates an air handling system that maintains a temperature of around 29 degrees centigrade, while thick insulation in the roof and walls helps to mitigate heat loss.Its pool is crowned with a "cathedral-like" timber ceiling and skylight"We met with six specialist pool contractors who all said we couldn't use the main structure as the pool walls they all wanted us to build the pool 'within' the pool and have a void below the floor for services," Hyttn explained."It's thanks to the collaboration between the design team, the site manager and the no-compromise attitude of the client that we managed to achieve a pool which is entirely contained within the outer walls of the building itself," he added.A glazed bridge connects the pool to the ancillary facilities, which are partially lined in black timber, while a glazed corridor connects to the home itself.A large window provides views of the landscapeOriginally from Sweden, Klas Hylln founded his eponymous studio in the UK in 2013.Elsewhere in the UK, Knox Bhavan recently completed a pool house for a home in Kent that is concealed beneath a grassy mound and Surman Weston created a pool house in the gardens of a home in Surrey.The photography is by Hyde Films.The post Klas Hylln Architecture tops Malvern Pool House with skylight for stargazing appeared first on Dezeen.

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New RTX 50-series GPU configs are available at iBuyPower, Origin PC, Maingear, Starforge Systems, NZXT, and Digital Storm. Although RTX 50-series systems are readily available this way, keep in mind that build-to-order systems can be very expensive and are usually the least cost effective route.Dell (Alienware), HP, and Lenovo Prebuilt PCs Coming LaterThe big three OEM computer retailers will not equip their prebuilt gaming desktop PCs with the new RTX 50-series GPUs until later in the year. At CES 2025, Dell showcased its Alienware Area 51 gaming PC, which we presume will be equipped with Nvidia's new GPUs. We expect it to launch sometime later in Q1. HP will eventually offer the option to equip the flagship Omen 45L with the RTX 5090 and 5080, hopefully in mid or late February. Lenovo has yet to mention when it'll start adding the new GPUs to its Legion Tower gaming desktops, so there's currently no expected launch date.Our RTX 5090 FE and 5080 FE Reviews Are LiveThe Nvidia 50-series GPUs were officially announced at CES 2025. The emphasis for this round of cards has been on the new and improved AI features over hardware based raster performance. DLSS 4 technology supposedly quadruples the number of frames with minimal visual compromise. These new GPUs do offer a modest performance boost, but opinions are mixed regarding their value for PC gamers relative to the previous generation RTX 40-series cards.In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE review, Jackie Thomas wrote that "the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, but with less force than previous generations. When it comes to traditional non-AI gaming performance, the RTX 5090 provides one of the smallest generational uplifts in recent memory. However, in games that support it, DLSS 4 really does deliver huge performance gains you just have to make your peace with the fact that 75% of the frames are generated with AI."PlayIn our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie offers a similar sentiment. "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 doesnt make a lot of sense it just doesnt have much of a performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do make things look better in games that support it. However, for gamers with an older graphics card who want a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 absolutely provides doubly so if youre comfortable with Nvidias AI goodies."Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?IGN's deals team has a combined 30+ years of experience finding the best discounts in gaming, tech, and just about every other category. 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See at Peacock Watch the EPL in the US from $8 a month Peacock See at Peacock See more details See at ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming ExpressVPN See at ExpressVPN See more details See at Fubo Watch the Premier League in Canada from CA$30 per month Fubo Canada See at Fubo See more details See at Optus Watch the Premier League in Australia from AU$7 a month Optus Sport See at Optus See more details Table of Contents Manchester United will look to build on its winning streak as it hosts a Crystal Palace side working its way up to mid-table.After a shaky start to his tenure, Ruben Amorim's team has had just one loss in seven matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, 13th place Palace saw its recent run of good results end last weekend as the team slipped to a 2-1 London derby defeat to Brentford at Selhurst Park.Man United takes on Crystal Palace on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Old Trafford, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. GMTlocal time. That makes it a 9 a.m. ET or 6 a.m. PTstart in the US and Canada, and an1 a.m. AEDTkickoff in Australia in the early hours of Monday morning.Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. Ruben Amorim saw his team claim a place in the Europa League last Wednesday after Man United beat FCSB 2-0 in Bucharest. Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty ImagesHow to watch Man United vs. Crystal Palace in the US without cableSunday's Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace match can be streamed in the USA onPeacock. You'll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account to catch the game live. CNET Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month. See at Peacock How to watch the Premier League 2024-25 season from anywhere with a VPNIf you find yourself unable to view EPL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. James Martin/CNET 2024 Latest Tests DNS leaks detected, 25% speed loss in 2024 testsNetwork 3,000 plus servers in 105 countriesJurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN isour current best VPN pickfor people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month.Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Can I livestream Man United vs. Crystal Palace in the UK?This Sunday afternoon fixture has not been selected to be shown live by any UK broadcaster.That also means that if you're in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you're unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking.There's one option to get around this, however. By using a VPN, as explained above, you can set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and go from there..Livestream Man United vs. Crystal Palace in CanadaIf you want to stream this EPL game live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to Fubo Canada. The service has exclusive rights to every Premier League fixture once again this season. Fubo Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL this season, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It costs CA$30 a month, though you can save some cash by paying quarterly or annually. See at Fubo Livestream Man United vs. Crystal Palace in AustraliaFootball fans down under can watch EPL matches live on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League fixture of the 2024-25 season live in Australia. Optus With exclusive rights to stream all EPL matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.If you're already an Optus network customer, you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. See at Optus Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPNWith four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommendBrave.

See at Sling TV Watch the Premier League on USA Network from $40 a month Sling TV See at Sling TV See more details See at ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming ExpressVPN See at ExpressVPN See more details See at Now Watch the Premier League in the UK from 15 with Now Now See at Now See more details See at Fubo Watch the Premier League in Canada from CA$30 per month Fubo Canada See at Fubo See more details See at Optus Watch the Premier League in Australia from AU$7 a month Optus Sport See at Optus See more details Table of Contents Tottenham will be hoping to avoid a fifth straight defeat in the Premier League on Sunday as they travel across London to face Brentford.Hovering uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, the pressure on under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou was eased somewhat by a 3-0 win in the Europa League over Swedish team Elfsborg on Thursday.Meanwhile, Brentford will be looking to make it back-to back wins after narrowly beating Crystal Palace last weekend 2-1, a result that lifted Thomas Frank's side up to 11th place in the table. Brentford takes on Tottenham on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Community Stadium in West London, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. GMTlocal time. That makes it a 9 a.m. ET or 6 a.m. PTstart in the US and Canada, and an1 a.m. AEDTkickoff in Australia in the early hours of Monday morning.Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. Kevin Schade scored a second-half winner for Brentford in their 2-1 away win at Crystal Palace last weekend. Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty ImagesHow to watch Brentford vs. Tottenham in the US without cableSunday's Brentford vs. Tottenham match will be broadcast on the USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at theNBC Sports websitewith a valid login. It can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services. Sling TV/CNET Sling TV's Blue plan includes USA Network, making it a great option for fans wanting to watch Premier League action. It's $40 a month and features over 40 channels, including other sports channels like ESPN and FS1.Read our Sling TV review. See at Sling TV How to watch the Premier League 2024-25 season from anywhere with a VPNIf you find yourself unable to view EPL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. James Martin/CNET 2024 Latest Tests DNS leaks detected, 25% speed loss in 2024 testsNetwork 3,000 plus servers in 105 countriesJurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN isour current best VPN pickfor people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month.Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Livestream Brentford vs. Tottenham in the UKThis Sunday afternoon match is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game. Now TV Sky subsidiary Now offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for 15, or sign up to a monthly plan from 35 per month right now. See at Now Livestream Brentford vs. Tottenham in CanadaIf you want to stream this EPL game live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to Fubo Canada. The service has exclusive rights to every Premier League fixture once again this season. Fubo Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL this season, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It costs CA$30 a month, though you can save some cash by paying quarterly or annually. See at Fubo Livestream Brentford vs. Tottenham in AustraliaFootball fans down under can watch EPL matches live on streaming service Optus Sport, which is showing every single Premier League fixture of the 2024-25 season live in Australia. Optus With exclusive rights to stream all EPL matches live this season, as well as German Bundesliga and Spanish La Liga games, streaming service Optus Sport is a particularly big draw for Aussie soccer fans.If you're already an Optus network customer, you can bag Optus Sport for a reduced price, with discounts bringing the price down to as low as AU$7 a month. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. See at Optus Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPNWith four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming EPL matches may vary.If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommendBrave.

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