Streaming Platform Hacks & Guides

How to Block Ads on YouTube: 4 Methods Tested

YouTube ads can be annoying and distracting if they pop up too often. Thankfully, there are many ways to get rid of the ads on YouTube videos. In this article, we’ll teach you how to block YouTube ads in four different ways, including our favorite method — using a virtual private network (VPN). By using...

By Wisdom Sablah — 22 May'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Watch Showtime Outside U.S. With a VPN in 2025

Showtime is an incredibly popular streaming service in the U.S. with plenty of big names in its content library. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions and geoblocks, Showtime is only available for viewers in the U.S. If you’re abroad, knowing how to watch Showtime can help you enjoy shows such as ‘Dexter,’ ‘Penny Dreadful’ and ‘Fellow...

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 10 Apr'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Netflix Proxy Detected: How to Fix It With a VPN in 2025

Few things are more frustrating than being hit with the “Netflix proxy detected” error when you want to stream. This happens when Netflix flags a proxy service or low-quality VPN provider that can’t avoid detection. Rather than giving up on VPNs altogether, the key to fixing this issue is upgrading to one of the best...

By Kate Hawkins — 26 Feb'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Hulu-Disney Plus Bundle With ESPN+: Save Big on Streaming in 2025

If your tastes are varied when it comes to the entertainment world and you can’t say no to a good deal, have a gander at this guide on what exactly the Hulu-Disney Plus bundle is and how you can get it.

By Kit Copson & Sandra Pattison — 13 Feb'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25
Facts checked by Alison Spedale

Easy Steps: Hulu Zip Code Change in 2025 (How to Change Hulu Home Location)

Hulu will make you jump through hoops to watch live TV from outside your home network. Fortunately, you can do so using a VPN. We’ll show you how to do a Hulu zip code change with a VPN.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 25 Jan'24 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
Facts checked by Vildana Bratic

How to Get a YouTube Premium Discount in 2025: Codes, Deals, Offers & Hacks

YouTube Premium lets you stream YouTube ad-free. Premium subscribers can play videos in the background while using other apps and even download them to watch offline. However, the pricing is steep, especially in the U.S., the U.K. and Nordic countries. This article will show you how to get a YouTube Premium discount using one of...

By Wisdom Sablah — 25 Jan'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Unblock Someone on Instagram in 2025: Restore Lost Connections

Once you've blocked someone on Instagram, it can be hard to get them back onto your feed. Follow this guide on how to unblock someone on Instagram to get them back.

By Sapphire Fox — 25 Jan'24 Last Updated: 16 May'25

How to Get an Acorn TV Free Trial in 2025: Acorn TV Roku Free Trial

If you’re looking for lesser-known U.K. TV shows, streaming services like Acorn TV should be on your shortlist. The service offers a solid variety of content and a free trial so you can try it out.  Launched in 2011, Acorn TV is a relatively small player in the streaming scene compared to household names in...

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 23 Jan'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Alison Spedale

How & Where to Watch Anime for Free in 2025: the 12 Best Free Anime Sites

Anime is a genre with legions of devoted fans. If you’re among them and are curious about how and where to watch anime for free, take a seat. This guide covers the best free anime sites and how to watch them if they’re geoblocked where you are.

By Kit Copson — 25 Oct'23 Last Updated: 18 May'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Block Ads on Spotify in 2025: Enjoy Ad-Free Music

Key Takeaways: Block Ads on Spotify Spotify lets users listen to music from every genre imaginable, but forces people using a free account to hear annoying ads as well. These aggravating audio ads are unskippable, and there’s no option to mute Spotify ads or remove them manually. While a Premium subscription can ensure an ad-free...

By Jeremy Gan — 11 Oct'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Alison Spedale