Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard takes charge of Everton for the first time in today's Everton vs Brentford fixture. It will doubtless be a tricky match against Thomas Frank's Brentford in this FA Cup Fourth Round clash. The match is not televised in the UK but follow our guide for all the ways to watch an Everton vs Brentford live stream online, no matter where you are in the world, including watching for FREE in Australia on 10Play .
With the new signings largely cup-tied, it's a familiar looking team from Frank Lampard. Everton look to be lining up with a variation on wing-backs with Holgate, Godfrey and Keane in defence and Coleman and Mykolenko running the flanks.
The fixture brings together two out of four sides who'll be desperate to get a bounce from the magic of the cup.
Just two victories from their last 15 matches saw Rafa Benitez ushered out of the Goodison Park hot seat and Lampard swiftly installed as the new Blues gaffer, with a host of new signings including Donny Van de Beek and Dele Alli following in tow who could all Mae their debuts today.
The Bees currently sit a precarious four points above the Toffees in 14th and are in danger of being dragged into the relegation dog fight.
Sure to be an interesting match, here's how to get a Everton vs Brentford live stream and watch this FA Cup fixture online today .
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If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your local coverage of the game, you'll want a VPN . This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching an Everton vs Brentford live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
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How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN .
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location e.g. Australia
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's 10 Play .
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I won't buy a Steam Deck until Valve fixes these issues
After several months of delay, the Steam Deck is finally due to arrive on February 25 for those who were able to pre-order the console. Valve’s latest venture into gaming hardware is expected to toe the line between PC and handheld consoles, allowing gamers to enjoy their Steam library on the go.
But as tempting as a portable gaming PC may sound, in practical terms, the upcoming device has too many red flags for me to really consider buying one anytime soon.
Before I have the chance to antagonize any early adopters, let me preface this by saying that I truly believe that what Valve has been able to achieve with the Steam Deck is incredible. Less than a decade ago, having the opportunity to play PC games on a handheld device seemed like a pipedream. Now we’re just days away from being able to do just that.
Still, as someone who’s keen for something that meets my specific lifestyle needs, I’ve decided to bide my time and wait until either Valve or its competitors come up with a solution to the issues I’ve outlined below.
The battery life sounds like a major dealbreaker
Judging by early previews , the Steam Deck seems to have significant issues with its battery life. Several YouTube channels such as GamersNexus and ThePhawx have already had the opportunity to test out the Steam Deck and found that they were only able to get around 85-90 minutes out of the device before it ran out of juice.
It’s important to note that both content creators tested the Steam Deck on rather graphically-demanding games with an uncapped frame rate and VSync disabled. However, even setting a limit of 60fps and switching on VSync seemed to add an average of 30 minutes of game time. This is obviously disappointing since this means that both reviewers seemed to only reach the lower range of Valve’s claims of battery life of two to eight hours.
This doesn’t come as a complete shock considering the Steam Deck’s internals. After all, the handheld computer needs to be powerful enough to run most PC games flawlessly , and processing power like that demands some serious juice. Still, this is a big problem for a device that markets primarily itself as a portable gaming PC.
As revolutionary as it may be, I’m not too keen on paying at least $400 for something that would confine me to the nearest electric plug. And compared to the Nintendo Switch OLED , which boasts approximately 4.5 to 9 hours of battery life, it’s a dramatic difference.
There’s a myriad of reasons that could contribute to the device’s reportedly poor battery life. It’s very possible that this issue could to some extent be down to unpatched software issues that are very commonly found in early testing units. While it's unlikely that the retail units will offer a significant jump in battery life, it’s not unreasonable to think that some software improvements will be made in the run-up to the device’s release.
It’s too bulky for daily commutes
Another issue that pushes me away from the Steam Deck is that it’s simply too big to comfortably use outside of the house. The bulky handheld computer is 11.7 inches in length and 4.6 inches in width, making it almost as long as two P S5 DualSense controllers held together side by side. It also weighs approximately 635 grams (1.4lbs), which is significantly heavier than your average iPad and 215 grams heavier than the Nintendo Switch OLED.
ThePhawx YouTube channel took the liberty of comparing the Valve Steam Deck to various other handheld devices, including the original PSP and the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. However, the most appropriate comparison seems to be the Nintendo Switch OLED:
For most people, using the Steam Deck in the comfort of their home or car will be a non-issue. However, as a London-based commuter, just the thought of using the device on my early morning journey to the office is daunting considering how difficult it would be to hold in the middle of a packed train carriage. Personally, I even find that the Nintendo Switch OLED is a bit too large to carry on a commute. In that regard, the affordable Nintendo Switch Lite is much more suitable.
The Nintendo Switch just does it better
Size aside, there’s several other reasons why the Steam Deck should look to the Nintendo Switch for inspiration. Of course, the Switch and the Steam Deck are not comparable in terms of gaming libraries and overall technical specifications. The Steam Deck is a relatively powerful gaming PC repackaged in a miniature format, while the Switch is much more akin to a classic handheld console. Both devices are also targeted towards completely different gaming audiences.
However, in terms of practicality and comfort, the Nintendo Switch and its accompanying Joy-Con controllers are simply unmatched by any other portable device that has been introduced in recent generations of gaming hardware. The console may not be perfect - and the common issue of Joy-Con drift can attest to this - but the Nintendo Switch is something I believe the Steam Deck can draw lessons from. After all, there’s a reason as to why the Switch became the fastest console to reach the 100 million sales mark .
Let’s wait and see
By no means am I discouraging others from ordering and enjoying the Valve Steam Deck. It’s just that I personally prefer to wait for more advanced models to hit the market rather than purchasing something that doesn’t quite meet my expectations. And with the rate of technological advancement, it’s unlikely that I’ll have to wait very long.
Just recently, it’s been reported that AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution feature has been implemented into the Steam Deck. This means that individual games can be rendered in a lower resolution before upscaling the image, allowing the device to conserve power as a result.
Though it’s unclear as to the extent to which this could solve the Steam Deck’s battery life issues, the Nintendo Switch has shown that positive changes can happen in this area. The original Switch model only offered 2.5 to 6.5 hours of battery life, which was later improved in the 2019 models.
Over time, we’re also likely to see a more refined system come to market if the Steam Deck is a moderate success. Similar to the evolution of the Nintendo DS to the Nintendo DS Lite, there’s a high probability that the next version of the Steam Deck (or a third-party take) could solve many of the problems I have with Valve’s bulky system, and I’m willing to wait until then.
Nordic Combined live stream: how to watch Beijing 2022 online for free, Team Gundersen Large Hill
Just one event remains in the Nordic Combined at the 2022 Winter Olympics and that's the Team Gundersen Large Hill. The 4 x 5km plus ski jump race takes place on Thursday Feb 17, late on Wednesday night in North America. Will the Norwegians walk away with the goods? Will the Germans beat them to it? Or can an outside team take the gold? Here's how to watch a Nordic Combined live stream wherever you are.
In Nordic combined, individuals complete a ski jump before participating in a 10km cross-country race. The seeding of the race is determined by the results of the ski jump, with the winner getting a head start over the rest. Along with the individual events, Beijing 2022 will feature a team event that consists of four athletes competing in a relay race and ski jump.
German Eric Frenzel is undoubtedly one of the greatest Nordic combined athletes of all time, winning a medal in each of the Nordic combined events at the 2018 Winter Olympics. He’ll attempt to duplicate his success again this year, but not if Akito Watabe has anything to say about it. The Japanese competitor was hot on Frenzel’s tail during the 2014 and 2018 Games, and is surely attempting to overcome his rival at Beijing 2022.
The Winter Olympics Nordic combined takes place February 6–17, and below you'll find all the information on how to watch a Nordic combined live stream from the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, wherever you are in the world.
Watch a Nordic combined live stream with a VPN
There are so many events going on at the Winter Olympics that not every country's TV and streaming coverage shows every discipline. If you can't get the Nordic combined where you are, then you can use a VPN to tune into a live stream from another country – something you might need to do if travelling abroad.
By downloading and installing a VPN , you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home in the same country as the streaming service that you're trying to access. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream - assuming you comply with the broadcaster's fine print, of course.
Use a VPN to watch the Nordic combined from anywhere
How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location', eg: select 'US' for Peacock, or 'UK' for BBC, 'Australia' for 7Plus or 'Canada' for CBC.
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so that might be 7Plus , CBC , BBC iPlayer or Peacock TV .
Nordic combined live stream: how to watch Beijing 2022 online in the UK
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Beijing 2022 Nordic combined: dates and times
February 6
Gundersen Normal Hill/10km Official Training 1: 3:30am GMT, (Feb 5) 10:30pm ET, 7:30pm PT
February 7
Gundersen Normal Hill/10km Official Training 2: 6:30am GMT, 1:30am ET, (Feb 6) 10:30pm PT
Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics schedule and events