TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the Rytr AI Writing Tool is on sale for £55.25 as of Oct. 17, saving you 94% on list price.

Rytr is an intuitive, AI-powered writing tool that can create high-quality content for you. All you have to do is feed it some relevant information — like topic, tone, and format — and in return, it will deliver content to fit your needs.

Rytr is easily accessible on any browser (via desktop or mobile). Once you open it up, you’ll choose your use case from over 25 different categories, including emails, Facebook ads, blog text, landing pages, captions, product descriptions, taglines, headlines, and more. Then you’ll choose your tone from over a dozen options, like “convincing,” “casual,” or “appreciative.” Finally, you’ll type in some input text for the topic at hand, choose how many variants you’d like, and click the “Ryte for me” button.

From there, you can edit it as you see fit and truly customize it for your brand — all while feeling confident that it’s SEO-friendly.

With a lifetime subscription, you can generate up to 75,000 characters per month. For a limited time, it’ll only cost you £55.25.

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If you’ve ever tried to watch Netflix while connected to a VPN, there’s a chance you’ve run into this message.

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Due to licensing and copyright issues, certain shows and movies are restricted to certain countries. No single country has access to the entire Netflix catalog at once, so a lot of people now use VPNs to spoof their locations. The problem is that Netflix is notorious for logging IP addresses known to belong to VPN servers.

Fortunately, all hope is not lost. There’s always something you can do to watch what you want on Netflix while connected through a VPN.

Try different servers

A lot of VPNs offer options for different servers within several countries.

If you find that the server you’re accustomed to using isn’t working, the easiest thing to do is to try another one. This assumes you’re using a VPN that offers that option and that they have multiple servers within the country you need to appear to be in. If not, you’ll need to try another approach.

Change the VPN protocol

It sounds strange, but sometimes connecting to a server in the same location using a different protocol can do the trick. I’m not totally sure how it works, but I’ve experienced it myself, so it’s worth a shot if all else fails.

See Also: Comparing popular VPNs? Folks on Reddit have some thoughts.

Use another VPN

The truth is, not all VPNs are up to the task of letting you watch Netflix while connected to their servers.

In reality, it should really be as easy as connecting to your VPN, logging onto Netflix, and watching whatever you want. If this is something that’s important to you and you have to jump through hoops to get it to work, I recommend switching to a provider that you can count on.

You want to look for a VPN provider with known support for streaming platforms; there’s a lot of conversation on Reddit and other forums about which VPNs are working at a given time, and these should give you some idea. Some providers, such as CyberGhost, even have servers especially optimized for watching Netlfix, so you can be sure you’ll always have access.

Don’t forget to take advantage of those trial periods. Most providers offer money-back guarantees for a limited time, so you can check them out to be sure they’ll work for you before you sign up for a long-term plan.

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Remember Car Thing, Spotify’s hardware player for cars that the company launched in April, though only for select users in the U.S.?

Well, on Thursday the company made it a little easier for a wider range of users to purchase the Car Thing. Now, all Spotify users in the U.S., both in the Free and Premium tiers, can sign up for the waitlist for the Car Thing – though you’ll still need a Premium plan to actually use it.

Also, while the Car Thing was originally launched as a free device, it will now cost users $79.99.

As for why you might want to purchase Car Thing, that’s a little harder to explain. Car Thing does not work without a smartphone — it depends on it (both iPhones and Androids work) for an internet connection. It has voice control (say “Hey Spotify” to invoke it); it’s got a dial that lets you browse, select, and play music, as well as four preset buttons on top of the device to get to your favorite songs faster; and it has a color touchscreen display so you can see what’s playing.

It’s a little bit like having an always-ready Spotify app in hardware form, in your car.

The dial is pretty cool.
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Given that there’s not much Car Thing can do that the Spotify app on your phone cannot, the biggest appeal is probably having your phone free to do other things, and the added convenience of having preset buttons and the dial for accessing your music while driving.

You can join the waitlist for Car Thing here.

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TL;DR: The Complete 2021 Superstar Project Manager Bundle is on sale for £44.22 as of Oct. 14, saving you 97% on list price.

You don’t need to be certified in project management to run a business, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to learn the basics — especially when you can do it on your own time for just £44.22 with the Complete 2021 Superstar Project Management Bundle.

This training, which features over 30 hours of content, dives into essential project management methodologies that can improve your team’s workflow, productivity, and results. It’s designed with beginners in mind, so the information is easy to follow and can be revisited whenever you need a refresher.

SkillSuccess professors like Hans Weemaes, a business professor, consultant, and corporate trainer, and Paul Ashun, a certified Scrum master, author, and business consultant, will lead you on your journey. Both boast high instructor ratings of over 4 out of 5 stars, so you’ll definitely be in good hands.

Across 13 courses, you’ll get up to speed on some of today’s crucial project management technologies. You’ll discover how to use JIRA, a project tracking software, from all perspectives, so you can ultimately set your company up for success. You’ll also learn how to work with Trello to enhance team collaboration and productivity. 

Beyond the technology, project management is ultimately defined by a few core methodologies. You’ll delve into Agile, Scrum, and Kanban to learn what it takes to effectively manage projects across all industries and environments. Kanban will help you manage your workflow, while Agile and Scrum will help you meet project deadlines and improve project delivery.

This training typically costs almost £2,000, but for a limited time, you can sign up for just £44.22.

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