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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  What does Amazon know about you? The answer is buried in your account info

  We all know companies profile us. But understanding that abstractly is one thing. Reading the words “has flat buttocks” in your Amazon account is very much another.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  The Surface Laptop Ultra is an AI monster with a laptop problem

  Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra is powered by a Mediatek CPU and Nvidia’s powerful RTX Spark SoC, which is mainly designed to run local AI models on the user’s lap. Five competing laptops—from Dell, HP, MSI and more—will offer additional options.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  PC upgrades are brutally expensive. These 8 Prime Day accessories aren’t

  Being a PC gamer in 2026 makes me want to self-medicate. Upgrading your PC hardware or looking for a new laptop is an exercise in self-punishment, as RAM and storage push prices beyond the breaking point. That being the case, if you’re trying to upgrade on Amazon Prime Day, it’s time to look to everything else on your desk.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Nice, Samsung’s speedy T9 portable SSD is $115 off for Prime Day

  I’ve been hoping for SSD prices to drop at least a little during holiday sales—and thankfully, Amazon delivered by slashing the price of the Samsung T9, one of our favorite portable SSDs, down to just $335 for the 2TB model. That’s an all-time low since February, when the prices of SSDs began skyrocketing. Normally, this fast, rugged portable SSD has gone for around $450 on the street, with discounts both small and rare.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  I tested Google’s new SynthID detector on AI slop. There’s a big catch

  Aw, have you seen that viral video of the little puppy nuzzling with a baby? It’s absolutely adorable — so adorable that it’s probably AI, although not even Reddit seems to know for sure.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  I’ve tested a ton of USB-C hubs, and these are the best

  The best USB-C hubs add ports to your PC, providing connections to legacy peripherals like mice, keyboards, printers, or more. If you follow my advice, you shouldn’t pay that much for a hub, either.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Still on Windows 11 24H2? You have one week to upgrade

  If you’re still on Windows 11 24H2, time is running out. Microsoft is ending support for that version of Windows this month, so you’ll need to upgrade to either 25H2 or (ideally) 26H2 as soon as possible. If you don’t, you’ll put your system at increasing risk over time.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  My favorite power bank with built-in charging cable is $33 for Prime Day

  DEAL ENDS TODAY Anker Zolo 20,000mAh Power Bank View Deal It’s the last day of October Prime Day, which means it’s your last chance to take advantage of this discount on my favorite power bank.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Last chance: 8 Amazon gadgets hit their lowest prices ever for Prime Day

  October Prime Day ends today, which means this is your last opportunity to grab Amazon’s marked-down products, including Blink, Ring, Echo, Fire TV, and Eero devices. Not sure which ones are worth pulling the trigger on? I’ll guide you to the best discounts going on right now.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Alienware’s gorgeous 280Hz ultrawide OLED is 21% off for Prime Day

  $170 off Alienware 34-inch OLED gaming monitor $630 SEE DEAL There’s a sweet spot I look for when I want to have some fun, a little bigger than standard without b

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Samsung’s ultra-light Galaxy Book6 is $250 off for Prime Day

  Looking for a lightweight Windows laptop that doesn’t cut too many corners? Then take a look at this Samsung Galaxy Book6 deal on Amazon. It’s a 14-inch laptop that weighs just 2.98 pounds. It’s also packing a current generation Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor. And right now, it’s $999.99 for Prime Day, down from $1,249.99.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Is your laptop’s LAN too slow? Here’s how to get the most out of it

  Nowadays, most modern laptops don’t have an Ethernet port. It’s a fairly large port, and with laptops getting thinner and thinner, there simply isn’t enough room for one. However, if you still wish to enjoy the benefits of a fast and stable LAN connection, you can always use an adapter or a docking station.

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• PCWorld2026-10-07✓ Read

  Building a PC in 2026 is all about choosing your compromises

  Anyone who wants or needs a new desktop computer has long had a choice to make: Buy a ready-built computer or build one yourself from individual components. The choice isn’t always that simple, and there are several factors that can make either option appealing. The price of a pre-built computer always includes, in one way or another, the cost of assembling it. If you build it yourself, you can spend all your money on getting the best possible components and pay for the assembly with your own time and by taking on the risk yourself.

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