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Best gaming monitors 2026: Displays that will do your games justice
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
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Welcome to the used PC era
As RAM and storage prices skyrocket, driving PC and laptop prices sky-high, this week's episode of The Full Nerd provides some helpful advice on everything from where to find the best deals to how to deal with the consequences of buying used components.
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Samsung's 34-inch ultrawide monitor is 50% off, and it's also a dock
Samsung's ViewFinity S65TC is a 34-inch ultrawide with Thunderbolt 4 docking and a KVM switch. It's now $399.99 (was $799.99) at Amazon.
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The smartest PC upgrade in 2026 isn't a new computer — it's a monitor
Component prices are skyrocketing. Display prices aren't…and are arguably cheaper than ever. So why not invest in a new display that you'll stare at for hours at a time?
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Best mini PC deals: Top Intel and AMD picks for performance, gaming, and more
We're continually scouring the web to help you find the best deals on mini PCs this October. Currently on discount: Reatan, Kamrui, and GMKtec.
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Best Prime Day deals on mini PCs: Save big on tiny computers
Mini PCs are affordable, compact alternatives to standard desktops! This year, you can score an incredible one at a great price with one of these Prime Day deals.
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PC upgrades are brutally expensive. These 8 Prime Day accessories aren’t
Upgrading your actual gaming desktop or laptop is probably not happening for most people. So it's time to upgrade everything else.
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Nice, Samsung’s speedy T9 portable SSD is $115 off for Prime Day
Right now, you can grab the Samsung T9 for just $335 for 2TB (was $450~).
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Best October Prime Day SSD deals: Save on storage before prices climb higher
Looking for deals on solid-state drives and external storage? Check out these October Prime Day discounts.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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Best Prime Day monitor deals: Save big on OLED, gaming, and office displays
We've found the best monitor deals during Amazon's big annual Prime Day deals event. It's time to get an OLED.
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I review Thunderbolt docks for a living. These are the Prime Day deals I’d buy
Amazon's October Prime Day 2026 deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs are here, so we've rounded up all the best deals from Anker to Ugreen.
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Alienware’s gorgeous 280Hz ultrawide OLED is 21% off for Prime Day
This 3440×1440, 280Hz beauty is $170 off the retail price, and $70 cheaper than similar ultrawides, even though it's faster.
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Building a PC in 2026 is all about choosing your compromises
Building a PC yourself can save money and offer more flexibility, but it comes with real tradeoffs in 2026. Here's what you need to know.
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Seagate One Touch Portable review: The fastest 2.5-inch USB hard drive I've tested
The One Touch Portable is svelte, handsome, and a much more affordable price-per-terabyte portable storage option.
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The best October Prime Day tech deals under $10
Don't have much to spend on October Prime Day? These tech deals from brands like Acer, Logitech, and Belkin are all under $10 and worth buying.
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An RTX 5060 gaming PC for $1,100 in this economy? Prime Day just delivered
Amazon’s Prime Day has this CyberPowerPC gaming desktop for its lowest price in over a year. Grab it while it lasts.
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One of my favorite PC-building tools is down to $28 for Prime Day
This 25-piece HOTO electric screwdriver kit has magnetic bits, three torque settings, USB-C charging, and a built-in LED—and it’s nearly half off.
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