When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Get Amazon's 55-inch 4K smart TV for under $300 ahead of Prime Day Amazon's 55-inch Ember 4K Smart TV is down to $279.99 (was $459.99), Amazon is currently selling its 55-inch Ember 4K Smart TV for just $279.99, a 39% discount off its original $459.99 price. That matches the lowest price it's ever been, representing a deal in the days leading up to October Prime Day next week. If you want a feature-rich 4K TV for under $300, this is the deal you want to jump on. This Amazon Ember TV (model 4K55N402) has a large 55-inch screen with ultra-high-def 3840 2160 4K resolution, complete with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG support, ensuring greater contrast and rendering of dark areas.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet just hit $79.99, its lowest price ever The Fire HD 8 tablet with 13 hours of battery life is now $50 off. Its main downsides are camera and display quality. Tablets with a compact 8-inch display are especially appealing if all you want to do is read ebooks, watch videos, browse the web, and use simple apps while on the go. Compared to larger models, 8-inchers are easier to carry around and fit into tight bags and backpacks.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Windows 11 26H2 update has known issues. Windows 11 26H2 has three known issues carried over from earlier versions. Here's why you might want to wait to update. Windows 11 26H2 is here earlier than expected, but before you run off and install it, you might want to take a second.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 26H2. Here’s how your Windows 11 PC can get the next major Windows update, and here are the ISO files available for direct download.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. When is Windows 11 26H2 coming? Here's what the pattern says Microsoft hasn't confirmed a release date for Windows 11 26H2 yet, but the pattern of past fall updates points to October 6th, 2026. Microsoft is expected to release the next major fall update for Windows 11 in a few days. Windows Latest analyzed when Microsoft released the last few fall updates for Windows 11 over the last few years and found that next Tuesday--October 6th, 2026--is the most likely date.

PCWorld reports that a faulty Microsoft 365 update, KB5002907, is causing serious licensing and installation failures for some users. The update, intended to sync outdated Microsoft 365 Apps with current channels, has left affected users seeing Office 2016 or 2019 as unlicensed or completely removed. Microsoft has paused the update while investigating the issue, and users are advised to avoid manually installing KB5002907 to prevent disrupting their Office apps. Microsoft recently released optional out-of-band update KB5002907, intended to bring outdated versions of Microsoft 365 Apps back in sync and continuing to receive updates. However, Microsoft quickly halted the rollout of this update due to a serious issue.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft's September Windows 11 updates introduced several unresolved bugs, including USB audio devices displaying "Code 10" errors that leave users without sound. AMD Radeon GPU users may experience driver timeouts, system crashes, and black screens, while File Explorer and File History bugs could make important backed-up files unrecoverable. Most affected users will need to wait until October's Patch Tuesday for official fixes from Microsoft. Microsoft is still busy addressing the damage caused by updates released on September's Patch Tuesday. The Windows audio issues in particular are proving stubborn and still remain unresolved. Don't expect a fix soon, as Microsoft doesn't intend to fix Windows 11's audio issues until October's Patch Tuesday. Until then, affected Windows 11 users will have to put up with various USB audio issues on their systems.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft's September security update has introduced a bug breaking File History on both Windows 10 and 11, causing backups to fail entirely. Affected users may see incorrect "Reconnect your drive" error messages or find previously backed up files showing no available versions. Microsoft is working on a fix, but the only current solution is to uninstall the September update to restore backup functionality. Many users who have installed the latest September security patches for Windows have found that the "File History" feature no longer works--deleted or corrupted files can no longer be recovered. File History automatically saves copies of files, allowing users to recover accidentally deleted or corrupted files using older versions that were stored hours, days, or weeks ago. By default, File History backs up all folders in the user profile (Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop) to an external drive, such as a USB flash drive or a network attached storage (NAS) device. According to Microsoft, the issue is due to a bug that occurs in all current versions of Windows 10 and 11, including 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1.

PCWorld reports that Mozilla Firefox 156 delivers a notable 45 percent speed improvement when opening PDFs, making the browser more efficient for everyday users. The update also brings better CPU and memory handling for large JPEG files, benefiting those on lower-powered hardware. Additional fixes address VPN connectivity stability and DNS over HTTPS issues, ensuring smoother and more reliable browsing overall. Today, Mozilla released Firefox 156 to the Release channel, which is basically all users in the general public. It's a pretty limp update by all accounts, without any standout new features and just a handful of minor bug fixes spread out across components. The built-in PDF reader launches about 45 percent faster than before, which is great if Firefox is your PDF reader of choice.

PCWorld reports that Microsoft has released emergency patches for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and system bugs. The updates, KB5129236 and KB5129195, fix issues including USB audio failures, Remote Desktop Services instability, and Hyper-V folder sharing problems with Linux virtual machines. However, AMD Radeon GPU issues remain unresolved, and users are advised to install the patches promptly as they require a system restart. Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday fixed a record 700+ security vulnerabilities across Windows versions, but it also caused some issues--most notably the breaking of USB audio on Windows 11 . Now a week later, the company has released emergency out-of-band updates for both Windows 11 and Windows 10 to address some of those issues.