We've spotted some great deals ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale next week, and we'll add more as they become available.
The recently reviewed Airrobo PC10 is a mid-range robotic pool cleaner that did a very good job on our test pool, and Amazon has knocked 42% off its list price, taking it down to $350.
According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has created a 15 megabyte JSON file with information about which apps should end up in which category. That's right—pretty much every app on the Microsoft Store has been assigned a number, with 0 indicating Productivity apps, 1 indicating Social apps, 2 indicating Creative apps, and so on.
As soon as you have at least three apps that belong to the same category, they will automatically be grouped together in the new Start Menu. The ranking of the apps will depend on how often you use them, so the apps in a category won't be sorted in an alphabetical order.
At the moment, it doesn't look like Microsoft is going to give us the option to rename categories or add our own, so we'll just have to accept the company's categorization method… for better or worse.
While the semi-annual sales doesn't officially start until July 8 and concludes July 11, lots of manufacturers are jumping the gun in the hope of beating their competitors to the punch. Just remember that you'll need an Amazon Prime subscription to bag the best deals.
I oversee all of TechHive's smart home and home security coverage, and I personally review a lot of cameras and doorbells myself, so I'm very knowledgeable about the state of the market and what constitutes a good deal; you can count on me to point you in the right direction.
And if you're looking to save money on more of the latest technology, visit PCWorld's Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals 2025 hub.
Best early Prime Day deals on indoor security cameras
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) 2-pack, AC-powered, 1080p resolution: $59.98 (40% off at Amazon)
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) bundled with Ring Pet Tag, AC-powered, 1080p resolution: $34.98 (46% off at Amazon)
Tapo C120 Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Cam, AC powered, 2K resolution: $24.97 (38% off at Amazon)
The first way is via the Windows "Settings." Open "Settings" via the Start menu and go to "Bluetooth & devices." Select the "Mouse" option. Next to the "Primary mouse button" option, select "right" if you're left-handed.
