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Win $250 Amazon gift card

Each completed survey enters you to win a $250 Amazon gift code. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

“NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.”

Survey runs through October

The sweepstakes runs from July 9, 2026, at midnight Eastern Time through October 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Who can enter

You must be 18 or older and a legal resident of the United States or District of Columbia. Employees of Ziff Davis and their families cannot enter.

Two ways to enter

Complete the online survey at the survey page, or mail a 3 by 5 inch card with your name, address, phone, and email to the address provided.

Mail entry deadline

Mail entries must be postmarked by October 12, 2026, and received by October 20, 2026, to be eligible.

One entry per person

Only one entry per person is allowed, regardless of entry method. Multiple entries from the same person will result in disqualification.

“Only one (1) entry per person is permitted, regardless of the entry method used.”

Entries become PCMag property

All entries submitted become the property of Ziff Davis and will not be returned. PCMag grants itself a license to use your entry materials.

Winner selected by random draw

PCMag will select the winner on or about October 30, 2026, by random drawing from all eligible entries. Odds depend on the number of entries received.

“The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.”

Winner notification by email

The winner will be notified via email at the address provided in their entry and must respond within 7 days of notification.

Prize is non-transferable

The $250 Amazon gift code cannot be transferred to another person. No cash substitution is permitted except at PCMag's discretion.

“The Prize is non-transferable.”

Winner must verify eligibility

The winner must verify their address and sign an affidavit of eligibility, liability release, and publicity release before receiving the prize.

Prize delivery timeline

The prize will be shipped within 7 days of PCMag receiving the signed affidavit and release from the winner.

Winner pays taxes on prize

The winner is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes and fees related to the prize received.

PCMag can use your name

By entering, you grant PCMag permission to use your name, city, state, email, and likeness for advertising and publicity without additional compensation.

Future marketing emails

By entering, you consent to receive future promotions, advertisements, and solicitations from PCMag and its parent companies via email or other means.

Disputes handled in New York

Any disputes will be resolved individually in New York courts under New York law. You waive your right to a jury trial and class action.

Check privacy policy

Information collected from entrants is subject to Ziff Davis's privacy policy, which you can find on their website.