Alex Wawro
Alex Wawro is a lifelong tech and games enthusiast with more than a decade of experience covering the movers and shakers in both industries for media outlets like Game Developer, Black Hat and PC World magazine. A lifelong PC builder, he currently serves as a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering all things computing, from laptops and desktops to printers, keyboards and mice. If you plug it into a PC, he's probably the person to talk to.
Latest articles by Alex Wawro
How to remove the Windows 11 news and weather widget
By Alex Wawro published
Enjoy total control over your Windows 11 taskbar
Best Mac apps in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Of all the apps available for Apple computers, these are the some of the best you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.
The best Apple Pencil alternatives in 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
We found the best Apple Pencil alternatives for every budget.
Best computers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
By Alex Wawro last updated
Windows 11 Pro offers some features you don't get with Windows 11 Home, but it costs over $60 more. Here's what you need to know when deciding which version to buy.
The best monitors in 2025: our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Find out the best monitor for your desk, whether it's for work, gaming, entertainment or anything in between.
The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
The best mouse in 2025 — our 9 top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
Nvidia RTX 5090: 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Alex Wawro published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is about to land on store shelves with a whopping $1,999 price tag. It's a lot of graphics for your gaming PC, but is it worth it? We'll help you decide.
Best portable printers in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best portable printers let you print anywhere with compact designs, handy batteries and even scanning and copying capabilities.
I just tested this hand massager — and it's a game changer for my pain
By Alex Wawro last updated
I have a bag of tricks for working out hand, back and neck pain after a long day of work, and this impulse buy added a new gadget to the mix. Here's why I love it so far.
Best gaming laptops in 2025: our top picks tested & rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.
AMD's answer to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is nigh, says exec: 'We are taking a little extra time to optimize the software'
By Alex Wawro published
AMD is set to release a new series of Radeon RX 9000 PC graphics cards this year to challenge Nvidia's RTX 50-series after skipping CES 2025.
The best printers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best printers we recommend for every need and budget, backed up by our expert hands-on testing and reviews.
The best Amazon Fire tablets in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Amazon Fire tablets you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Can your eyes keep up with a 500Hz gaming monitor? The answer may surprise you
By Alex Wawro published
To see if these new 500Hz monitors are worth it or not, I spoke to a display expert and the answer is more complicated than you might think.
Nintendo Switch 2 announced — live updates on new console
By Scott Younker, Rory Mellon, Dave LeClair last updated
Nintendo has debuted the Nintendo Switch 2 today. Here are the latest updates, and we currently know about the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch console.
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2025: our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.
The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
The best touchscreen laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best touchscreen laptops we recommend, based on our hands-on testing and reviews. Of all the laptops we use, these are the ones we most love to touch.
Best keyboards in 2025
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
The best iPads for kids in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best iPads for kids you can buy, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews of all of Apple's tablets.
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