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 set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PC
By Alex Wawro published
Here's how to access Windows 11's built-in parental controls
Apple is finally allowing Xbox Game Pass streaming on the App Store — this is a huge deal
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is finally allowing developers to submit game streaming apps to the App Store which let you play multiple games from a catalog in one app. This could be huge—here's why.
Microsoft unveils Copilot Pro for $20 per month — here’s everything it can do
By Alex Wawro published
The upgraded version of Copilot will cost $20/month
AMD drops new bargain-minded CPUs and GPU with an AI focus at CES 2024
By Alex Wawro published
AMD brought some new desktop CPUs and a new Radeon GPU to CES 2024, and they're all pretty easy on your wallet.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super and 4070 Super launching January for under $1k — what you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready for three Super new Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs to hit the market in January, all costing $999 or less.
Google Maps is getting a big 3D upgrade to make driving easier — what you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Google Maps users are reporting a new feature rolling out which changes the way buildings look when you're on a route, potentially making navigating a little bit easier.
Windows 11 keyboards are getting a new AI button in the form of a Copilot key
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft is adding a new Copilot key to the Windows keyboard. Here's how that will change things for you, and what to expect when it does.
Windows 11 vs macOS in 2024 will be a mess, so I'm learning Linux
By Alex Wawro published
With Windows 11 and macOS getting ever more alike and swamped with AI-like features that take away your control, one writer is giving up and learning Linux in 2024.
Meteor Lake AI laptops are on sale now, but read this before you buy
By Alex Wawro published
Why you shouldn't rush out to buy an AI laptop — yet
Intel 14th gen Meteor Lake: Release date, AI features, laptops and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
We got our first look at Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Meteor Lake CPUs, with a whole new VPU designed specifically for AI workloads. Here's why that's a big deal.
Intel Meteor Lake has arrived: Here’s what these new ‘AI laptops’ can do
By Alex Wawro published
After seeing Intel's Meteor Lake chips unveiled and going hands-on with the "AI laptops" which will feature them, here's all the most interesting applications we're expecting to see in 2024.
Intel Meteor Lake — all the big Intel Core Ultra news and new AI laptops announced
By Alex Wawro last updated
Intel just introduced us to its big new chips for 2024, and the new Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" laptop chips promise big AI innovations in the year ahead.
Dell Precision 5680 review: This beefy workstation is surprisingly easy to carry
By Alex Wawro published
The Dell Precision 5680 is a remarkably attractive and well-designed 16-inch workstation, and the 4K OLED upgrade is great. But you can get better performance elsewhere.
New Meteor Lake laptops from Samsung, HP and more could arrive as soon as next week
By Alex Wawro published
The first Meteor Lake laptops from Samsung, HP and more could arrive as soon as this month.
By the way, did you know Alexa's annoying suggestions can be turned off? Here's how
By Alex Wawro published
One simple phrase can put an end to Alexa's annoying "By the way, did you know..." suggestions for good. Here's how.
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED review
By Alex Wawro last updated
This slim, stylish Windows 11 ultraportable offers a great webcam and beautiful OLED display, but don't expect great performance.
Apple just landed a patent that could kill the iPhone notch for good — here’s how
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's latest patent lays out ways to embed a camera beneath a display, which could spell the end for the dreaded notch on your iPhone and MacBook.
I love this Dell touchscreen monitor + USB hub — and it’s $100 off for Black Friday now
By Alex Wawro published
This 24-inch touchscreen monitor may not be the brightest, the fastest or the best, but it has a slew of features that make it a great complement to your laptop — and I love the way it moves.
Windows 11 just became an app for your iPhone — here's how it works
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft dropped a new Windows app (in preview form) that lets you stream Windows to iPhones, iPads, Macs and Android devices. Here's what you can do with it, and when.
Bing with ChatGPT is now Copilot — what it means for you
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft is officially rebranding Bing with ChatGPT to Copilot, envisioning it as an extension of its Microsoft 365 Copilot service. Here's how that's going to change things.
Windows 11 could finally let you uninstall one of Microsoft's most annoying apps
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 may soon let you uninstall some of its most annoying bloatware, including the Camera and Cortana apps, if an in-development Windows update rolls out to everyone.
I've never bought a Mac, but this one thing would sell me instantly
By Alex Wawro published
Touchscreens on Macs make so much sense that I started dreaming they were real. Here's a glimpse at what a glorious future that could be.
Apple Vision Pro may let you draw a ‘privacy cloak’ around you and a friend — here’s how
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready to gossip with confidence in AR, VR and beyond
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