Tony Polanco
Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco

The best fight sticks in 2025: our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to reach the top of the ranks in your favorite arcade-style fighting game? Look no further than our pick of the best fight sticks.

I've played fighting games my whole life and this arcade stick is the best I've ever tested
By Tony Polanco published
The Victrix Pro FS commands a steep price but its superb design, quality parts, smooth performance and easy customization make it worthwhile for fighting game enthusiasts.

I just tested the ultimate PC gaming controller — and it's like 4 controllers in 1
By Tony Polanco published
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot is a premium PC/Xbox controller with a unique feature that makes it worth its $129 asking price.

Don’t expect a MacBook Air OLED any time soon — here’s what we’ve heard
By Tony Polanco published
The rumored MacBook Air OLED isn't expected to arrive any time soon, according to a new rumor.

Microsoft may finally fix the worst thing about Copilot+ PCs
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft is currently testing letting users remap the Copilot key to serve as the old Menu key it replaced.

Lenovo Legion Go S vs. Asus ROG Ally X — which gaming handheld wins?
By Tony Polanco published
In this face-off, we compare the Lenovo Legion Go S and the Asus ROG Ally X to see which is the better handheld.

Lenovo Legion Go S — 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go S is the latest Windows 11 handheld to release, but is it worth buying? Here are 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip.

Lenovo Legion Go S review — I'd wait for the SteamOS version
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a more portable handheld than the Legion Go, but its poor performance and high asking price make it hard to recommend.

Best gaming laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and 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.

PS6 won't completely abandon discs, says former PlayStation boss
By Tony Polanco published
In a recent interview, former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden explains why he believes the PS6 won't completely abandon physical discs.

I tested this MacBook Pro alternative with a bigger OLED display and lighter design for $100 less
By Tony Polanco published
The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 5 is a great Copilot+ PC

The best gaming mouse pad in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.

The best gaming mouse in 2025 — our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

I tried a leverless controller for the first time — it’s both weird and awesome
By Tony Polanco published
Even if you're a fighting game veteran, using a leverless controller might not come easy. However, they're more fun than you'd expect.

Best iPad cases in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.

The best MacBook accessories for 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are the best accessories you can buy for your MacBook, including chargers, stands, headphones and more.

The best gaming desks in 2025
By Adam Schram last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.

Nvidia reveals full RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 specs — what you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia has just released full specs of its RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 GPUs — this is how they compare to other Nvidia cards.

Best student computer in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.

Nintendo Switch 2 officially getting Xbox games, confirms Phil Spencer
By Tony Polanco published
Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed during an interview with Gamertag Radio that the company will support Nintendo Switch 2.

The era of console exclusives is slowly coming to an end — and I’m fine with that
By Tony Polanco published
The recent Xbox Developer Direct showcase was a clear example that console exclusives are going away. Here's why that could be a good thing.

PS5 Pro vs PS5: The 3 biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco last updated
The PS5 Pro is the most powerful PlayStation yet, but should you upgrade from the PS5? Here are the biggest upgrades the PS5 Pro features.

AMD claims its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU outperforms Nvidia’s RTX 4070 laptop GPU — here are the numbers
By Tony Polanco published
AMD has just unveiled gaming performance benchmarks for its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU — which could cause serious trouble for Nvidia.
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