
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

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.

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.

I write for a living — and this AI transcription software is a true game changer
By Tony Polanco published
Transcribing interviews can be a headache, but this AI transcription software can help simplify the process.

Doom: The Dark Ages is a heavy metal album cover come to life — and I can’t wait to play it
By Tony Polanco published
Doom: The Dark Ages has all the makings of being 2025's most intense first-person shooter. Here are 5 reasons I can't wait to play it.

I swapped my controller for an arcade stick — and fighting games will never be the same
By Tony Polanco published
Most fighting games work well with standard controllers, but if you want the next best thing to playing them in arcades, you'll want an arcade stick. One of the best is the Mayflash F700 Elite.

The best cheap gaming headsets in 2025 — our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
There are the best cheap gaming headsets to get a competitive edge on a budget.

Nintendo Switch 2 — 5 biggest upgrades you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed and features notable upgrades over its predecessors. Here are some of the major upgrades for Nintendo's upcoming console/handheld hybrid.

I tried LG's bendable 5K2K OLED gaming monitor and it's officially the screen of my dreams
By Tony Polanco published
LG makes fantastic gaming monitors but the upcoming UltraGear GX9 45GX990A might be its best one yet.

I’m stoked for the new Alienware Area-51 laptops — and it's not just for their Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming laptops packing Nvidia RTX-50 series cards are coming soon, and the Alienware Area-51 machines could be the most impressive ones available.

I wasn’t planning on building a new gaming PC but the RTX 5080 just changed my mind
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50-series cards could give us a good excuse to upgrade or build an all-new PC. Here's why the RTX 5080 seems so compelling.
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