
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

Alienware’s new Area-51 laptops have landed — here’s what you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Alienware is bringing back its classic Area-51 brand for its new PCs — and they pack serious power.

Dell XPS is dead — Dell just rebranded its entire PC lineup
By Tony Polanco published
Dell has rebranded some of its iconic PC and laptop brands — here are the new names.

I’m a Nintendo Switch 2 skeptic but this one rumored feature might change my mind
By Tony Polanco published
Nintendo Switch 2 rumors are abundant, but this one rumored feature could be a game-changer for skeptics.

Nvidia RTX 50 potentially teased in new video — this could be the next-gen GPU
By Tony Polanco published
A new video for the upcoming Nvidia LAN 50 event teases what could be an RTX 50-series GPU.

New Nvidia RTX 5080 rumor suggests late January launch — here’s what we know
By Tony Polanco published
A new rumor suggests the Nvidia RTX 5080 could arrive on January 21.

This stunning OLED gaming monitor is the best I tested in 2024 — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
There are many gaming monitors offering various refresh rates. One of our favorites offers two distinct refresh rates and resolutions in one package.

I test laptops for a living and the MacBook Air M3 is my favorite laptop of the year
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple released new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops in 2024. While both laptop lines are great, the humble Air has distinct advantages.

3 upgrades I want to see from gaming handhelds in 2025
By Tony Polanco published
2025 will surely see a slew of new gaming handhelds hit the market. Here are 3 improvements we hope to see.

My favorite gaming laptop of 2024 is hard to beat — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
2024 saw no shortage of incredible gaming laptops. However, one in particular stood out from the rest.

CES 2025 laptop predictions — the biggest trends I expect
By Tony Polanco published
CES 2025 will likely have a slew of new laptop announcements. Here are some of the major trends we expect from laptops in the coming year.

Marvel Unlimited — here's the 5 best classic comic books to read first
By Tony Polanco published
The Marvel Unlimited app offers the easiest way to read the company's vast library of comics. Here are 5 of the best classic runs you should read first.

Windows 12: All the rumors so far
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Windows 12 could arrive in 2024, so here's what we know so far and would like to see.

AMD’s Strix Halo APU benchmarks leak — this could be a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
AMD's Strix Halo APU has surfaced on Geekbench. Here's what we know about the rumored processor.

Sony Inzone M9 II review
By Tony Polanco published
The Sony Inzone M9 II is a worthy update of the original and one of the best gaming monitors for PS5 and gaming PCs.

This epic Cyber Monday deal slashes $400 off one of our favorite gaming laptops
By Tony Polanco published
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 is one of our favorite gaming laptops—and it's on sale now in this excellent Cyber Monday deal.

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: What should you buy for Black Friday?
By Tony Polanco published
Deciding between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro might be tricky, but we're here to help you select the right MacBook to buy during Black Friday.

Act fast! The PS5 Slim just dropped to $374 in this Amazon Black Friday deal
By Tony Polanco published
This incredible Black Friday deal slashes $75 off the PS5 Slim. Act fast as this is a limited-time price reduction!

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is on sale for its lowest price ever in this Black Friday deal — don’t wait!
By Tony Polanco published
This Black Friday gaming monitor deal slashes $230 off the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

PS5 Pro Black Friday deals — 7 products that will level up your gaming
By Tony Polanco published
With Black Friday sales underway, now is the time to save on products to elevate your PS5 Pro gaming experience.

The new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is already $200 off before Black Friday — don't miss this Apple deal
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday is still over a week away but you don't have to wait to get the new M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch for $200 right now.

Control Ultimate Edition is finally coming to Mac — and I couldn’t be more excited
By Tony Polanco published
Control Ultimate Edition arrives on Mac in early 2025 and will take full advantage of M3 and M4 Macs.

I just spent 2 weeks with the PS5 Pro — here's what I like and what I don't
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro is Sony's best console yet, but is it worth the $700 asking price? This is what we think after 2 weeks of using the system.

Lego Horizon Adventures is way better than I expected — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Lego Horizon Adventures combines the adorable nature of Lego games and the tactical combat of Horizon to deliver a surprisingly compelling family-friendly experience that anyone can enjoy.
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