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 mouse in 2024
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.
The best gaming mouse in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
You might want to skip the M4 MacBook — 5 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
M4 Macs are expected to arrive in late 2024. While that's exciting, you might not need to rush out to get these new Apple computers.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge review: A big and beautiful Copilot+ PC
By Tony Polanco published
The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge impresses thanks to its vibrant 16-inch OLED display, lightweight design, strong Snapdragon X Elite performance and spacious keyboard.
How to stop Microsoft Teams from opening on startup
By Tony Polanco last updated
In this guide, we'll show you how to stop Microsoft Teams from opening up on Windows 11 and how to remove the app entirely.
USB-C vs. USB-A: What’s the difference?
By Tony Polanco last updated
USB-A and USB-C are two of the most common cable connector types, but it can be hard to tell which is which. In this guide we'll detail the differences between them.
I've tested 5 Copilot+ PCs — 3 things I like and 3 things I don't
By Tony Polanco published
We've tested and reviewed several Copilot+ PCs — this is what we like and what we don't.
Steam Deck OLED vs Asus ROG Ally X: Which gaming handheld should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X are two of the very best gaming handhelds, but which one is right for you?
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review: One of the most beautiful laptops I’ve ever tested
By Tony Polanco last updated
The LenovoYoga Slim 7x features blazing-fast performance, incredible battery life and a gorgeous OLED display in an elegant ultraportable chassis.
Safari’s Distraction Control is a game changer for web browsing — here's how to enable it right now
By Tony Polanco published
Distraction Control is a new Safari feature in the macOS Sequoia developer beta that makes surfing websites less distracting.
I just tried Apple Intelligence on iPadOS 18 and this feature is a game-changer
By Tony Polanco published
Apple Intelligence on iPadOS 18 delivers an extremely useful tool that aid both casual and professional writers.
Is Apple Intelligence a game changer or gimmick?
By Ryan Morrison published
Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac over the next year and some speculate it will change how we use computers forever, but what do Tom’s Guide staff think?
How to watch all the Godzilla movies
By Tony Polanco last updated
Godzilla has been a film icon for 60 years and his popularity has only grown in recent years. If you want to watch or rewatch every Godzilla movie, here's where you can stream them.
What is VSync, and should you turn it on or off?
By Tony Polanco last updated
VSync is an important setting to enable for playing video games and working with 3D programs. But is it always helpful? Here, we'll explain whether or not you should turn VSync on or off.
How to turn off automatic updates in Windows 11
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 11 updates keep your system safe and secure, but you might not want them installed automatically. We'll show you the two main methods to disable automatic updates.
PS5 Slim review: The console we should have gotten from the start
By Tony Polanco last updated
The PS5 Slim improves on an already fantastic console
I’m a lifelong fighting game fan — and I just found the best fight pad out there
By Tony Polanco published
There are a lot of fight pads out there but this one ranks among the best for fighting games.
We just tested the longest-lasting laptop ever — and it blows away the MacBook Air
By Tony Polanco last updated
We just tested the Dell XPS 13 (2024), and it's now the longest-lasting consumer laptops we've ever tested.
Asus ROG Ally X — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Asus ROG Ally X is now available — here are 3 reasons to buy the new handheld and 2 reasons you might want to skip it.
The Meta Quest Pro is awesome, but no way am I working in this thing
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Meta Quest Pro is a powerful VR headset meant to facilitate working in the metaverse. But despite its impressive features, it's far too expensive for most people.
Dell XPS 13 (2024) review: The new battery life champ
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Dell XPS 13 (2024) is another Snapdragon X Elite laptop that delivers the goods thanks to its fast performance and exceptional battery life. It’s one of the best Windows laptops we’ve tested.
How to transfer Google Photos to PC or Mac
By Tony Polanco last updated
Need to download your files from Google Photos? This guide will show you how.
Asus ROG Ally could be the Windows 11 gaming handheld to beat — 3 reasons why
By Tony Polanco published
The Asus ROG Ally X features several improvements that could make it the ultimate Windows 11 handheld.
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