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
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2025: our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.
The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.
The best Kindles in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best Kindles and e-readers on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Score! Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC w/ RTX 4070 is $500 off right now
By Alex Wawro published
Dell's knocking $500 or more off a new Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 power or better to kick off the new year!
The best touchscreen laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best touchscreen laptops we recommend, based on our hands-on testing and reviews. Of all the laptops we use, these are the ones we most love to touch.
Best keyboards in 2025
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
Best laptops for engineering students in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
With beefy components, clear screens and well-made chassis, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.
The best iPads for kids in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best iPads for kids you can buy, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews of all of Apple's tablets.
Can't wait for Nvidia's RTX 5080? Save $800 off this RTX 4080 gaming laptop for a limited time
By Alex Wawro published
Save $800 off a new Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 power and a 16-inch display!
5 most exciting monitors from CES 2025
By Alex Wawro published
These are the most eye-catching displays we saw at the show
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want a great laptop that transforms into a tablet? These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we recommend
The best tablet on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Apple to Android to Windows and even Chrome, no matter what you're looking for for we can recommend the best tablet for you based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.
The best Samsung tablets in 2025: Our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best Samsung tablets you can buy, which are some of the best Android tablets on the market.
The 7 best laptops of CES 2025 (so far)
By Alex Wawro last updated
CES 2025 is in full swing, and the coolest and newest laptops are here at the show floor. These are the most interesting new Windows 11 ultraportables, gaming laptops and more!
Best laptops 2025 tested — January top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops we recommend based on our own hands-on testing and review, from ultraportable and Chromebooks to big, beefy gaming laptops.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 graphics cards are here — everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro, Jason England last updated
Nvidia just dropped a bombshell at CES 2025 by unveiling its new line of GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, crowned by the GeForce RTX 5090. Here's everything you need to know.
Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is a new Steam Deck competitor with detachable Nintendo Switch-like controllers
By Alex Wawro published
Acer aims to one-up the Steam Deck using the Switch's best trick
Acer just unveiled new Copilot+ laptops with OLED at CES 2025, and I'm intrigued
By Alex Wawro published
Acer unveiled some new Copilot+ laptops at CES 2025 with optional OLED displays, the latest AMD and Intel CPUs and starting prices under $1,000. Here's everything to know!
CES 2025: The biggest innovations we're looking forward to
By Alex Wawro published
CES 2025 is just around the corner, and we're about to hop on planes to head to Vegas and check it out. Here's what to look forward to!
Start 2025 off right with $300 off this RTX 4070 gaming laptop
By Alex Wawro published
Score the 15-inch Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop with an Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070 GPU on board for $300 off, dropping the price below $1,000 for a limited time!
5 tips to game better on your Asus ROG Ally
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Ally is one of the best Steam Deck alternatives, and a mighty handy 1080p PC gaming handheld. Here's 5 simple tips to wring more fun out of your new Asus ROG Ally or ROG Ally X!
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