
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

I just played games on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs and it feels like the future — here's why I'm not buying one
By Alex Wawro published
I have seen the future of DLSS 4 gaming on Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and I'm impressed, but I still wouldn't buy one. Here's why.

Best student tablet in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Louis Ramirez last updated
From the iPad to the OnePlus Pad to the Surface Pro, here are the best student tablets for anyone heading back to school.

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.

MacBook Air 15-inch M4 vs MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: Which is right for you?
By Alex Wawro published
Everything you need to know to pick which MacBook is best

I love my ROG Ally, and these 5 simple tweaks help me game longer
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Ally is one of the best Steam Deck alternatives, and I've got some advice on how to tune it to get better battery life so you can game longer on the go.

The best 15-inch laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best 15-inch laptops straddle the line between power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.

MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.

Nvidia's RTX Remix just launched, and it could make remastering your favorite old games easy: here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Old games will look better than ever on Nvidia's new 50-series cards

Best computers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

Score! Best Buy has this killer curved 4K OLED gaming monitor for $300 off
By Alex Wawro published
Score! Best Buy is knocking $300 off the price of a killer Alienware curved 4K OLED gaming monitor, but you'll want to act fast to get it.

Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: More powerful than ever
By Alex Wawro published
The new Apple Mac Studio M4 Max has arrived, delivering more power than ever in the same small silver box. I've tested and used one myself—here's everything you should know before you buy!

The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

The best tablets on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Android to Apple to Chrome and yes, even Windows, we can recommend the best tablet for you based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.

Mac Studio M3 Ultra: 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Alex Wawro published
Everything to know before you buy a new Mac Studio

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.

Hurry! Amazon's knocking $250 off this Samsung OLED gaming monitor
By Alex Wawro published
This killer gaming monitor deal knocks $250 off a new 27-inch 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor from Samsung with AMD FreeSync support. Don't miss it!

The MacBook Air M4 could be the laptop of the year — and it's not because of the new chip
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's new MacBook Air M4 promises more power than its predecessors for a lower starting price, cementing its place as the best MacBook for most of us. Here's why.

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.

ZSA Moonlander keyboard review: My favorite ergo split keyboard so far
By Alex Wawro published
The ZSA Moonlander is a remarkable split ergonomic hot-swappable keyboard that's more customizable than anything I've ever used, and I love it. Here's why.

Hurry and score $700 off this killer RTX 4090 gaming laptop
By Alex Wawro published
This powerful 16-inch gaming laptop comes with a top-of-the-line Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Lenovo is putting AI in everything — here's what they can do
By Alex Wawro published
Lenovo brought some proof-of-concept devices to MWC 2025 in Barcelona this week that showcase how it might integrate AI into monitors and accessories, as well as a cool new USB-C solar power bank.

Framework Laptop 12 hands-on
By Alex Wawro published
Not yet ratedI went hands-on with the new Framework Laptop 12 2-in-1, and I love the potential of this colorful, kid-focused laptop. Here's why.

Act fast! Best Buy just knocked $500 off one of the best RTX 4070 gaming laptops
By Alex Wawro published
Best Buy has cut the price of an Alienware m18 R2 with Intel Core i9 and an RTX 4070 by $500 off, making this a killer deal.
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