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
Windows 11's big 24H2 update is here: 5 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft has released its big Fall 2024 update for Windows 11, and these are some of the most useful new features for everyone, regardless of whether you have a Copilot+ PC or not.
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want a great laptop that transforms into a tablet? These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we recommend
MSI Codex R2 review: 1080p gaming on a budget
By Alex Wawro published
Great 1080p gaming can be yours for under $1,500 with this MSI gaming PC.
This new Google Chrome upgrade made me say 'whoa' out loud — and it's a game changer
By Alex Wawro last updated
I never thought I'd be this excited about a new Chrome feature, but a recent upgrade for Google Workspace users has me surprised at what a big impact a little Google Calendar widget can make.
Score! Dell just knocked up to $300 off this killer Alienware OLED gaming monitor
By Alex Wawro published
Save up to $300 on a new QD-OLED curved gaming monitor in this killer deal on a new Alienware display with support for AMD or Nvidia gaming tech.
M4 MacBooks: Everything we know so far
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple is working on a new generation of M4 MacBooks, and AI is likely to be a central focus. Here's everything you need to know about what's next for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
Hurry! This early Black Friday deal takes $700 off top RTX 4080 gaming laptop
By Alex Wawro published
If you're looking for a powerful gaming laptop, I just found an awesome Amazon Prime Day sale you can't miss.
iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6: Here’s all the biggest upgrades
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's new iPad mini 7 is due out in 2024, and it comes with a few key upgrades over the old iPad mini 6 (2021) that you should know about.
No Kindle? No problem: 5 places to buy DRM-free e-books
By Alex Wawro published
You can still get great e-books without the Kindle store
ReMarkable Paper Pro review: The best tablet for writers, now in color
By Alex Wawro published
Color adds a new dimension to this premium e-paper slate
Intel's first Arrow Lake CPUs are here, and they're all about power efficiency
By Alex Wawro published
The first Intel desktop chips with NPUs have arrived
Hurry! This $700 Prime Day discount on one of the best OLED gaming monitors around ends soon!
By Alex Wawro published
The eye-catching LG UltraGear curved OLED gaming monitor is nearly 50% off for Prime Day in October, but act fast — this deal won't last long!
I test tablets for a living, and these are the 8 best Prime Day tablet deals I've seen so far
By Alex Wawro last updated
Snag these excellent slates at a killer discount
Act fast! Amazon's knocking $500 off one of the best gaming laptops we've ever tested for Prime Day
By Alex Wawro published
This 18-inch Alienware gaming laptop is a beast thanks to its Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, and right now it's $500 off for Prime Day!
The best Lenovo laptops in 2024: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Lenovo laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.
The best business laptops in 2024: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best business laptops help you be more productive on the go - these are models we recommend most from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more.
I saw Nvidia's Project G-Assist AI assistant in person, and I'm impressed: here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I visited Nvidia's HQ in Santa Clara and came away intrigued by Project G-Assist — an AI assistant that developers put in games, which can see, hear and respond to gamers' questions in real time.
Intel Lunar Lake benchmarks — here’s how it compares to Snapdragon X and Apple M3
By Alex Wawro published
Intel's latest laptop chips put to the test
Windows Recall: How it works, how to turn it off and why you should
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft backpedals after well-earned backlash over Recall
Forget Prime Day — 5 great deals you can get right now in Woot's October PC sale
By Alex Wawro published
Snag these killer Wootoberfest deals on new and refurbished gear
I tried this space-age keyboard and it unlocked new levels of productivity — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The ZSA Moonlander is a funky-looking split ergonomic mechanical keyboard with a secret: system-wide hotkeys that unlock new levels of productivity. Here's how.
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review
By Alex Wawro last updated
Come for the AI features, stay for the great value
How to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10
By Alex Wawro last updated
God Mode lets you access more than 200 Windows tools and settings in one place. Here's how to activate the feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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