Latest articles by Alex Wawro
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
Windows 11 Pro offers some features you don't get with Windows 11 Home, but it costs over $60 more. Here's what you need to know when deciding which version to buy.
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
macOS Sequoia review: Smart and subtle upgrades
Apple's macOS Sequoia makes your Mac smarter and easier to use thanks to new features like iPhone Mirroring and window tiling, but the biggest upgrade—Apple Intelligence—is still MIA.
Hurry! Best Buy's knocking $400 off this RTX 4060 gaming laptop for a limited time
Hurry and save big on this slick HP gaming laptop
Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor review: Two refresh rates for one great price
The Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor delivers great picture quality at 4K 180Hz or 1080p at up to 360Hz, making this $599 gaming monitor a great budget dual-mode display.
I review Chromebooks for a living, and I install these 5 apps every time
Just got a new Chromebook? Here are some tips on which apps you should install right away and how, from someone who's unboxed hundreds of new ChromeOS machines.
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024: our top picks
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.
Intel Lunar Lake: 5 things you need to know about the new chip
The Intel Core Ultra 200V looks like a big leap forward
Intel Lunar Lake laptops have arrived — here’s 5 launching now
These Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs are coming to stores near you
5 ultimate dorm room gadgets our editors wish they had back in college
These are the ultimate dorm room gadgets for going back to school this year, according to Tom's Guide's top experts in audio, computing, phones and more!
Best Amazon Labor Day laptop deals — 13 can't-miss sales to shop right now
Amazon has some of the best Labor Day laptop sales we've seen. I test laptops for a living and here are 13 deals to get.
I tried Adobe's AI assistant, and it could be a game-changer for D&D — here's why
Get ready to chat with your books
I review PCs for a living and this $300 laptop does more than an iPad for less
The $300 Acer Aspire Go 15 is a great budget laptop that does more than an iPad for less.
Act fast! Our favorite mini PC is $150 off for a limited time
The Mac mini M2 Pro is, pound for pound, one of the fastest desktop PCs you can buy and it's now on sale ahead of Labor Day.
I review Macs for a living, and I install these 5 apps first on every MacBook
Just got a new MacBook Air or Mac mini? Here are some tips on which apps you should install right away and how, from someone who's unboxed dozens of new Apple PCs.
I review laptops for a living, and I install these 7 apps on every Windows 11 PC
Just got a new Windows laptop or desktop? Here are some tips on which apps you should install right away and how, from someone who's unboxed hundreds of new PCs.
Best photo printers of 2024: our top picks
Photo printers come in all shapes and sizes, from full-sized multifunction printers to portable models that fit in your pocket. Here are the very best photo printers we've reviewed.
The best 15-inch laptops in 2024: our top picks tested and rated
The best 15-inch laptops straddle the line between power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.
Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review: My favorite business laptop of the year (so far)
The Lenovo Slim 7 is available at Costco for $999, and that's a great deal for this 14-inch Windows 11 laptop with an OLED touchscreen. This Lenovo Slim 7 review will show you why.
The best Amazon Fire tablets in 2024: our top picks
These are the best Amazon Fire tablets you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Best Mac apps in 2024: our top picks
Of all the apps available for Apple computers, these are the some of the best you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.
AMD just dropped nearly $5 billion on ZT Systems to fight Nvidia on AI
Chipmaker AMD has dropped nearly $5 billion to acquire server hardware company ZT Systems as it works to upgrade its ability to develop and ship AI systems to compete with the likes of Nvidia.
The best mouse in 2024
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
