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
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 2025: 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 2025: 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.
Windows 11 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
Windows 11 refines what’s good about Windows 10 without changing too much — for better and for worse.
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
By Alex Wawro last updated
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?
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.
macOS Sequoia review: Smart and subtle upgrades
By Alex Wawro last updated
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
By Alex Wawro published
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
By Alex Wawro published
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.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!