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
Microsoft Build 2024 preview — AI laptops, Copilot, Windows 12 and what else we expect
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's what we expect Microsoft to unveil at Build 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 review: This versatile OLED foldable costs too much
By Alex Wawro published
This beautiful OLED foldable is undercut by high prices and poor performance
Microsoft now says your PC is in need of ‘repair’ if you’re not using Bing with Edge
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft has a new app which markets itself as a utility tool for Windows, but one of its "repair tips" is to go back to using Bing with Edge.
Apple unveils eye tracking, music haptics and more for iPhone in big accessibility push
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is adding a boatload of accessibility features to your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro headset this year. Here's everything you need to know!
iPad Pro 2024 benchmarks: Here’s how Apple’s M4 chip performs
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's new iPad Air and Pro tested: Here's how fast the M4 actually is, and how it compares to other tablets and laptops. Spoiler: It's good.
iPad Pro 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 10: How these premium tablets compare
By Alex Wawro published
Not sure which tablet is right for you? Here's everything you need to know about Apple's iPad Pro 2024 vs the Microsoft Surface Pro 10.
iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Pro 2024: Biggest differences explained
By Alex Wawro published
Here's everything you need to know about what sets the new iPads apart
Forget the new iPad Air — the iPad mini just crashed to $399
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's iPad mini is one of the best pint-sized tablets you can buy, and right now it's 20% off at Amazon for a limited time.
US crackdown on Huawei intensifies as Intel, Qualcomm lose licenses to ship chips to the Chinese hardware giant
By Alex Wawro published
The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked licenses for Intel and Qualcomm to ship some chips to Huawei, likely in response to lawmakers' fears of the Chinese tech company's AI laptops.
Acer Aspire Go 15: This $300 laptop is a killer value
By Alex Wawro last updated
This $299 Windows 11 laptop is a great workhorse for the money
Apple ‘Let Loose’ event announcements — new iPad Pro M4, iPad Air, Apple Pencil Pro and latest news
By Jeff Parsons last updated
Apple introduced us to a new iPad Pro and iPad Air during its May 7 "Let Loose" event, alongside new accessories and an all-new M4 chip. Here's everything you need to know.
iPad Air 2024 vs iPad Air 2022: Here’s everything that’s new
By Alex Wawro published
Here's what sets the M2 iPad Air apart from the old model
GeForce Now just got easier to use on Steam Deck — here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Steam Deck users, rejoice! Nvidia is making GeForce Now better and easier to use on Valve's handheld, though some headaches remain.
Save $600 on a new RTX 4060 Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop in this killer deal
By Alex Wawro published
Razer just slashed this powerful Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop by $400 — that's a new lowest price ever.
7 Google Docs keyboard shortcuts to get more done in less time
By Alex Wawro published
Google Docs is a great free online word processor, and you can get a lot of productivity out of it once you know these keyboard shortcuts.
Discord: Everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro last updated
Discord is one of the most popular platforms for chatting with friends or streaming games. Here's what you need to know about the popular app.
Rabbit R1 pickup party recap — new features, demos, unboxing and more
By Anthony Spadafora, Alex Wawro last updated
The Rabbit R1 AI-powered wearable has generated massive interest, and on April 23 the first units were unboxed and handed out live at a special pickup party. Here's all the details as they happened.
Supersized 12.9-inch iPad Air launch now looks imminent — here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
We're expecting Apple to release a new iPad Air in May, and reports are it will be the first to debut in both 10-inch and 12.9-inch sizes. Now, new evidence backs that up.
I reviewed Windows 11, and these are 3 things Windows 12 has to do better
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 is showing its age, and Windows 12 is right around the corner. Here are three things that could make the new release a genuinely exciting upgrade.
The best tablets under $500 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best budget-friendly tablets around, from iPads to Fire tablets.
I just tested Logitech's new shortcut to ChatGPT — and it's a big time-saver
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready to summon ChatGPT with the press of a button
AMD just unveiled new Pro CPUs to take on Intel in the AI wars
By Alex Wawro published
AMD just unveiled the first Windows desktop CPU with AI onboard
I review laptops for a living, and these are my 3 favorite laptop travel accessories
By Alex Wawro published
If my laptop's coming with me on a trip, so are these bad boys
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