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

The best Samsung tablets in 2025: Our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Samsung tablets we've reviewed, in a range of prices and sizes to fit a variety of budgets.

The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
I think these are among the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines and everything in between.

The best wireless mouse in 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading your everyday carry, here are our picks for the best wireless mouse on the market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I review gaming PCs for a living, and I'd never buy the RTX 5090 — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I've built gaming PCs for 25 years, and here's what I'd buy instead of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090.
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