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
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 graphics cards are here — everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro, Jason England last updated
Nvidia just dropped a bombshell at CES 2025 by unveiling its new line of GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, crowned by the GeForce RTX 5090. Here's everything you need to know.
Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is a new Steam Deck competitor with detachable Nintendo Switch-like controllers
By Alex Wawro published
Acer aims to one-up the Steam Deck using the Switch's best trick
Acer just unveiled new Copilot+ laptops with OLED at CES 2025, and I'm intrigued
By Alex Wawro published
Acer unveiled some new Copilot+ laptops at CES 2025 with optional OLED displays, the latest AMD and Intel CPUs and starting prices under $1,000. Here's everything to know!
5 tips to game better on your Asus ROG Ally
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Ally is one of the best Steam Deck alternatives, and a mighty handy 1080p PC gaming handheld. Here's 5 simple tips to wring more fun out of your new Asus ROG Ally or ROG Ally X!
5 Apple Intelligence features to try first on your new MacBook
By Alex Wawro published
If you've upgraded your MacBook Pro or Mac mini to macOS Sequoia, there's a bunch of new Apple Intelligence features for you to check out! Here's how to get started.
Intel offers apologies and fixes for Arrow Lake performance issues: What you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Intel Arrow Lake desktop CPU performance issues explained by new company blog post outlining fixes which will take through January 2025 at least to roll out.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is the company's latest ultra-large Android tablet with a stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display and even more power under the hood.
Kindle Scribe (2024) review
By Alex Wawro last updated
This is the best Kindle Scribe yet, but it still needs some work
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.
Best laser printers in 2025 - our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
If you want the best blend of print quality and low-cost printing, laser printers are where it's at. See our favorites to find the best laser printers out there.
Best portable printers in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best portable printers let you print anywhere with compact designs, handy batteries and even scanning and copying capabilities.
I replaced my work laptop with the biggest Android tablet you can get — here's what happened
By Alex Wawro published
It's actually pretty good!
The best monitors in 2025
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
I review PCs for a living, and Apple Intelligence is already better than Windows Copilot
By Alex Wawro published
Windows Copilot has been live for a year while Apple Intelligence has been live for a month, yet I already like Apple's offering better for work and play - here's why.
The best laptops under $500 in 2025: our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.
Best 3D printers for 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best 3D printers allow you to create new designs at home and we have recommendations based on your skills, budget and aspirations.
Apple iMac M4: 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Alex Wawro published
On the fence about buying the new iMac? This will help
Best all-in-one computers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best all-in-one computers for families, students and professionals, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Best computers in 2025: our top picks
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.
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2025
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Need a great monitor for your MacBook Pro? These are some of the best
Don’t look now, but Macs are finally getting good for gaming
By Alex Wawro published
As we gear up for the arrival of M4 MacBooks, a look back at our reviews and testing data over the last few years shows how far Apple has come in making Macs feel like legit gaming machines.
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4: Everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro last updated
Get ready for a major speed boost
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.
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.
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.
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