
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

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.

The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

The best printers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best printers we recommend for every need and budget, backed up by our expert hands-on testing and reviews.

5 cool things you can do with your Flipper Zero
By Alex Wawro published
The Flipper Zero is a digital multitool that's gotten a bad rap due to concerns it could be used for nefarious hacking, but there's also lots of cool stuff it can do.

MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo (2025) review
By Alex Wawro last updated
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo delivers good Windows 11 performance in an easy-to-carry 16-inch chassis that costs under $2,000.

I didn't love the Kindle Scribe when I reviewed it, but this new feature changed my mind
By Alex Wawro published
Amazon's Kindle Scribe just got a sweet upgrade that makes taking notes easier

I reviewed Windows 11, and these are the 5 new features I'm most excited about for 2025
By Alex Wawro published
There's some good reasons to run Windows 11 this year

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 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

This is the best RPG I've played since Baldur's Gate 3 — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Indie darling Caves of Qud has been in development for over 15 years, and now that it's finally hit 1.0 I think it might be the best RPG I've played in decades.
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