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
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2024: our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.
Intel Lunar Lake: 5 things you need to know about the new chip
By Alex Wawro published
The Intel Core Ultra 200V looks like a big leap forward
Intel Lunar Lake laptops have arrived — here’s 5 launching now
By Alex Wawro last updated
These Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs are coming to stores near you
I tried Adobe's AI assistant, and it could be a game-changer for D&D — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready to chat with your books
I review PCs for a living and this $300 laptop does more than an iPad for less
By Alex Wawro last updated
The $300 Acer Aspire Go 15 is a great budget laptop that does more than an iPad for less.
I review Macs for a living, and I install these 5 apps first on every MacBook
By Alex Wawro published
Just got a new MacBook Air or Mac mini? Here are some tips on which apps you should install right away and how, from someone who's unboxed dozens of new Apple PCs.
I review laptops for a living, and I install these 7 apps on every Windows 11 PC
By Alex Wawro last updated
Just got a new Windows laptop or desktop? Here are some tips on which apps you should install right away and how, from someone who's unboxed hundreds of new PCs.
Best photo printers of 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Photo printers come in all shapes and sizes, from full-sized multifunction printers to portable models that fit in your pocket. Here are the very best photo printers we've reviewed.
The best 15-inch laptops in 2024: 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.
Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review: My favorite business laptop of the year (so far)
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Lenovo Slim 7 is available at Costco for $999, and that's a great deal for this 14-inch Windows 11 laptop with an OLED touchscreen. This Lenovo Slim 7 review will show you why.
The best Amazon Fire tablets in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Amazon Fire tablets you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Best Mac apps in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Of all the apps available for Apple computers, these are the some of the best you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.
AMD just dropped nearly $5 billion on ZT Systems to fight Nvidia on AI
By Alex Wawro published
Chipmaker AMD has dropped nearly $5 billion to acquire server hardware company ZT Systems as it works to upgrade its ability to develop and ship AI systems to compete with the likes of Nvidia.
The best mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 review
By Alex Wawro published
This lovely AMOLED-equipped 2-in-1 can go all day
New macOS Sequoia beta brings this handy upgrade to iPhone Mirroring — and I couldn’t be happier
By Alex Wawro published
Apple has added a new feature to iPhone Mirroring in the latest macOS Sequoia beta that allows you to edit your iPhone home screen right from your Mac. Here's how it works and why it's so useful.
I spent an hour in the Virtuix Omni One full-body VR rig — here's what it feels like
By Alex Wawro last updated
Full-body VR is coming to the home...for upwards of $2,500
I upgraded my Framework Laptop CPU to Meteor Lake in an hour: here’s 3 things I learned
By Alex Wawro published
Swapping out laptop CPUs is easier than it sounds — if you own the right laptop
Apple tipped to launch the smallest Mac mini ever with M4 Pro
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is working on a new Mac mini M4 that's due out at the end of 2024, and if what we're hearing is true, it will be smaller than ever before and powered by the new M4 Pro chip.
Is Apple Intelligence a game changer or gimmick?
By Ryan Morrison published
Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac over the next year and some speculate it will change how we use computers forever, but what do Tom’s Guide staff think?
I tried Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia — here’s my take on the new AI features
By Alex Wawro published
The pros and cons so far
How to record audio in macOS Sequoia Notes
By Alex Wawro published
Record and transcribe audio right in Notes with macOS Sequoia
I just tried the best new feature in macOS Sequoia — this will make your life so much easier
By Alex Wawro last updated
One of the most useful and subtle new features in Apple's macOS Sequoia is window tiling, which makes it easier to quickly organize apps on and windows on your desktop. Here's how!
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