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
I sat in Sony's car of the future, and it's lacking more than legroom
By Alex Wawro published
For starters, there's no door handles
Google I/O 2024 dates announced — here's what to expect
By Alex Wawro published
Google's annual developer conference is happening again in May, where we expect to see the reveal of new Android features and devices.
Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
How to remap the Copilot key on Windows 11
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 has a Copilot key built in, but sometimes you want to move it around. Here's how to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11, using the versatile Microsoft PowerToys.
MacBook Air M3 benchmarks — here’s how it compares to MacBook Pro and Windows
By Alex Wawro published
The new MacBook Air M3 models are in our testing lab right now, and we have the latest results hot and ready for you! Here's how fast these Apple M3 MacBooks really are.
My new favorite wrist rest is a mouse — or is it the other way around?
By Alex Wawro published
The Rollermouse Pro Slim from Contour Design is a PC peripheral that centers a mouse beneath your wrists (in the form of the Rollerbar), giving you a potentially ergonomic alternative.
Windows 11 Copilot just got a major upgrade — here’s all the new skills
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft is upgrading Windows Copilot with new plugins and skills this month, so get ready for it to be a little more capable starting today - here's how.
Intel wants its chips inside 100 million 'AI PCs' by 2025
By Alex Wawro published
Intel representatives have laid out plans to ship 100 million 'AI PCs' with Intel Core Ultra chips in them by 2025. This is a big deal because you're about to see them everywhere.
Lenovo brought a transparent laptop to MWC 2024 that merges 'real and virtual' with AI help - here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Lenovo debuts a sci-fi transparent display laptop prototype with AI powers
3 things that will make using your laptop way more comfortable
By Alex Wawro published
These 3 accessories will instantly improve your experience using a laptop. I know because I use them, and I talked to a certified ergonomic assessment specialist to verify they're good for you.
Google Gemini temporarily halts AI-generated images of humans amid uproar
By Alex Wawro published
Gogole has temporarily blocked its Gemini AI chatbot from generating images of humans after an online uproar over its historical inaccuracies.
Are AI laptops worth the hype? Here's how they could win us over
By Alex Wawro published
AI is the next big thing coming to laptops. Here's how they could win us over.
Asus Zenbook 13 OLED review: An excellent value
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Asus Zenbook 13 OLED offers good performance, amazing battery life, and a great OLED screen for under $900.
Framework Laptop 13 (2023) review: The Anti-MacBook gets an upgrade
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is the best laptop on the market if you care about sustainability, upgradability and your right to repair.
Apple Studio Display review: The best monitor for your Mac
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Apple Studio Display packs a gorgeous 5K screen, excellent camera and fantastic speaker system
Apple Vision Pro on a plane — this Microsoft exec is blown away
By Alex Wawro published
'This is wild' says Microsoft exec after using Apple Vision Pro on a plane. Here's everything worth learning from the experience.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
Lenovo's new Duet 3 has a bigger, brighter screen than the original Duet, along with a bigger price tag, but it still delivers the same sweet blend of performance, portability and affordability.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: The Chromebook you really want
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Galaxy Chromebook 2’s QLED display, improved battery life and sleek design make this a compelling premium Chromebook, even though you need to make some trade-offs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 might be an entry-level Android tablet, but its upgraded AMOLED display makes it feel like a premium slate.
iBuyPower Y60 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
The iBuyPower Y60 is an eye-catching gaming PC that plays games well while showcasing what's inside to full effect.
Acer Predator Orion 3000 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
This stylish gaming PC is great for 1080p gaming
Alienware Aurora R15 review: Cool under pressure
By Alex Wawro last updated
Alienware's Aurora R15 delivers customizable gaming goodness in a whisper-quiet case that looks good on a desk.
Look out, Photoshop: Apple just released a new image-editing AI model
By Alex Wawro published
Apple teamed up with University of California, Santa Barbara researchers to develop a better AI image editor, and the company is releasing the results as open-source software.
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