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 Black Friday monitor deals you can buy right now
By Alex Wawro, Dave Meikleham last updated
Awesome monitor deals are still available in the wake of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and these are the best offers we've found so far!
Dell XPS 13 Plus: Reasons to buy and skip this Black Friday deal
By Alex Wawro published
Dell's Black Friday deal on a new XPS 13 Plus (2023) knocks $300 or more off the price of its lightest laptop. Here's good reasons to snag this deal, as well as reasons you may want to wait.
I love this Dell touchscreen monitor + USB hub — and it’s $100 off for Black Friday now
By Alex Wawro published
This 24-inch touchscreen monitor may not be the brightest, the fastest or the best, but it has a slew of features that make it a great complement to your laptop — and I love the way it moves.
Windows 11 just became an app for your iPhone — here's how it works
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft dropped a new Windows app (in preview form) that lets you stream Windows to iPhones, iPads, Macs and Android devices. Here's what you can do with it, and when.
Bing with ChatGPT is now Copilot — what it means for you
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft is officially rebranding Bing with ChatGPT to Copilot, envisioning it as an extension of its Microsoft 365 Copilot service. Here's how that's going to change things.
Windows 11 could finally let you uninstall one of Microsoft's most annoying apps
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 may soon let you uninstall some of its most annoying bloatware, including the Camera and Cortana apps, if an in-development Windows update rolls out to everyone.
I've never bought a Mac, but this one thing would sell me instantly
By Alex Wawro published
Touchscreens on Macs make so much sense that I started dreaming they were real. Here's a glimpse at what a glorious future that could be.
Apple Vision Pro may let you draw a ‘privacy cloak’ around you and a friend — here’s how
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready to gossip with confidence in AR, VR and beyond
MacBook Pro M3 battery life tested — this blows everything else away
By Alex Wawro last updated
The new MacBook Pro M3 laptops are remarkably long-lived, outlasting some of the best laptops on the market—but not the best MacBooks.
Windows 11 Copilot could be a game-changer for how I work — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Windows Copilot + Voice Access could revolutionize PCs for me
Apple October Event recap: M3 MacBook Pro, new M3 iMac and all the ‘scary fast’ news
By Jason England last updated
Here's everything we learned at the Apple October 'Scary Fast' event on October 30, where we met the new Apple M3 chip family and the new iMac and MacBook Pros they power.
Apple ‘Scary Fast’ event — all the new products we expect to see
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's all the Macs we expect Apple to launch on Monday's 'Scary Fast' event, which kicks off Monday October 30th at 5 PM Pacific.
Microsoft CEO sees AI-powered Copilot as 'like the Start button' of Windows
By Alex Wawro last updated
"[Windows Copilot] completely changes, I think, the user habits" said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in a recent chat with Qualcomm's CEO that could give us a hint of what's to come in Windows.
macOS Sonoma lets you turn any website into an app you can dock — here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sonoma gives you the ability to turn any website into an "app" you can dock and open like any other. Here's how to do it, and what the benefits are.
Apple reportedly spending $1 billion a year on AI — here’s what it could bring your iPhone and more
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is reportedly planning to spend $1 billion a year on generative AI, which means you should expect to see ChatGPT-like features showing up in iOS, iPadOS and macOS down the road.
Everything needs a Dark Mode now that OLED is everywhere
By Alex Wawro published
Dark mode is more critical than ever in the age of HDR and OLED, so why don't more major sites and services offer it? Here's how our computing editor avoids getting blinded in 2023.
How to use Windows 11 Copilot — here's what you can do with AI
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want to do more with your Windows PC? Follow our straightforward guide to how to access Windows 11's brand-new AI chatbot.
Intel debuts new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs without raising prices
By Alex Wawro published
Intel's new Raptor Lake desktop chips refresh the line with a fresh set of CPUs that are slightly more powerful and slightly cheaper than last year's models.
Apple iMac 2021 review (24-inch)
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's 24-inch iMac is a slender, speedy machine packing great speakers, an excellent webcam, and a beautiful screen.
Windows 11 finally gets RGB lighting controls - here's how to use them
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 finally gets a menu for controlling your PC's RGB lighting, though it's a bit anemic at launch. Here's how it works, and how to make the most of it.
macOS Sonoma release date, new features and everything you need to know
By Alan Martin last updated
macOS Sonoma is the latest version of macOS. Here's what you need to know.
Windows 11 update with Copilot just dropped — here's what it's like to use Microsoft's AI assistant
By Alex Wawro published
You can now download the latest Windows 11 update to get access to the new Copilot assistant as well as new features in File Explorer, Paint and more. Here's how.
macOS Sonoma is out now — how to download and 3 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sonoma is out now, and supported Macs can download it today to start checking out all the new features. Here's how.
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