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 ditched my iPhone for an Android foldable: 3 things I love and 2 things I hate
By Alex Wawro published
After more than a decade, I switched from an iPhone to Android; here's how it's going.

The best tablets under $500 - our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best budget tablets don't feel like it, and these are the best slates we've tested and reviewed that you can buy for $500 or less.

I’ve played 1000s of hours on over 100 gaming laptops — here are the best gaming laptops that I’d personally recommend
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.

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.

The best Apple Pencil alternatives in 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
We found the best Apple Pencil alternatives for every budget.

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.

5 things to consider when buying a laptop, from a pro laptop reviewer
By Alex Wawro published
Whether you're going back to school or back to the office, I have some hard-won advice on what to look for when buying a new laptop for yourself or someone you love.

Best 15-inch laptops in 2025: 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.

If there's one laptop you could buy for life, it's this one - here's why
By Alex Wawro last updated
Only Framework could actually pull it off

5 Tips To Get Your MacBook Ready To Go Back To School
By Alex Wawro published
Taking a MacBook back to school with you? Run down this quick checklist to make sure it's in tip-top shape first.

I review mice for a living, and this is my favorite mouse company of 2025
By Alex Wawro published
I've been reviewing PCs and PC accessories for years, and after testing a few Elecom mice over the last year and change, I've become a believer in this Japanese mouse maker. Here's why.

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.

I review over 200 laptops each year, and these are the best laptops of 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best laptops my team and I recommend based on testing dozens of models from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and more.

I review Macs for a living: 5 ways macOS Tahoe has made me more productive
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's latest version of macOS isn't even released yet, but after testing out the macOS 26 Tahoe beta version all summer, I'm getting excited about using the final release.

5 apps I use to turn my iPad into the ultimate workstation
By Alex Wawro published
I've been dreaming of being able to work from just a tablet for years, and with these five apps I can finally ditch my laptop and travel with just an iPad. Here's how.

I review iPads for a living — here's 15 iPad shortcuts I can't live without
By Alex Wawro published
These shortcuts help me get more done on my iPad with less work

5 questions to ask yourself when buying a PC, from someone who reviews them for a living
By Alex Wawro published
Shopping for a new PC? Before you start building a wishlist or pricing out parts, ask yourself these five simple questions from an experienced PC reviewer.

I review Windows laptops for a living, and these are the best keyboard shortcuts I found on Reddit
By Alex Wawro published
Be more productive and become a Windows 11 power user by mastering these useful keyboard shortcuts, which have been hand-selected from the most recommended shortcuts on Reddit.

This gaming PC feels like an Xbox 360 with an RTX 5090 inside - here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The Maingear MG-1 Ultimate is pricey, powerful and whisper-quiet

5 tips to be more productive in Google Keep
By Alex Wawro published
Get more done faster with these easy tips

Ditch the 'tech neck' — I review laptops for a living and these AR glasses are now my go-to accessory
By Alex Wawro last updated
These specs can ease your pain

Windows 10 will die this fall — here's how to survive
By Alex Wawro published
Don't go gentle into that good night and give up Windows 10 without a fight

The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want a great laptop that transforms into a tablet? These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we recommend

I ditched my mouse for this tablet for a week and I’m already feeling less pain in my wrists, arms and back
By Alex Wawro published
After ditching my mouse in favor of a Wacom tablet, I've been climbing a steep learning curve—but after only a week I've already noticed less pain and tension in my wrists, arms and back.
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