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

This RTX 5090 Corsair gaming PC has redefined gaming for me - here's why
By Alex Wawro published
This pricey behemoth proves the PC is the best place to game

The best Samsung tablets in 2025: Our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Samsung tablets we've reviewed, in a range of prices and sizes to fit a variety of budgets.

This AR software has been a game-changer for my productivity — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Spacetop takes the neck pain out of working on the road

I borrowed the EV Hummer to visit my mom - and the drive almost ruined Mother's Day
By Alex Wawro published
As much as I like the comfort of this EV SUV, I'm not ready for the range anxiety

3 things I like (and one thing I don't) about the Bob & Brad Hand Massager
By Alex Wawro published
This little massager can put some serious heat and pressure on your hands

Microsoft is all in on AI at Build 2025: 3 things you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
AI was all anyone could talk about at Microsoft's annual developer conference

Microsoft Build 2025: All the big AI news announced
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's everything Microsoft announced at its AI-focused developer event

Acer's going all-in on OLED laptops at Computex 2025
By Alex Wawro published
Acer is unveiling a slew of new Windows ultraportables packing OLED touchscreens, Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and all sorts of cutting-edge features. Here's what you need to know.

This $65 mouse helped me take living room PC gaming to the next level - here's how
By Alex Wawro published
PC gaming on the couch has always been a hassle for me, but this cheap handheld mouse has been a game-changer — here's why.

This gaming chair has been a game-changer for my productivity – here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I've never been happier to spend all day behind a desk

Microsoft's new Surface Pro takes a page from Apple's playbook, and I couldn't be happier
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro 11 is smaller, cheaper and less powerful than last year's Surface Pro. But it's also a big improvement in one key way. Here's why.

The best iPads for kids in 2025: Our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best iPads to give your kids

Microsoft unveils smaller, cheaper Surface Pro and Surface Laptop — everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready for smaller, cheaper Surfaces

I just saw the future of computing — and it makes me a believer in AR smart glasses
By Alex Wawro last updated
Spacetop grows up

Nvidia's DLSS is a game-changer for PC gaming - here's how it works
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia's DLSS technology has been a game-changer for PC gaming, making it fairly easy get better performance at virtually no cost. Here's everything you need to know about how to use it.

I was skeptical of RTX 50 GPUs but now I'm a believer — here's why
By Alex Wawro last updated
After experiencing DLSS 4, I have seen the light

This RTX 5080 gaming laptop is the most fun I've ever had reviewing a PC — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a beast that delivers a new grade of gaming performance

Next-gen Intel Arc GPUs could take on Nvidia RTX 50-series with this big upgrade
By Alex Wawro published
A new job listing suggests Intel's next-gen GPUs will include GDDR7 RAM, something only Nvidia's 50-series GPUs currently offer.

9 MacBook keyboard shortcuts you need to know first
By Alex Wawro published
These are the most important and useful macOS keyboard shortcuts that every Mac owner should know.

Best Mac apps in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
I review Macs for a living, and I think these are the best of the best Mac apps you can install on your new iMac or MacBook.

15 top Windows 11 tips everyone needs to know
By Alex Wawro published
I reviewed Windows 11 and have used it for years—here are my top 25 tips for making the most of it.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review
By Alex Wawro published
The well-designed Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is a jack-of-all-trades creator laptop that's equally great for work and play. Whatever you do, the gorgeous OLED touchscreen will make it look fantastic.

Microsoft turns 50: 25 best and worst moments
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft turns 50 on April 4, and to mark the occasion we're looking back at all the highs and lows of this influential company.
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