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

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 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
Editor's ChoiceThe 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

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.

The best business laptops: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best business laptops help you be more productive on the go - these are models we recommend most from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more.

macOS Tahoe hands-on preview: Apple Intelligence and Liquid Glass steal the show
By Alex Wawro published
Not yet ratedSmart upgrades and cool new customization options are coming to Mac

I've been using the new Spotlight in macOS Tahoe 26 — and it's an absolute game-changer
By Alex Wawro published
I have some tips to help you become a Spotlight Search power user

macOS Tahoe 26 public beta just dropped — 5 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is making macOS a bit more colorful with Tahoe, and there are a few key advertised details that have me more excited to put it on my MacBook than I expected. Here's why.

macOS Tahoe 26 is ready to try out: here’s how to download the public beta
By Alex Wawro last updated
Try out macOS 26 now that the public beta is live!

The best Amazon Fire tablets: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
I've reviewed a lot of slates and I think these are the best Amazon Fire tablets you can buy right now, based on my team's hands-on testing and reviews.

We benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077 on Mac M1 to M4 — the numbers don’t lie
By Alex Wawro last updated
Cyberpunk 2077 Mac vs. Windows

You can now stream select Xbox games you own to PC, no Xbox required—but there's a catch
By Alex Wawro published
Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription can now stream some games they own to their PC, TV or smartphone, including some console-only games.

This $50 trackball mouse is the most comfy I've ever used — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
This is a huge game-changer for folks cramped by tiny mice
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