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
5 tips to make the most of your new MacBook
By Alex Wawro published
Just got a new MacBook? Here are our top five tips for what you should do right away, whether it's the latest MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: No MacBook Pro moves like this
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a smart improvement on the original, adding more power under the hood and more ports on the sides without compromising the versatility of its unique sliding display.
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
By Alex Wawro last updated
Windows 11 Pro offers some features you don't get with Windows 11 Home, but it costs over $60 more. Here's what you need to know when deciding which version to buy.
How to download the macOS Sequoia beta
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple will release macOS Sequoia in the fall of 2024, but those who want an early sneak peek can check out the macOS Sequoia beta right now.
macOS Sequoia: Apple Intelligence upgrades, new features, release date and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple's macOS Sequoia includes some much-needed upgrades and a bit of AI in Apple Intelligence. Here's everything you need to know about it.
macOS Sequoia hands-on review
By Alex Wawro published
Not yet ratedWhat's here is pretty promising, but the biggest upgrades are still MIA
Snapdragon X chips finally make Windows laptops competitive with MacBooks — here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
Windows laptops have long taken a back seat to MacBooks when it comes to battery life, but Qualcomm's latest laptop chips are changing the game — and our lab tests prove it.
Japan breaks Internet speed record by hitting 402 Tbps, so fast you could download Elden Ring in a millisecond
By Alex Wawro last updated
Japanese researchers have set a new internet speed record using standard fiber optic cables paired with new amplification technologies.
I review gaming PCs for a living, and I wish they all came with this one thing
By Alex Wawro published
Who knew a bag could be this cool?
Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
Apple is handling AI so much better than Microsoft I may ditch Windows for macOS Sequoia
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's mad dash to throw AI into everything is starting to make this lifelong Windows fan feel like biting the bullet and switching to Macs.
iOS 18 has me excited for AI in a way I never expected
By Alex Wawro published
AI is everywhere in tech, but after seeing iOS 18 demos at WWDC 2024, I think this is the real start of AI going mainstream and becoming ubiquitous.
3 macOS Sequoia upgrades I'm most excited about
By Alex Wawro published
Apple Intelligence isn't the only cool upgrade coming to Macs with macOS Sequoia. Here are more key features coming that you might have missed.
Windows Recall: How it works, how to turn it off and why you should
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft backpedals after well-earned backlash over Recall
MSI laptops at Computex 2024 are all about AI and the latest Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point chips
By Alex Wawro published
MSI brought laptops packing the latest AMD and Intel chips to Computex 2024, and they're all about AI features. Here's what you need to know about the cutting edge of AI laptops coming from MSI.
Nvidia is all in on AI at Computex 2024 with new Copilot features and tools
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia unveiled a slew of new features and dev tools aimed at making AI easier to use on its graphics cards. Here's all the features you need to know about.
My car has a secret menu, and I hate it—here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
New cars come with a lot of tech onboard, but I never guessed there'd be cheat codes for secret features.
Spacetop G1 — I just went hands on with the world’s first screen-free AR laptop
By Alex Wawro last updated
Not yet ratedA pair of attached AR glasses mean this laptop is for your eyes only
I've tried the new AI features of Copilot+ PCs and I'm (mostly) impressed - here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I have seen the future of AI in Windows 11, and it's only available on Copilot+ PCs (for now?)
I interviewed Microsoft's Surface exec about Copilot+, the future of AI in Windows and how Apple factors in
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's Pete Kyriacou opens up about Copilot+ PCs, AI in Windows and Apple's competition
Microsoft Build 2024 preview — AI laptops, Copilot, Windows 12 and what else we expect
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's what we expect Microsoft to unveil at Build 2024
Microsoft now says your PC is in need of ‘repair’ if you’re not using Bing with Edge
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft has a new app which markets itself as a utility tool for Windows, but one of its "repair tips" is to go back to using Bing with Edge.
Apple unveils eye tracking, music haptics and more for iPhone in big accessibility push
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is adding a boatload of accessibility features to your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro headset this year. Here's everything you need to know!
iPad Pro 2024 benchmarks: Here’s how Apple’s M4 chip performs
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's new iPad Air and Pro tested: Here's how fast the M4 actually is, and how it compares to other tablets and laptops. Spoiler: It's good.
US crackdown on Huawei intensifies as Intel, Qualcomm lose licenses to ship chips to the Chinese hardware giant
By Alex Wawro published
The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked licenses for Intel and Qualcomm to ship some chips to Huawei, likely in response to lawmakers' fears of the Chinese tech company's AI laptops.
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