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
How to download and install Windows 11 — a step-by-step guide
By Henry T. Casey, Alex Wawro last updated
Here's how to install Windows 11 if you're running Windows 10.
Mac mini M2 vs. Mac Studio: What's the difference?
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's new Mac mini M2 looks to be a pint-sized powerhouse, but if you upgrade it for power the price can climb as high as the cost of a new Mac Studio. So which is right for you?
Apple M2 Max: Everything you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's new M2 Max is now the top-tier piece of Apple silicon, offering more power than ever. Here's what you should know about it and how it improves upon its predecessor, 2021's M1 Max.
Project Leonardo just sold me on a PS5 — here's why
By Alex Wawro last updated
Sony's new Project Leonardo controller isn't just a promising move to make the PS5 more accessible; it's also a smart business decision that Sony should have made a long time ago.
MacBook Pro 14-inch vs MacBook Pro 16-inch: What should you buy?
By Alex Wawro last updated
Can't decide between Apple's MacBook Pro 14-inch vs MacBook Pro 16-inch? Here's everything you need to know.
The Asus Chromebox 5 is my favorite PC of CES 2023 — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Asus revealed an updated Chromebox 5 at CES 2023 with upgraded internals and a new feature that's so simple, and yet so valuable, that I can't believe all PC makers don't offer it.
The best laptops of CES 2023 (so far)
By Alex Wawro, Tony Polanco last updated
CES 2023 is a smorgasbord of new and refreshed laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung and more. Here are the most exciting laptops we've seen from our time at the show.
AMD debuts Ryzen 7040 laptop CPU to take on Intel Raptor Lake
By Alex Wawro published
AMD has unveiled the first laptop CPU in the Ryzen 7000 line: The Ryzen 7040. The company claims it can outperform Apple's M1 Pro in some workloads, which is a big deal.
Asus' new Zenbook Pro 16X OLED has a Supernova inside
By Alex Wawro published
Wait until you read what they did to supercharge this laptop
Intel just dropped the fastest 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs yet at CES 2023
By Alex Wawro last updated
Intel has unveiled over 30 new 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs for both laptops and desktops, including the new Intel Core i9-13980HX, the first 24-core processor for a laptop and the fastest yet.
Acer debuts new Swift Go ultraportables with OLED at CES 2023
By Alex Wawro published
CES 2023 is happening this week, and Acer is unveiling an all-new line of Swift Go laptops with OLED displays that are nearly as light as a MacBook Air.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti drops at CES 2023 for a cool $799
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia's rebranded 4080 12GB is now $100 cheaper
Nvidia GeForce Now game streaming arrives in cars at CES 2023 — here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia is entering the in-car video game market by partnering with BYD, Polestar and the Hyundai Motor Group to deliver GeForce Now game streaming in select vehicles. Here's how it works.
CES 2023: What to look for from AMD, Intel and Nvidia
By Alex Wawro published
Chipheads may be in for some fun surprises at CES this week
The best laptop of 2022 is…this upgradable laptop from 2021
By Alex Wawro published
2022 was a good year for tech innovation but as we look back, Tom's Guide computing editor Alex Wawro asks: Where were all the more repairable, accessible laptops?
Which iPad should you buy? iPad vs. iPad mini vs. iPad Air vs. iPad Pro
By Alex Wawro last updated
Buying an iPad can be a tricky decision, now that there's multiple models to choose from. This guide will help you decide.
Apple M3 chip — why I’m excited for Apple Silicon in 2023
By Alex Wawro published
The future of Apple Silicon has me excited for 2023 — here's why.
How to enable God Mode in Windows 11 or 10
By Robert Irvine, Alex Wawro last updated
God Mode lets you access more than 200 Windows tools and settings in one place. Here's how to activate the feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
7 essential tips for your new MacBook Air
By Alex Wawro last updated
Everything you need to know about setting up a new MacBook Air.
Apple M1 Pro vs M1 Max: What should you buy?
By Alex Wawro last updated
Buying a 2021 MacBook Pro and not sure which M1 chip to get? Our M1 Pro vs M1 Max guide will help you make the right choice.
Radeon RX 7900 XTX reviews are in — and it sounds like bad news for Nvidia
By Alex Wawro published
The Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX are out, and early reviews suggest you're getting great performance from graphics cards that cost less than what Nvidia charges for its GeForce RTX 4080.
Nvidia's cruising for a bruising in 2023: Here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The GPU market is in a good place now that the supply shortage has eased. But as GPU prices get back to normal, will Nvidia's ultra-expensive 40-series cards lose their luster in 2023?