Tony Polanco
Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco
Alienware Aurora R16 review
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Alienware Aurora R16 may feature a more subdued design than its predecessors, but this customizable gaming desktop still delivers stellar gaming performance.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max, 2023) review: The most powerful MacBook ever
By Tony Polanco last updated
The M3 Max-driven MacBook Pro 16-inch delivers astounding performance
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: The best 15-inch laptop you can buy
By Tony Polanco last updated
Bigger is better
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review — The redemption arc is complete
By Tony Polanco last updated
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is not only a phenomenal expansion, but it completes the core game's redemption arc.
Apple Vision Pro could launch outside the US sooner than expected — what we know
By Tony Polanco published
The Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in America but several sources claim the spatial computing headset could arrive outside the US as soon as spring 2024.
I thought this 57-inch curved monitor was ridiculous — until I tested it
By Tony Polanco published
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 might be too big for its own good, but it's one of the best monitors for gaming and productivity.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 review
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a monstrous 57-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor for those who want the most immersive experience possible.
How to check SSD health in Windows 11
By Tony Polanco published
A healthy SSD ensures your computer runs optimally and that your data is safely stored. Here is how to check your SSD health in Windows 11.
Forget PlayStation Portal — 3 reasons why a true PlayStation handheld can succeed
By Tony Polanco published
A new rumor claims Sony is working on a brand-new PlayStation handheld. If true, this potential system can succeed where the PS Vita failed.
Apple Vision Pro launches with over 600 apps — here's what to expect
By Tony Polanco published
Apple Vision Pro launches on February 2 and will have over 600 apps designed specifically for the spatial headset.
PS5 Pro — 3 features that will make the upgrade totally worth it
By Tony Polanco published
Sony hasn't announced a PS5 Pro but various reports claim we could see the console in late 2024. If that's the case, here are 3 features that would make upgrading worthwhile.
Best student Chromebook in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best student Chromebook provides an affordable alternative to Windows PC and MacBooks for students.
First Windows 12 build potentially spotted — here’s what we’ve heard
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft hasn't officially announced Windows 12 but it's possible we may have seen the first hint of it.
I test gaming keyboards for a living — but I’ve never seen this feature before
By Tony Polanco published
We've tested many keyboards over the years but never one quite like this.
PS5 Slim review: The console we should have gotten from the start
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Slim improves on an already fantastic console
PlayStation games are coming to more devices — why that’s necessary
By Tony Polanco published
PlayStation is dominating the console space. But if Sony wants to continue its reign, PlayStation needs to go beyond consoles.
Windows 12 rumored release date, new features and latest news
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Windows 12 could arrive in 2024, so here's what we know so far and would like to see.
Windows 12 might not arrive in 2024 but a major Windows 11 update could
By Tony Polanco published
Windows 12 was expected this year but a new report says we'll get a major Windows 11 update instead.
iPad 2024 lineup just tipped for spring release — here’s what know so far
By Tony Polanco published
Apple didn't release any iPads in 2023 but rumors claim the company will completely revamp the tablet lineup in 2024. Here's the latest report.
This robot GaN charger is my new favorite travel gadget
By Tony Polanco published
The Ugreen Nexode RG 65W GaN charger proves that chargers can have a little fun while still powering your devices.
Is Xbox Game Studios going to become a third-party publisher? Let’s predict the future
By Jason England published
Microsoft is sending mixed signals about the future of Xbox — will it be a console competitor or a third party publisher? Let's predict the future
MSI Claw vs Steam Deck OLED: Which gaming handheld could win?
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Claw wants to take on the Steam Deck OLED, but does it have a chance? In this face-off, we compare the two handhelds to see how MSI's machine compares to Valve's.