Latest articles by Tony Polanco
The MSI Claw A8 is now available to pre-order in Europe — when is it coming to North America?
The MSI Claw A8 first launched in China but is now available to pre-order in Europe. Here's how much MSI's gaming handheld costs.
I test laptops for a living — and these are my 3 favorite laptops of 2025 (so far)
2025 hasn't been the most remarkable year for laptops, but there have been some noteworthy releases worth considering.
Nintendo Switch Online has reignited my passion for retro games — and I can't get enough
Most people might subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online to play online multiplayer games, but for some folks, it's all about the incredible retro game collection.
Leaked AMD ‘Magnus’ APU could power the PS6 or next Xbox — here’s what we’ve heard
A new alleged leak hints at what could be the next-gen chip powering either the PS6 or next Xbox. Here's what the leak says.
Best iPad cases in 2025
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.
PS6 just tipped for huge specs upgrade to take on gaming PCs
In a recent podcast, Digital Foundry speculates on how much RAM the PS6 could have. Here's what we could expect.
Best student computer in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.
Best cheap gaming headsets 2025 — our top picks
Find the best cheap gaming headset for you to get a competitive edge on a budget.
I just played Marvel Rivals on an RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop — and it reached a shockingly high 320 fps
Even lower-end RTX 50-series gaming laptops can enjoy high frame rates thanks to DLSS 4.
I tested the new Legion Go S — and it’s the Steam Deck killer I’ve been waiting for
The Lenovo Legion Go S is one of the best gaming handhelds thanks to its intuitive SteamOS interface, strong AMD Ryzen performance and comfortable design.
New benchmarks reveal SteamOS beats Windows on handheld gaming performance — here's the results
A new benchmark on the Lenovo Legion Go S reveals something we've known all along — that games run faster on SteamOS than Windows on gaming handhelds.
I test gaming laptops for a living — here are 3 I recommend and would buy with my own money
Looking for the perfect gaming laptop? Here's what I would choose based on my own testing and hands-on experience.
I'm skeptical about the PS6 — here's 3 upgrades that could change my mind
The PS6 is expected to arrive in the next couple of years — here's what Sony's next-gen console needs.
I review gaming monitors, but I prefer playing games on my LG OLED TV — here's why
Gaming monitors offer exceptional performance, but playing on an OLED TV might be a preferable experience for some.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? Tom's Guide's readers have spoken
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for two weeks, so we gathered comments from Tom's Guide readers to see how they feel about the new console.
I've been using the MacBook Air M4 for 3 months — here's my pros and cons
The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 has many strengths and weaknesses. Here's what we think of it after using it daily for the past three months.
I’ve played Nintendo Switch 2 for over a week — and I’m already bored
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a fantastic console/handheld hybrid, but you might get bored with it quickly.
I just found the perfect back-to-school laptop deal — Apple's new MacBook Air M4 is $150 off right now
The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is the perfect back-to-school laptop. Save $150 thanks to this awesome Amazon deal.
Nintendo Switch 2 — 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
The Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably the company's best system yet, but it might not be for everyone. Here are the reasons for buying or skipping the gaming system.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is cute and functional, but you might not need it yet
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera might not be necessary for all Switch 2 users, but it’s a fun peripheral that can make playing online with others more fun.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is awesome — and I can’t play on Switch 2 without it
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a fantastic alternative to the console’s Joy-Cons thanks to its ergonomic design and smooth gaming performance.
The new iPadOS 26 windowing system could be a productivity game changer — here's why
The new windowing system for iPadOS 26 promises to make iPads function more like Macs. Here's what to expect and what we hope to see from this upcoming feature.
iPadOS 26 announced — Mac-like multitasking and all the new features for your iPad
Apple has just announced the upcoming iPadOS 26. Here are the new features coming to supported iPads.
