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
GTA 6 trailer — 3 things I love and 2 I hate
By Tony Polanco published
Rockstar Games finally released the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. This is what our computing writer liked and disliked about the sneak preview.
Windows 12 launch date just tipped — what we know so far
By Tony Polanco published
A new Windows 12 report claims that Microsoft will launch its new operating system as soon as June 2024.
Lenovo Legion Go review: The best Windows gaming handheld yet
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go is arguably the best Windows 11 handheld thanks to its unique features. Despite its virtues, it can’t topple the Steam Deck.
Windows 11 is getting a big upgrade that should give you longer battery life
By Tony Polanco published
The latest Windows Insider build is testing a new energy saver feature meant to enhance and extend the existing battery saver option — here's what you need to know.
Steam Deck OLED — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Deck OLED introduces several new improvements over its predecessor but they might not be enough for some. Here are 3 reasons to get Valve's new handheld and 2 reasons to skip the device.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 lineup just leaked — here’s what we know
By Tony Polanco published
A reported leak has unveiled the entire Samsung Galaxy Book 4 lineup.
Apple Pencil (USB-C) — 3 things I like and 3 I don’t
By Tony Polanco published
The new Apple Pencil is great, but it has some flaws
I just tested the Lenovo Legion Go — here’s what I like (and hate) so far
By Tony Polanco published
My Lenovo Legion Go review will arrive soon but here are my initial impressions of this new gaming handheld.
5 reasons why it’s finally time to take Mac gaming seriously
By Tony Polanco published
Mac gaming is better than ever thanks to increased developer support and advancements in Apple silicon. Here are 5 reasons we should take Mac gaming seriously
5 best games to play on your new M3 Mac
By Tony Polanco published
Mac gaming has come a long way since the release of M-series chips. This is especially true now, thanks to the new M3 Macs. Here are 5 games you need to play on Apple's latest hardware.
M3 is NOT as fast as Snapdragon X Elite — Intel and AMD have closed the gap as well
By Tony Polanco published
Benchmarks for the M3 and M3 Max chips have leaked — here's how Apple's chips fare against the competition.
MacBook Pro M3 vs M2: Biggest differences
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Pro M3 promises to be the most powerful Apple laptop ever... but is it better than the MacBook Pro M2? We look at the main differences between the two laptop lines to find out.
iMac M3 vs iMac M1: Should you upgrade?
By Tony Polanco published
Now that Apple has announced the iMac M3, we compare it to the iMac M1 and determine whether or not you should upgrade.
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023) hands-on: Back in (Space) Black
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe new 16-inch MacBook Pro packing an M3 Pro or M3 Max chip promises to be the most powerful MacBook Pro ever.
Snapdragon X Elite benchmark scores — Apple M2 is in trouble, but what about M3?
By Tony Polanco published
Qualcomm unveiled its upcoming Snapdragon X Elite chip last week and has now revealed internal benchmark results — here's how the upcoming laptop CPU stacks up.
I’m buying the new 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 instead of the M3 Pro — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced three new MacBook Pros. While they all seem enticing, the entry-level 14-inch model is the one I want.
Apple M3 chip — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple has just announced the M3 chip lineup! Here’s everything we know — including specs, release date and more.
Apple M3 chip announced with groundbreaking graphics — Dynamic Caching, ray tracing, mesh shading and more
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced the M3 lineup — here's what you need to know about these powerful new processors.
Snapdragon Seamless is here to take on the Apple ecosystem
By Tony Polanco last updated
Snapdragon Seamless wants to be a viable alternative to the Apple ecosystem — here's how it works.
I’m excited for the Snapdragon X Elite — 3 reasons why it could be a MacBook beater
By Tony Polanco published
The Snapdragon X Elite processor could potentially outperform Apple's M-series chips — here's why I'm hyped about Qualcomm's new processor.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 review
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 is a unique, versatile laptop with a color e-ink display on the lid. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work as well as promised and is priced too high for most folks.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the best reason yet to get a PS5 — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is now available on PS5 — and it's the best game yet on PS5. This is why you need to play this spectacular sequel.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (2023) review
By Tony Polanco published
The Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 won’t impress you with stellar performance or build quality. However, if you’re looking for a decent and relatively affordable convertible you could do worse.