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Alex Wawro
Alex Wawro

Alex Wawro is a lifelong tech and games enthusiast with more than a decade of experience covering both for outlets like Game Developer, Black Hat, and PC World magazine. He currently serves as a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering all things computing, from laptops and desktops to keyboards and mice. 

Articles by: Alex Wawro

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The best iPads in 2021

By Alex Wawro

From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now.

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MacBook Air 2022 rumored release date, price and specs

By Alex Wawro, Roland Moore-Colyer

MacBook Air 2022 rumors are ramping up, including some around the release date, price, and possible redesign. Here's what we know so far.

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MacBook Pro 2021 16-inch has a secret weapon 14-inch MacBook Pro lacks

By Alex Wawro

Apple confirms macOS Monterey will include all-new High Power Mode only accessible to 16-inch 2021 MacBook Pros packing an M1 Max chip.

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Best all-in-one computers in 2021

By Alex Wawro

Here are the best all-in-one computers, including picks for designers, video editors, and professionals.

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MacBook Pro 14-inch vs MacBook Pro 16-inch: What should you buy?

By Alex Wawro

Can't decide between Apple's MacBook Pro 14-inch vs MacBook Pro 16-inch? Here's everything you need to know.

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Apple M1 Max — everything to know about Apple's most powerful chip yet

By Alex Wawro

The powerful M1 Max chip is the top tier of Apple silicon. Here's everything you need to know about it and how it improves on the new, equally impressive M1 Pro.

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Apple M1 Pro chip — everything you need to know

By Alex Wawro

The powerful M1 Pro chip is the next generation of Apple silicon. Here's everything you need to know about it and how it improves on the already-impressive M1.

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The best mouse in 2021

By Alex Wawro

Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.

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The best monitors in 2021

By Alex Wawro

These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.

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Black Friday monitor deals — best early sales in 2021

By Alex Wawro

Great monitor deals are up for grabs during the holiday shopping season. Here's what to expect from Black Friday 2021.

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Black Friday Bluetooth speaker deals — best early deals in 2021

By Alex Wawro

Bluetooth speaker deals are a big part of the holiday shopping season. Here's what to expect from Black Friday.

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Windows 11 review

By Alex Wawro

Windows 11 refines what’s good about Windows 10 without changing too much — for better and for worse.

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Best laptops for video editing in 2021

By Alex Wawro

The best laptops for video editing are light, powerful, and long-lived, with great screens. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.

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macOS 12 Monterey new features, release date, beta and compatibility

By Alex Wawro

It's official: macOS 12 will arrive as macOS Monterey — here's what we know so far about new features.

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MacBook Pro M1 Max first benchmarks allegedly leak — here's the results

By Alex Wawro

Alleged M1 Max benchmarks undercut our expectations for astounding performance out of the most powerful piece of Apple silicon yet made.

Best computers

Best computers in 2021

By Alex Wawro

The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

Best mini PCs

The best mini PCs in 2021

By Alex Wawro

The best mini PCs you can buy for family use, gaming, business and home theater are listed here, based on our reviews.

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MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?

By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer

Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.

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MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021 release date, price, specs and latest news

By Henry T. Casey, Tony Polanco, Alex Wawro

Everything to know about Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro, including its new Liquid Retina XDR display, new M1 Pro/M1 Max chips, and more.

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 release date, price, specs and latest news

By Alex Wawro

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 has been redesigned with a new mini-LED display, more ports, MagSafe charging and more. Here's everything you need to know.

best laptops

The best laptops in 2021

By Alex Wawro

These are the best laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.

Mac Mini 2021

Mac Mini 2021 rumored release date, price, specs and news

By Alex Wawro

All signs pointed to a new Mac Mini launching soon — but the October Apple Event came and went without a new announcement. Here's what that probably means.

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Best MacBook in 2021: Find the best MacBook for you

By Alex Wawro

These are the best MacBooks you can buy right now, including both Apple's M1 models and Intel versions.

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The best gaming PCs in 2021

By Marshall Honorof, Alex Wawro

The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

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Tablet buying guide: 7 tips you need to know

By Alex Wawro

Buying a tablet? Keep in mind these key tips we've learned from our hands-on testing and reviews.