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

Act fast! This 240Hz OLED gaming monitor is over $100 off right now
By Alex Wawro published
Newegg is knocking over $100 off this 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor from Acer, and it's great for high-speed gaming thanks to its 240Hz refresh rate.

I review mice for a living, and this is my favorite mouse company of 2025
By Alex Wawro published
I've been reviewing PCs and PC accessories for years, and after testing a few Elecom mice over the last year and change, I've become a believer in this Japanese mouse maker. Here's why.

The best printers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best printers we recommend for every need and budget, backed up by our expert hands-on testing and reviews.

I review over 200 laptops each year, and these are the best laptops of 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best laptops my team and I recommend based on testing dozens of models from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and more.

The best Steam games in 2025
By Darragh Murphy, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Steam games include intense first-person shooters, epic RPGs, classic adventure games and engrossing simulations.

Act fast! This RTX 5060 OLED gaming laptop just got a $500 price cut at Best Buy
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 holds the top spot on our list of the best gaming laptops and right now you can get one with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 onboard for almost $500 off!

I review Macs for a living: 5 ways macOS Tahoe has made me more productive
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's latest version of macOS isn't even released yet, but after testing out the macOS 26 Tahoe beta version all summer, I'm getting excited about using the final release.

5 apps I use to turn my iPad into the ultimate workstation
By Alex Wawro published
I've been dreaming of being able to work from just a tablet for years, and with these five apps I can finally ditch my laptop and travel with just an iPad. Here's how.

I review iPads for a living — here's 15 iPad shortcuts I can't live without
By Alex Wawro published
These shortcuts help me get more done on my iPad with less work

5 questions to ask yourself when buying a PC, from someone who reviews them for a living
By Alex Wawro published
Shopping for a new PC? Before you start building a wishlist or pricing out parts, ask yourself these five simple questions from an experienced PC reviewer.

I review Windows laptops for a living — and these are the best keyboard shortcuts I found on Reddit
By Alex Wawro published
Be more productive and become a Windows 11 power user by mastering these useful keyboard shortcuts, which have been hand-selected from the most recommended shortcuts on Reddit.

This gaming PC feels like an Xbox 360 with an RTX 5090 inside - here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The Maingear MG-1 Ultimate is pricey, powerful and whisper-quiet

5 tips to be more productive in Google Keep
By Alex Wawro published
Get more done faster with these easy tips

Ditch the 'tech neck' — I review laptops for a living and these AR glasses are now my go-to accessory
By Alex Wawro last updated
These specs can ease your pain

Windows 10 will die this fall — here's how to survive
By Alex Wawro published
Don't go gentle into that good night and give up Windows 10 without a fight

The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want a great laptop that transforms into a tablet? These are the best 2-in-1 laptops we recommend

I ditched my mouse for this tablet for a week and I’m already feeling less pain in my wrists, arms and back
By Alex Wawro published
After ditching my mouse in favor of a Wacom tablet, I've been climbing a steep learning curve—but after only a week I've already noticed less pain and tension in my wrists, arms and back.

Not a typo! The MacBook Air M4 is $200 off right now and lowest price ever
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's MacBook Air M4 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and right now you can still buy one for the lowest price I've ever seen in this killer back-to-school deal!

The best business laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best business laptops help you be more productive on the go - these are models we recommend most from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more.

The best Lenovo laptops in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Lenovo laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.

I review laptops for a living — here's the 5 best accessories I recommend for back to school
By Alex Wawro last updated
These will help you make the most of your laptop this school year

Best monitors for MacBook Pro 2025 — tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking for a monitor to match your MacBook Pro? These are the best to pick

The best laptops for battery life in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the longest-lasting laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.
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