Alex Wawro
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
Best laptops 2024 tested — October top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best laptops we recommend based on our own hands-on testing and review, from ultraportable and Chromebooks to big, beefy gaming laptops.
The best iPad 2024 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review: This $400 laptop has killer speakers for the price
By Alex Wawro published
I couldn't believe how good this Chromebook sounds
The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
The best laptops for battery life in 2024: 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.
Best laptops for engineering students in 2024 - our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
With beefy components, clear screens and well-made chassis, these are the best laptops for engineering students you can buy right now.
The best Lenovo laptops in 2024: 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.
The best iPads for kids in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best kid-friendly iPads you can buy, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.
The best tablets on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Apple to Android to Windows and even Chrome, no matter what kind of tablet you're shopping for we can recommend a great one based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.
The best business laptops in 2024: 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 Kindles in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are the best Kindles and e-readers on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Best gaming laptops in 2024: our top picks tested & rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.
The best monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
These are the best monitors for basic tasks, gaming, portability and everything in between.
M4 MacBooks: Everything we know so far
By Alex Wawro last updated
Apple is working on a new generation of M4 MacBooks, and AI is likely to be a central focus. Here's everything you need to know about what's next for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
I saw Nvidia's Project G-Assist AI assistant in person, and I'm impressed: here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I visited Nvidia's HQ in Santa Clara and came away intrigued by Project G-Assist — an AI assistant that developers put in games, which can see, hear and respond to gamers' questions in real time.
The best Windows laptops in 2024: our top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
Here are some of the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines.
Best all-in-one printers in 2024: all our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Eric Butterfield last updated
These are our picks for the best all-in-one printers for scanning, copying and printing documents and photos
Intel Lunar Lake benchmarks — here’s how it compares to Snapdragon X and Apple M3
By Alex Wawro published
Intel's latest laptop chips put to the test
Windows Recall: How it works, how to turn it off and why you should
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft backpedals after well-earned backlash over Recall
Best Chromebooks in 2024: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks. These are our favorites to recommend, based on hands-on testing and review.
The best laptops under $500 in 2024: our top budget picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops under $500 include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows laptops and 2-in-1s.
Forget Prime Day — 5 great deals you can get right now in Woot's October PC sale
By Alex Wawro published
Snag these killer Wootoberfest deals on new and refurbished gear
I tried this space-age keyboard and it unlocked new levels of productivity — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
The ZSA Moonlander is a funky-looking split ergonomic mechanical keyboard with a secret: system-wide hotkeys that unlock new levels of productivity. Here's how.
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