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
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Amazon's knocking over $100 off this 4-star gaming monitor ahead of Prime Day
By Alex Wawro published
Amazon's Prime Day is just around the corner, but you can already get this 32-inch 4K gaming monitor for over $100 off if you hurry.
![Apple Studio Display shown side on](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mdpQa3QuvKgXJTQUnEjusS-320-80.jpg)
The best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Here's our list of the best monitors for a MacBook Pro, whether you're looking for something portable, curved, gaming-oriented or optimized for pro work.
![MacBook Air M2 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79AeSjqGeYVuhvQC6MjoVP-320-80.jpg)
Best 13-inch laptops in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best 13-inch laptops offer a good mix of power and portability, and these are the best you can buy right now.
![logitech g915](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U59t6GpGjmhdUxZZawRjdC-320-80.jpg)
Best wireless keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best wireless keyboards for school, work or gaming, based on our hands-on testing and expertise.
![Logitech MX Master 3 shown in profile, as befits our top pick for best wireless mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVxrzmmzPQxkmQqkZJtomn-320-80.jpg)
The best wireless mouse in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading your everyday carry, here are our picks for the best wireless mouse on the market.
![iPad 2021 in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LTkjzWfU6NNdMd4EibvpDV-320-80.jpg)
The best cheap tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's our guide to the best cheap tablets around, from Fire tablets to Samsung slates.
![Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 open in keyboard cover on desk, facing left](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YRuUy5Gbiq6am9FftYFb9L-320-80.jpg)
The best Samsung tablets in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best Samsung tablets you can buy, which are some of the best Android tablets on the market.
![Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop in white on a table playing a driving section in Cyberpunk 2077.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y3GMTPT6eYWc4CCLmmQAtj-320-80.jpg)
Early Amazon Prime Day deal — save $300 on this killer RTX 4060 gaming laptop
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) is one of the best gaming laptops of the year, and for a limited time you can save $300 off one with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 inside.
![MacBook Air 15-inch M3 on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ajc3ezCTN4FGz2vF4LpQn9-320-80.jpg)
Best laptops 2024 tested — July 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.
![Kindle Paperwhite 2021, our pick for the Best Kindle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rk8kTyhqxwoY7PASjghQwR-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Cooler Master MK770](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LAybH9XXiNwJh9VVjRax8X-320-80.jpg)
The best mechanical keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
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Japan breaks Internet speed record by hitting 402 Tbps, so fast you could download Elden Ring in a millisecond
By Alex Wawro last updated
Japanese researchers have set a new internet speed record using standard fiber optic cables paired with new amplification technologies.
![A photograph of the Logitech MX Keys Mini in light gray, positioned on a stone slab with a blue wall in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iCb36ukg7u2bH5FWYG2ZxQ-320-80.jpg)
Best keyboards in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best keyboards for school or home use, including wired and wireless keyboards.
![Acer Predator Helios 16](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EczeYADycazqVNkTX6ny5A-320-80.jpg)
Hurry — This Acer RTX 4080 gaming laptop is $700 off for a limited time ahead of Prime Day
By Alex Wawro published
The Acer Predator Predator Helios 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 usually costs $2,499, but it's on sale for $700 off in what could be one of the best early Prime Day gaming laptop deals.
![Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review unit on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KmxxjMs7kaA84EDJ68ZJGH-320-80.jpg)
Lenovo Slim 7 (2024) review: My favorite business laptop of the year (so far)
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Lenovo Slim 7 is available at Costco for $999, and that's a great deal for this 14-inch Windows 11 laptop with an OLED touchscreen. This Lenovo Slim 7 review will show you why.
![MSI Codex R2 gaming pc on a desk playing Cyberpunk 2077](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4wjhLzTpCQACiXRASRhkbN-320-80.jpg)
I review gaming PCs for a living, and I wish they all came with this one thing
By Alex Wawro published
Who knew a bag could be this cool?
![MacBook Air M2 vs Dell XPS 13 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79AeSjqGeYVuhvQC6MjoVP-320-80.jpg)
Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
![MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — comparison shot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DnUiE6MFp6k6suUAyhe7DG-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Air vs Pro: Which should you buy?
By Alex Wawro, Mark Spoonauer, Dave Meikleham last updated
Which MacBook is best for you: the Air or the Pro? Here's how to choose which one to buy.
![Microsoft Surface Pro 11 on a desk.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQk8Y5QykafztgPUZocCGH-320-80.jpg)
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
If you want a laptop that transforms into a tablet (or vice versa), these are the best we recommend
![Dell XPS 15 OLED review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6xzqkHtmXGZYsFMo83Bc7A-320-80.jpg)
The best touchscreen laptops in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here are some of the best touchscreen laptops on the market right now, based on our hands-on testing.
![Logitech MX Master 3 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nepXJzZTzW8kbbbnkhqDW6-320-80.jpg)
The best mouse in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Whether you're setting up a home office or upgrading a school setup, here are our picks for the best mouse you can buy.
![Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mj5dpegYAeDAyKhvLhNF5X-320-80.jpg)
Best tablets for kids in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our guide to the best kid-friendly tablets around, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.
![iPad 10th generation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Gt7vpQP5BkRLyD9krKjqJ-320-80.jpg)
Best student tablet in 2024 — our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Louis Ramirez last updated
From the iPad to the Surface Go, here are the best student tablets for heading back to school.