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

5 things I wish I knew about Windows 11 when I upgraded from Windows 10
By Alex Wawro published
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These simple tips should help make your time with Windows 11 a lot more enjoyable.

Microsoft just gave Windows 10 users a lifeline, but there's a catch — here's how to know if you qualify for free extended updates
By Alex Wawro published
Way to go, Europe

Best all-in-one printers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Printing, scanning, copying and more - the best all-in-one printers do it all

Score this RTX 5050 gaming laptop for cheaper than a PS5 Pro while you can!
By Alex Wawro published
Score this budget gaming laptop for a steal
5 Windows 10 features that Windows 11 does way better
By Alex Wawro published
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Five good reasons to look forward to Windows 11

The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
I review dozens of laptops of every year and for my money I think these are the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines and everything in between.

Best computers in 2025: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

TSMC's new 2nm chip will reportedly cost 50% more — get ready for more expensive laptops and phones
By Alex Wawro published
AMD, Apple, Nvidia and others may have to raise prices yet again

This deal for $200 off the MacBook Air M4 is the best I've ever seen, but you'll want to act fast
By Alex Wawro published
The MacBook Air M4 has dropped back down to its lowest price ever, so act fast if you want to score a new one for $200 off!

Nvidia, Intel team up to build hardware: Here's why that's huge for PC gaming
By Alex Wawro last updated
Nvidia and Intel are teaming up to build new chips for data centers as well as gaming laptops. Here's what that means for you.

Windows 10 End of Life guide: How to delay, avoid or survive the switch to Windows 11
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and after that it will become increasingly unsafe to use. Here's how to delay, avoid or survive having to upgrade to Windows 11.

I had a blast reviewing this RTX 5080 OLED gaming laptop, and now you can get one for $700 off
By Alex Wawro last updated
Right now you can score a killer $700 off a new 16-inch gaming laptop packing a gorgeous OLED display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop graphics card. But act fast if you want it!

Score this RTX 5080 Alienware gaming laptop for over $600 off
By Alex Wawro published
The Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop is a beastly machine, and right now you can save over $600 off one equipped with a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.

macOS Tahoe is live now: 5 features to try first
By Alex Wawro published
Apple has released the latest version of macOS, and it's available for free on your Mac or MacBook. Here's some tips on how to get started!

How to download macOS Tahoe
By Alex Wawro published
Apple has finally released macOS Tahoe, and it's a free upgrade for all supported Macs. Here's how to know whether you qualify and how to upgrade to macOS Tahoe!

Apple macOS Tahoe review: Apple Intelligence and Liquid Glass upgrades are a winning combo
By Alex Wawro published
A new look and smart upgrades make Tahoe easy to recommend

I ditched my iPhone for an Android foldable: 3 things I love and 2 things I hate
By Alex Wawro published
After more than a decade, I switched from an iPhone to Android; here's how it's going.

The best tablets under $500 - our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best budget tablets don't feel like it, and these are the best slates we've tested and reviewed that you can buy for $500 or less.

The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

The best tablets on the market right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
From Android to Apple to Chrome and yes, even Windows, we can recommend the best tablet for you based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.

The best Apple Pencil alternatives in 2025
By Alex Wawro last updated
We found the best Apple Pencil alternatives for every budget.

The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
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.

Razer slashes $400 off new RTX 5070 Blade 14 gaming laptops — here's the config I'd buy
By Alex Wawro published
Need a new gaming laptop? The new Razer Blade 14 is a great one, and right now you can score a new one with an RTX 5070 inside for $400 off in this limited-time sale.
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