Latest articles by Alex Wawro
The best laptops under $500 in 2025: our top budget picks
These are the best laptops under $500 we've reviewed (based on our hands-on testing) and they include a nice selection of Chromebooks, Windows 11 laptops and 2-in-1s that won't break your budget!
The best tablets on the market right now based on our hands-on testing
From Android to Apple and yes, even Windows, I can recommend the best tablet for you based on our hands-on reviews and lab testing.
9 best early Black Friday tablet deals I've seen so far
Get the slate you want at a great price this month
Framework Laptop 16 (2025) review: My favorite laptop gets better with RTX power
The most repairable and upgradable gaming laptop gets RTX 50-series power
Forget Black Friday, Lenovo just slashed $850 off RTX 5070 Ti OLED gaming laptop
No need to wait until the holiday rush to score a great deal on a gaming laptop, because Lenovo is slashing nearly $900 off the price of a new RTX 5070 Ti OLED gaming laptop.
5 macOS apps I install first on every MacBook I review
Just got a new MacBook, or reinstalling macOS to spruce up your old Mac? I've been there, and I have some tips and guidance on which (free!) macOS apps are the most useful for a modern Mac user.
7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review
From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because they make me more productive, versatile and comfortable on my PC.
Early Black Friday gaming laptop deal cuts over $1,000 off this RTX 5080 OLED beast
This slick Lenovo gaming laptop gives you Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 power with a 16" OLED display, and it's over $1,000 off for in an early Black Friday deal!
Score this RTX 5060 OLED gaming laptop for $999 in early Black Friday deal
Walmart is selling Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPUs and OLED displays for $999, which is a killer price for an RTX 50-series gaming machine.
New smart ring aims to put an AI assistant on your finger - here's how it works
The Stream Ring aims to put an AI assistant you can talk to on your finger
Score Razer's RTX 5070 OLED gaming laptop for nearly $1,000 off in early Black Friday deal
I've never seen the RTX 5070 OLED Blade 14 gaming laptop this cheap, but it's nearly $1,000 off for a limited time!
Dell's new gaming PC is a wolf in corporate sheep's clothing — here's why
The Dell Tower Plus is the new branding for Dell's XPS desktops, and with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 onboard our Dell Tower Plus review unit is great for gaming (even if it doesn't look it).
Hurry! Early Black Friday deal takes $850 off OLED RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop
Need a killer gaming laptop at a great price? I just spotted a great deal that knocks nearly $900 off the price of this RTX 50-series OLED stunner from Lenovo!
Hurry! Early Black Friday deal knocks $700 off RTX 5070 Razer gaming laptop
Score a new Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU in this early Black Friday deal that knocks nearly 25% off the price of this killer gaming laptop.
Windows 10 is dead, but it's not all bad: 5 Windows 11 laptops that actually feel like an upgrade
Upgrading to Windows 11? These laptops make it worth your while
Forget Clippy — meet Mico, Microsoft's friendlier face for Copilot's Fall Release
Microsoft is rolling out roughly a dozen new features for Copilot across Edge, Windows and the Copilot iOS app. Here's what they'll let you do, from learning new languages to planning group trips.
The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
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.
Boox Note Max Review: A versatile e-paper tablet that runs Android—at a high price
More like an e-paper Android tablet than an e-reader
Windows Copilot is about to get a lot more powerful - here's what's coming
Windows 11 is about to get a heaping spoonful of new AI features
Best touchscreen laptops in 2025: Our top picks
These are the best touchscreen laptops we recommend, based on our hands-on testing and reviews. Of all the laptops we use, these are the ones we most love to touch.
Dell 16 Premium review: I want to love this gorgeous Windows ultraportable, but 3 things hold me back
There's a lot to love about the new Dell 16 Premium, but also some things I hate
5 laptop accessories that make long flights more fun and productive
Hopping on a plane with a laptop in the near future? Here are some great gadegets that can upgrade your flight experience, courtesy of someone who reviews laptops on the go for a living.
These Prime Day MacBook deals are still live — save up to $400 on M4 MacBook Air and Pro
Grab these amazing discounts on MacBooks before Amazon's Prime Day ends!
