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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Apple is handling AI so much better than Microsoft I may ditch Windows for macOS Sequoia
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's mad dash to throw AI into everything is starting to make this lifelong Windows fan feel like biting the bullet and switching to Macs.
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Best laptops for college students in 2024 — tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best laptops for college students going back to school, in person or remote, priced for a variety of budgets.
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The best Chromebooks in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks.
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The best iPads in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now.
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The best Lenovo laptops in 2024
By Alex Wawro last updated
These are the best Lenovo laptops you can buy in every category, from ultraportables and Chromebooks to gaming laptops.
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iOS 18 has me excited for AI in a way I never expected
By Alex Wawro published
AI is everywhere in tech, but after seeing iOS 18 demos at WWDC 2024, I think this is the real start of AI going mainstream and becoming ubiquitous.
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Best computers in 2024 - our top picks
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.
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3 macOS Sequoia upgrades I'm most excited about
By Alex Wawro published
Apple Intelligence isn't the only cool upgrade coming to Macs with macOS Sequoia. Here are more key features coming that you might have missed.
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Windows Recall: How it works, how to turn it off and why you should
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft backpedals after well-earned backlash over Recall
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The best gaming monitors in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.
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MSI brought a gaming PC with an AI touchscreen to Computex 2024
By Alex Wawro published
The new MSI MEG Vision X AI is a gaming PC with a touchscreen that lets you ask the onboard AI for help generating images, text and more.
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MSI laptops at Computex 2024 are all about AI and the latest Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point chips
By Alex Wawro published
MSI brought laptops packing the latest AMD and Intel chips to Computex 2024, and they're all about AI features. Here's what you need to know about the cutting edge of AI laptops coming from MSI.
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Nvidia is all in on AI at Computex 2024 with new Copilot features and tools
By Alex Wawro published
Nvidia unveiled a slew of new features and dev tools aimed at making AI easier to use on its graphics cards. Here's all the features you need to know about.
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My car has a secret menu, and I hate it—here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
New cars come with a lot of tech onboard, but I never guessed there'd be cheat codes for secret features.
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Spacetop G1 — I just went hands on with the world’s first screen-free AR laptop
By Alex Wawro last updated
Not yet ratedA pair of attached AR glasses mean this laptop is for your eyes only
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Tom's Guide asks: What would sell you on a Copilot+ PC?
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft is rolling out some new Windows 11 AI features that are only available on Copilot+ PCs, the first of which start arriving June 18. Are they worth upgrading for?
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I've tried the new AI features of Copilot+ PCs and I'm (mostly) impressed - here's why
By Alex Wawro published
I have seen the future of AI in Windows 11, and it's only available on Copilot+ PCs (for now?)
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I interviewed Microsoft's Surface exec about Copilot+, the future of AI in Windows and how Apple factors in
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft's Pete Kyriacou opens up about Copilot+ PCs, AI in Windows and Apple's competition
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Best laptops for video editing in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.
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Best laser printers in 2024 - our top picks
By Alex Wawro last updated
If you want the best blend of print quality and low-cost printing, laser printers are where it's at. See our favorites to find the best laser printers out there.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 release date, price, specs, Copilot and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft has just announced the Microsoft Surface Pro 10. Here's everything you need to know about the company's new 2-in-1.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 price, release date, specs and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here’s everything you need to know about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6, which Microsoft unveiled in March as the first Surface "AI PC" to hit the market.
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Microsoft Build 2024 preview — AI laptops, Copilot, Windows 12 and what else we expect
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's what we expect Microsoft to unveil at Build 2024