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Alex Wawro
Alex Wawro

Alex Wawro is a lifelong tech and games enthusiast with more than a decade of experience covering both for outlets like Game Developer, Black Hat, and PC World magazine. He currently serves as a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering all things computing, from laptops and desktops to keyboards and mice. 

Articles by: Alex Wawro

MacBook Pro 2021

MacBook Pro 2021 just tipped for serious price hike — here’s why

By Alex Wawro

MacBook Pro 14-inch may have the same M1X chip as MacBook Pro 16-inch, and it apparently won't be cheap.

Framework Laptop review

Framework Laptop review: The anti-MacBook has arrived

By Alex Wawro

The Framework Laptop puts Apple to shame by proving you can make a great ultraportable that's also repairable and upgradeable.

Intel Arc logo

Intel will take on AMD and Nvidia with its new Arc GPUs for gaming

By Alex Wawro

Intel Arc is the official name for the company's new line of gaming-focused GPUs, the first of which is due out in 2022.

How to access your router's settings

How to access your router's settings

By Alex Wawro

Want to change your Wi-Fi password, or set up a guest Wi-Fi network? You need to access your router's settings — here's how.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Tested: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT beats the pants off Nvidia Geforce 3060 at 1080p

By Alex Wawro

AMD's new $379 Radeon RX 6600 XT is aimed squarely at 1080p game performance — and it delivers.

Windows 11 release date may be as soon as October — here's why

Windows 11 release date may be as soon as October — here's why

By Alex Wawro

Windows 11 could ship as soon as October, according to Microsoft's own driver documentation.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE price, release date, specs and more

By Alex Wawro

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE offers a big screen and a packed-in stylus for a decent price.

Apple just made its best Mac keyboard available to buy separately

Apple just made its best Mac keyboard available to buy separately

By Alex Wawro

Apple's Magic Keyboards with Touch ID are now available for $149, meaning you don't have to buy a whole iMac to get one.

Mac Pro

Apple Mac Pros just got a huge boost with 3 new AMD GPUs

By Alex Wawro

Apple's big Mac Pros got a hefty upgrade in the form of 3 beefy new GPU modules sporting the latest AMD Radeon cards.

How to run a Safety Check in Google Chrome

How to run a Safety Check in Google Chrome

By Alex Wawro

Google Chrome's Safety Check feature lets you quickly see how secure and up-to-date your browser is — here's how to use it.

New Windows 10 patch fixes major gaming issues

New Windows 10 update is huge for gamers — here's why

By Alex Wawro

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update includes fixes for issues with Game Mode, poor game performance, and more.

Windows 11 screenshots

Windows 11 beta is now available — here's how to download

By Alex Wawro

If you've been too nervous to try Windows 11, the new beta builds should be safer and more stable than the dev builds.

macOS 11.3

New MacBook Pro 2021 rumors — 5 biggest upgrades we expect

By Alex Wawro

From a mini-LED display to the M1X chip, here's what has us excited for the new MacBook Pro 2021.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT challenges Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 this August for $379

By Alex Wawro

AMD's Radeon RX 6600 XT is the new low end of the 6000 series, delivering mid-tier specs for a mid-tier price.

How to check laptop battery health in Windows 10

How to check laptop battery health in Windows 10

By Alex Wawro

Keep tabs on the health of the battery in your Windows 10 laptop by following our helpful guide.

Apple just dropped new iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey betas

Apple rolls out more iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey betas: What's new

By Alex Wawro

The latest developer betas for iOS, iPadOS and macOS are out, with public beta updates sure to follow. Developers are already using these new features, which should roll out to the public betas soon.

AMD Zen 4

AMD Zen 4 rumored release date, price and specs — what we know so far

By Alex Wawro

AMD's Zen 4 architecture should debut in 2022 in a new series of more powerful, more efficient AMD Ryzen CPUs.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite review

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite review

By Alex Wawro

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a decent Android tablet that's surprisingly small and affordable.

Windows 11 wallpaper superimposed with Windows 11 logo

Windows 11 changes popular taskbar feature — and some users aren't happy

By Alex Wawro

Windows 11 preview builds don't let you drag and drop apps, shortcuts, or files onto the taskbar, upsetting many users.

steam deck

Valve's Steam Deck is getting one of the PS5's most exciting features

By Alex Wawro

Valve will let Steam Deck users (and maybe one day, Steam users) suspend and resume their PC games without saving.

Steam Deck UI will replace Valve's aging Big Picture Mode

Steam Deck UI will replace Valve's aging Big Picture Mode

By Alex Wawro

Valve's swapping out the clunky Big Picture Mode for its new Steam Deck UI, built to be more like modern game console UIs.

Windows 11 screenshots

Windows 11 is fixing a big Windows 10 mess — here’s how

By Alex Wawro

Windows' messy right-click context menu is poised to get a lot better and easier to use in Windows 11.

iPad mini

iPad mini 6 tipped to feature iPhone 13 chip — and new Smart Connector

By Alex Wawro

New iPad mini 6 leak claims it's arriving this fall with an A15 chip, USB-C charging, and a Smart Connector.

Asus Zenbook 13 OLED review

Asus Zenbook 13 OLED review: An excellent value

By Alex Wawro

The Asus Zenbook 13 OLED offers good performance, amazing battery life, and a great OLED screen for under $900.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go

Samsung’s $299 Galaxy Chromebook Go now on sale — buy or skip?

By Alex Wawro

At $299 the Galaxy Chromebook Go is one of the cheapest laptops Samsung sells, and that's reflected in what's inside.