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

15 top Windows 11 tips everyone needs to know
By Alex Wawro published
I reviewed Windows 11 and have used it for years—here are my top 25 tips for making the most of it.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review
By Alex Wawro published
The well-designed Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is a jack-of-all-trades creator laptop that's equally great for work and play. Whatever you do, the gorgeous OLED touchscreen will make it look fantastic.

I review gaming laptops for a living and $300 off this RTX 4070 beast is the best deal I've seen all week
By Alex Wawro published
This RTX 4070-powered Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop is $300 off at B&H Photo in this killer deal, so act fast if you want one!

Microsoft turns 50: 25 best and worst moments
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft turns 50 on April 4, and to mark the occasion we're looking back at all the highs and lows of this influential company.

Microsoft's 50th anniversary Copilot event interrupted by protesting employee: 'You have blood on your hands'
By Alex Wawro published
"I hear your protest" said Microsoft Copilot CEO Mustafa Suleyman

Microsoft Copilot: What it is and how it works
By Alex Wawro published
All your Microsoft Copilot questions answered

Microsoft Copilot+ PCs are getting a big upgrade this month — what you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft Copilot+ PCs packing AMD, Intel or Snapdragon chips are getting new features this month. Here's what's coming, when to expect it and why you should care!

I tested Acer's SpatialLabs 3D monitor and I don't know whether it's great or a gaming gimmick
By Alex Wawro published
I've been gaming in glasses-free 3D all week on the Acer Predator SpatialLabs 27 3D monitor, and sometimes it's great...but there are some headaches you should know about, too.

Amazon Big Spring Sale: 7 best gaming PC deals you can get right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
I review gaming PCs for a living, and these are the 7 best deals you can get right now in the Amazon Big Spring sale.

My favorite Windows tablet with OLED is over $400 off at Amazon
By Alex Wawro published
I review tablets for a living, and I think the OLED Surface Pro 11 is the best Windows tablet in ages. And if you hurry, you can get one for over $400 off right now!

1440p OLED gaming monitor is 50% off in this killer Amazon Big Spring Sale deal
By Alex Wawro published
Acer's 27" OLED 1440p gaming monitor is half off right now on Amazon, meaning you can get one for a cool $500 off if you act fast.

Asus ROG Strix 18 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 power is $450 off, but you'll want to act fast
By Alex Wawro published
The RTX 4070-powered Asus gaming laptop is over $400 off at Best Buy in this killer deal, but act fast if you want one of these beastly 18-inch gaming laptops.

The best wireless mouse in 2025
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.

Hurry! Snag this RTX 4070 gaming laptop for $400 off before it sells out
By Alex Wawro published
The RTX 4070-powered Lenovo Legion 5i is $400 off at B&H Photo in this killer deal, but act fast if you want one!

Amazon Big Spring Sale: The best 13 monitor deals you can get right now
By Alex Wawro last updated
I review monitors for a living, and these are the best display deals you can get right now in the Amazon Big Spring sale.

I just played games on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs and it feels like the future — here's why I'm not buying one
By Alex Wawro published
I have seen the future of DLSS 4 gaming on Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs and I'm impressed, but I still wouldn't buy one. Here's why.

Best student tablet in 2025: our top picks
By Alex Wawro, Louis Ramirez last updated
From the iPad to the OnePlus Pad to the Surface Pro, here are the best student tablets for anyone heading back to school.

MacBook Air 15-inch M4 vs MacBook Pro 14-inch M4: Which is right for you?
By Alex Wawro published
Everything you need to know to pick which MacBook is best

I love my ROG Ally, and these 5 simple tweaks help me game longer
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Ally is one of the best Steam Deck alternatives, and I've got some advice on how to tune it to get better battery life so you can game longer on the go.

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.

Nvidia's RTX Remix just launched, and it could make remastering your favorite old games easy: here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Old games will look better than ever on Nvidia's new 50-series cards

Score! Best Buy has this killer curved 4K OLED gaming monitor for $300 off
By Alex Wawro published
Score! Best Buy is knocking $300 off the price of a killer Alienware curved 4K OLED gaming monitor, but you'll want to act fast to get it.

Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: More powerful than ever
By Alex Wawro published
The new Apple Mac Studio M4 Max has arrived, delivering more power than ever in the same small silver box. I've tested and used one myself—here's everything you should know before you buy!
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