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
Bing with ChatGPT is now Copilot — what it means for you
By Alex Wawro published
Microsoft is officially rebranding Bing with ChatGPT to Copilot, envisioning it as an extension of its Microsoft 365 Copilot service. Here's how that's going to change things.
Windows 11 could finally let you uninstall one of Microsoft's most annoying apps
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 may soon let you uninstall some of its most annoying bloatware, including the Camera and Cortana apps, if an in-development Windows update rolls out to everyone.
I've never bought a Mac, but this one thing would sell me instantly
By Alex Wawro published
Touchscreens on Macs make so much sense that I started dreaming they were real. Here's a glimpse at what a glorious future that could be.
Apple Vision Pro may let you draw a ‘privacy cloak’ around you and a friend — here’s how
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready to gossip with confidence in AR, VR and beyond
MacBook Pro M3 battery life tested — this blows everything else away
By Alex Wawro last updated
The new MacBook Pro M3 laptops are remarkably long-lived, outlasting some of the best laptops on the market—but not the best MacBooks.
Apple iMac M3 review: The best iMac yet
By Alex Wawro published
The Apple iMac M3 is the best 24-inch iMac yet, offering better performance than its predecessor with all the same weaknesses.
Windows 11 Copilot could be a game-changer for how I work — here's why
By Alex Wawro published
Windows Copilot + Voice Access could revolutionize PCs for me
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.
MacBook Pro M3 vs MacBook Pro M3 Pro: Which one should you buy?
By Alex Wawro published
Here's everything you need to know when deciding whether to buy the new entry-level MacBook Pro M3 for $1,599 or pay more to upgrade to the more powerful model with an M3 Pro chip.
Apple October Event recap: M3 MacBook Pro, new M3 iMac and all the ‘scary fast’ news
By Jason England last updated
Here's everything we learned at the Apple October 'Scary Fast' event on October 30, where we met the new Apple M3 chip family and the new iMac and MacBook Pros they power.
iMac 2023 with M3 power unveiled — 2x faster and good enough for gaming
By Alex Wawro published
The new iMac 2023 looks awfully similar to the old iMac 2021, but this model has a new M3 chip under the hood that could make Apple's all-in-one a compelling gaming and video-editing machine.
Apple ‘Scary Fast’ event — all the new products we expect to see
By Alex Wawro last updated
Here's all the Macs we expect Apple to launch on Monday's 'Scary Fast' event, which kicks off Monday October 30th at 5 PM Pacific.
Contour Unimouse review
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Contour Unimouse is a unique 6-button clicker with an adjustable hinge and thumb rest that let you transition it from flat to vertical and back again.
Microsoft CEO sees AI-powered Copilot as 'like the Start button' of Windows
By Alex Wawro last updated
"[Windows Copilot] completely changes, I think, the user habits" said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in a recent chat with Qualcomm's CEO that could give us a hint of what's to come in Windows.
macOS Sonoma lets you turn any website into an app you can dock — here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's macOS Sonoma gives you the ability to turn any website into an "app" you can dock and open like any other. Here's how to do it, and what the benefits are.
Apple reportedly spending $1 billion a year on AI — here’s what it could bring your iPhone and more
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is reportedly planning to spend $1 billion a year on generative AI, which means you should expect to see ChatGPT-like features showing up in iOS, iPadOS and macOS down the road.
Hurry! Best Buy's knocking $800 off the price of the ultralight LG Gram 17 laptop
By Alex Wawro published
The superlight LG Gram 17 is $800 off for a limited time at Best Buy, and it's a great productivity laptop thanks to its large, 17-inch screen and long battery life.
Everything needs a Dark Mode now that OLED is everywhere
By Alex Wawro published
Dark mode is more critical than ever in the age of HDR and OLED, so why don't more major sites and services offer it? Here's how our computing editor avoids getting blinded in 2023.
How to use Windows 11 Copilot — here's what you can do with AI
By Alex Wawro last updated
Want to do more with your Windows PC? Follow our straightforward guide to how to access Windows 11's brand-new AI chatbot.
Intel debuts new Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs without raising prices
By Alex Wawro published
Intel's new Raptor Lake desktop chips refresh the line with a fresh set of CPUs that are slightly more powerful and slightly cheaper than last year's models.
I tried Sony's new PlayStation Access controller and it finally made gaming on PS5 comfortable for me
By Alex Wawro last updated
Not yet ratedSony has a new $89 Access controller coming soon, and after some time playing with one we're cautiously optimistic that PS5 games are about to get a lot more accessible.
This smartwatch does everything I want from an Apple Watch for just $30
By Alex Wawro published
This $30 open-source smartwatch isn't as powerful or as capable as the Apple Watch, but it works with my iPhone 13 well enough and does everything I want it to for hundreds of dollars less.
MacBook Air M2 still available for lowest ever price — $200 off in Black Friday-tier deal
By Alex Wawro published
Apple's MacBook Air M2 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and right now Best Buy is offering a killer deal you won't want to miss.