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
Microsoft Surface event recap — Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 and Copilot news
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Microsoft unveiled a new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business users in an enterprise-focused livestream. Here's everything you need to know, even if you know nothing about business.
Tom's Guide answers: What ports do you really need on your next laptop?
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Does using a laptop docking station make up for the fact that laptops have fewer and fewer ports these days? Tom’s Guide staffers weigh in on this tricky question.
I sat in Sony's car of the future, and it's lacking more than legroom
By Alex Wawro published
For starters, there's no door handles
Google I/O 2024 dates announced — here's what to expect
By Alex Wawro published
Google's annual developer conference is happening again in May, where we expect to see the reveal of new Android features and devices.
Tom's Guide asks: Are gaming laptops still worth it in 2024?
By Alex Wawro published
As price tags climb ever higher, we wonder: are gaming laptops still worth it?
How to remap the Copilot key on Windows 11
By Alex Wawro published
Windows 11 has a Copilot key built in, but sometimes you want to move it around. Here's how to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11, using the versatile Microsoft PowerToys.
MacBook Air M3 benchmarks — here’s how it compares to MacBook Pro and Windows
By Alex Wawro published
The new MacBook Air M3 models are in our testing lab right now, and we have the latest results hot and ready for you! Here's how fast these Apple M3 MacBooks really are.
My new favorite wrist rest is a mouse — or is it the other way around?
By Alex Wawro published
The Rollermouse Pro Slim from Contour Design is a PC peripheral that centers a mouse beneath your wrists (in the form of the Rollerbar), giving you a potentially ergonomic alternative.
Windows 11 Copilot just got a major upgrade — here’s all the new skills
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft is upgrading Windows Copilot with new plugins and skills this month, so get ready for it to be a little more capable starting today - here's how.
Intel wants its chips inside 100 million 'AI PCs' by 2025
By Alex Wawro published
Intel representatives have laid out plans to ship 100 million 'AI PCs' with Intel Core Ultra chips in them by 2025. This is a big deal because you're about to see them everywhere.
Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor review: The ultimate laptop upgrade
By Alex Wawro published
This 40-inch 5K curved monitor has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a built-in hub with support for Thunderbolt 4, making it a killer productivity display that can fill a variety of roles.
Lenovo brought a transparent laptop to MWC 2024 that merges 'real and virtual' with AI help - here's how
By Alex Wawro published
Lenovo debuts a sci-fi transparent display laptop prototype with AI powers
3 things that will make using your laptop way more comfortable
By Alex Wawro published
These 3 accessories will instantly improve your experience using a laptop. I know because I use them, and I talked to a certified ergonomic assessment specialist to verify they're good for you.
Google Gemini temporarily halts AI-generated images of humans amid uproar
By Alex Wawro published
Gogole has temporarily blocked its Gemini AI chatbot from generating images of humans after an online uproar over its historical inaccuracies.
Act fast! This killer gaming laptop is $600 off at Best Buy
By Alex Wawro published
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of our favorite gaming laptops here at Tom's Guide, and for a limited time you can get one for a cool $600 off at Best Buy.
Are AI laptops worth the hype? Here's how they could win us over
By Alex Wawro published
AI is the next big thing coming to laptops. Here's how they could win us over.
Asus Zenbook 13 OLED review: An excellent value
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Asus Zenbook 13 OLED offers good performance, amazing battery life, and a great OLED screen for under $900.
Framework Laptop 13 (2023) review: The Anti-MacBook gets an upgrade
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is the best laptop on the market if you care about sustainability, upgradability and your right to repair.
Google Gemini 1.5 just announced — and it could blow away ChatGPT
By Alex Wawro last updated
Google Gemini 1.5 is a new version of Google's AI that can understand more than ever before - here's how it works, and what it means for you.
Apple Studio Display review: The best monitor for your Mac
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Apple Studio Display packs a gorgeous 5K screen, excellent camera and fantastic speaker system
Apple Vision Pro on a plane — this Microsoft exec is blown away
By Alex Wawro published
'This is wild' says Microsoft exec after using Apple Vision Pro on a plane. Here's everything worth learning from the experience.
Alienware 32 QD-OLED review: Speed and style in one stunning curved display
By Alex Wawro published
The Alienware 32 QD-OLED is a 4K curved gaming monitor that looks good on a desk, and its 32-inch display does a great job of making movies and games look engrossing.
Help me, Tom's Guide: Which 14-inch laptop should I buy?
By Alex Wawro last updated
A reader needs a new 14-inch laptop for work that's not a 2-in-1, and we respond with our top recommendations for a great 14-incher.
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