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
iBuyPower Y60 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
The iBuyPower Y60 is an eye-catching gaming PC that plays games well while showcasing what's inside to full effect.
Acer Predator Orion 3000 review
By Alex Wawro last updated
This stylish gaming PC is great for 1080p gaming
Dell XPS 8960 review: Plenty of power in this unassuming package
By Alex Wawro last updated
The Dell XPS 8960 is a nondescript desktop that packs enough power to play the latest and greatest PC games.
Alienware Aurora R15 review: Cool under pressure
By Alex Wawro last updated
Alienware's Aurora R15 delivers customizable gaming goodness in a whisper-quiet case that looks good on a desk.
Look out, Photoshop: Apple just released a new image-editing AI model
By Alex Wawro published
Apple teamed up with University of California, Santa Barbara researchers to develop a better AI image editor, and the company is releasing the results as open-source software.
Apple Vision Pro password reset process sounds like a nightmare — here’s why
By Alex Wawro published
The Apple Vision Pro costs nearly $4,000, but new owners of this premium headset are discovering the passcode reset process is far from luxurious.
3 things to know before buying an Intel Core Ultra AI laptop
By Alex Wawro published
AI laptop shopping? Read these simple tips first to ensure you don't get hornswoggled!
Hurry! Amazon just knocked $300 off this Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED curved gaming monitor
By Alex Wawro published
The eye-catching Alienware 34 QD-OLED curved gaming monitor is on deep discount at Amazon for a limited time, so now's a great time to grab one!
How to set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PC
By Alex Wawro published
Here's how to access Windows 11's built-in parental controls
Apple is finally allowing Xbox Game Pass streaming on the App Store — this is a huge deal
By Alex Wawro published
Apple is finally allowing developers to submit game streaming apps to the App Store which let you play multiple games from a catalog in one app. This could be huge—here's why.
Acer Swift Go 14 review: The AI laptop has arrived
By Alex Wawro last updated
This is the first laptop we've tested that packs in Intel's new Meteor Lake chips, and our initial testing shows it's a solid ultraportable—but some key areas leave room for improvement.
Framework Laptop 16 review: This is the laptop I'd buy for myself
By Alex Wawro last updated
The most upgradable, repairable gaming laptop on the planet
Microsoft unveils Copilot Pro for $20 per month — here’s everything it can do
By Alex Wawro published
The upgraded version of Copilot will cost $20/month
Intel brought some of its fastest laptop chips yet to CES 2024 — here's what you should know
By Alex Wawro published
Everything you need to know about Intel's latest chips
AMD drops new bargain-minded CPUs and GPU with an AI focus at CES 2024
By Alex Wawro published
AMD brought some new desktop CPUs and a new Radeon GPU to CES 2024, and they're all pretty easy on your wallet.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super and 4070 Super launching January for under $1k — what you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Get ready for three Super new Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs to hit the market in January, all costing $999 or less.
Google Maps is getting a big 3D upgrade to make driving easier — what you need to know
By Alex Wawro published
Google Maps users are reporting a new feature rolling out which changes the way buildings look when you're on a route, potentially making navigating a little bit easier.
Windows 11 keyboards are getting a new AI button in the form of a Copilot key
By Alex Wawro last updated
Microsoft is adding a new Copilot key to the Windows keyboard. Here's how that will change things for you, and what to expect when it does.
Windows 11 vs macOS in 2024 will be a mess, so I'm learning Linux
By Alex Wawro published
With Windows 11 and macOS getting ever more alike and swamped with AI-like features that take away your control, one writer is giving up and learning Linux in 2024.
Act fast! Best Buy just knocked $600 off one of my favorite laptops of 2023
By Alex Wawro published
Get an ultralight LG Gram 17 for $600 off at Best Buy, but move quick — we don't know how long this great deal on an easy-to-carry, long-lasting productivity laptop will last!
Meteor Lake AI laptops are on sale now, but read this before you buy
By Alex Wawro published
Why you shouldn't rush out to buy an AI laptop — yet
Intel 14th gen Meteor Lake: Release date, AI features, laptops and more
By Alex Wawro last updated
We got our first look at Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Meteor Lake CPUs, with a whole new VPU designed specifically for AI workloads. Here's why that's a big deal.
Intel Meteor Lake has arrived: Here’s what these new ‘AI laptops’ can do
By Alex Wawro published
After seeing Intel's Meteor Lake chips unveiled and going hands-on with the "AI laptops" which will feature them, here's all the most interesting applications we're expecting to see in 2024.
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