Tony Polanco
Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco

I just saw Cyberpunk 2077 running on a Mac Studio — and I couldn't be more excited
By Tony Polanco published
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is launching on Macs and will be optimized for Apple silicon. Here's what we think so far.

The best Android tablets in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

I used Apple's 15-inch M4 MacBook Air for a week — it's like last year's model, but with an extra shot of espresso
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Air 15-inch M4 isn’t a major upgrade, but its strong M4 performance, long battery life, vibrant display and useful Apple Intelligence features make it a winner.

Xbox handheld reportedly arriving this year, new PC-like console in 2027
By Tony Polanco published
According to a new report from Windows Central, Xbox will reportedly release a new gaming handheld as soon as this year.

The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

Apple iPad Air M3 review: The sweet spot just got even sweeter
By Tony Polanco published
The iPad Air M3 has everything you’d want from a tablet, including fast performance, excellent display quality and a light yet sturdy design. It’s a great tablet for just about anyone.

MacBook Air M4 vs MacBook Air M1: 7 biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
These are the biggest upgrades the new MacBook Air M4 offers over the MacBook Air M1.

The best mechanical keyboards in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.

HP Omen Transcend 32 review: An almost perfect gaming monitor
By Tony Polanco published
An all-around great 4K OLED gaming monitor

iPad Air M3 vs iPad Air M2: What's different?
By Tony Polanco published
The new iPad Air M3 might not be a revolutionary device, but it packs several new features that could make it the best iPad Air yet.

iPad 11 just announced — here’s what’s new
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced a new entry-level iPad featuring more storage and the A16 chip.

Lenovo just unveiled a solar-powered laptop — and it could be a game changer
By Tony Polanco published
Lenovo is designing a solar-powered laptop that's both stylish and environmentally friendly — here’s how it works.

I review gaming laptops for a living — here's the 7 RTX 50-series laptops I would buy
By Tony Polanco published
The first wave of Nvidia RTX 50-series laptops is now available to purchase — and these are the ones I'd buy with my own cash.

7 crucial Monster Hunter Wilds tips to help you survive after playing more than 50 hours
By Tony Polanco published
Monster Hunter Wilds is a fantastic game, but it doesn't always thoroughly explain its mechanics. These 7 tips will show you the basics.

Asus’ new ‘Fragrance Mouse’ is one of the weirdest peripherals ever
By Tony Polanco published
Asus has just announced a new "Fragrance Mouse" that dispenses scents while you work. Here's what you need to know.

Monster Hunter Wilds review — there goes my social life
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best Monster Hunter game yet

MacBook Pro M5 — all the rumors we’ve heard so far
By Tony Polanco published
Apple hasn't announced the MacBook Pro M5 series but rumors suggest the company's flagship laptop could arrive in the fall of 2025. These are some of the rumors we've heard.

The best gaming keyboard in 2025: Tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.

The best gaming PCs in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

Best Buy just slashed $525 off my favorite laptop — don't miss out!
By Tony Polanco published
Best Buy is now offering the Asus Zephyrus G14 OLED at a substantially reduced cost.

The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.

HP Omen 35L review: A stylish and powerful gaming PC
By Tony Polanco published
The HP Omen 35L offers excellent gaming performance in an attractive mid-tower design. Its few faults don’t prevent this gaming PC from ranking among the best pre-builds you can currently buy.

The best fight sticks in 2025: our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to reach the top of the ranks in your favorite arcade-style fighting game? Look no further than our pick of the best fight sticks.

I've played fighting games my whole life and this arcade stick is the best I've ever tested
By Tony Polanco published
The Victrix Pro FS commands a steep price but its superb design, quality parts, smooth performance and easy customization make it worthwhile for fighting game enthusiasts.
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